| Putting in golf is an art. Just like the golf swing | | | | imagine the grip is made of hot coals to insure I |
| itself, there is artistry to it when it is done well. | | | | have a proper light feel while putting, keeping the |
| The golf swing is violently gentle, but a good | | | | finger grip soft. |
| putting stroke is simply gentle. If you can find this | | | | If you're right handed think of your putting stroke |
| gentleness in your putting stroke you'll likely find | | | | as being dominated with your right arm and hand. |
| consistency as well. | | | | Your right hand initiates the action back and then |
| Here are a few images that will help you find a | | | | forward into the golf ball. Your left hand is along |
| gentle putting stroke: | | | | for the ride, more or less acting as a guide. |
| 1) Image the shaft of the putter is limber piece of | | | | Bend over the golf ball far enough so that your |
| hose. If you have this image in your head the | | | | right forearm is horizontal to ground, or as close |
| only way you can find a true putting stroke is | | | | as you can comfortably make it. |
| putt slowly and softly. | | | | Your right hand should be looking squarely down |
| 2) Or, imagine your putting shaft is made of fine | | | | at the straight putting line. |
| glass. Imagine if you stroke your golf ball to | | | | Find your putting stroke can take time. Have |
| harshly your shaft will shatter. | | | | some of these images in mind the next time you |
| 3) You'll want a light grip on your putter as well. I | | | | head out to practice and see if they help. |