Golf Putting - Body Mechanics

As you gain more experience in the game of golf you will begin to realize how important good body mechanics is. Proper mechanics is required for every stroke you take, and that includes when you are Golf Putting. There are several tips that will help you develop your golf putting form and we will cover a few of them here.
The number one thing to remember when settling into your putt is to situate your body so that your eyes are directly over the golf ball. If you are not looking straight down at the golf ball your aim will be skew. Standing in this manner also helps you strike the ball in the correct way that will result in an “end over end” rotation. Incorrectly hit golf balls will have side spin that can make them roll off course.

Green Reading Tips for Golf Putting

If there is an area of Golf Putting that many golfers struggle with, it is in reading the green. When reading the green there are basically two factors that must be determined; speed and break. The greens on a golf course will act differently when golf putting depending on several factors including the weather. Always visit the practice green to get a feel for the condition of the greens before beginning your round. When determining the break your ball is likely to take, you must get down to the level of the ball in order to see the true contours of the green.