Tip From the Archives

Relaxed Putting

Problem

You feel very tense over the ball while putting.

Cure

Check to make sure you have a proper set up position. An incorrect set up can cause a lot of tension in your hands and arms. This will prevent a smooth stroke and feel.

Therapy

Set the putterhead flat on the ground. Bend comfortably at the hips so that your eyes are over the ball. Soften your knees. You want to feel comfortable and relaxed in your arms. Start by examining your grip. The grip of your putter should be placed differently in your hands than you would grip a driver. When you take a full swing, you want to feel the club more in your fingers and you have an angle between your forearms and the clubshaft. However, when you are putting you want the grip more in the palm of your hands with your forearms along the same plane as the shaft of the putter.

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