Learning to putt well is an important skill if you want to be the best player that you can be. A lot of strokes can be gained or lost through putting so this is the first area you should look to in order to become a better golfer and shoot lower scores as fast as possible. The first step is to decide on a particular putting technique or style that you like so if you are new to the game then consider taking a few lesssons or two to learn a particular putting style and then make a decision to stick with that primary style making minor adjustments along the way.
Avoid putting yips:
The key to avoiding the putting yips is to make sure that you are not constantly switching from one putting style to another or from one putter to another thinking that is the key to great putting. Stick with one fundamental technique and focus on grooving that particular technique and work on your mental game such as reading putts and how to think effectively when hitting the putt. When reading greens you want to go with your first impression of how you think that putt will break. Take your time and see the putt from various angles in order to develop this solid first impression.
Trust is a key factor to becoming a great putter - you must believe that you have great touch and feel around the greens. Of course you still need to practice putting from various locations on the practice green to develop that touch but when you are on the course you have to trust that the practice you put in will pay off on the course. Short putting is important in order to become a better putter overall. Practicing short putting is easy and can even be done at home since all you need is a carpeted surface and a putting cup.
Learning to have a selective memory is important if you want to be a great putter. You need to make a habit of remembering the great putts and forgetting the bad ones. Each night before you go to sleep remind yourself of the 3 greatest putts you have ever hit, this will program your subconscious mind to think positively about putting and will build greater confidence.
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