1. Set Up with a Solid Foundation
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Feet shoulder-width apart, weight evenly balanced
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Eyes directly over or just inside the ball
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Grip the putter lightly with relaxed arms and shoulders
2. Focus on the Putter Face
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The direction your putter face is pointing at impact is the biggest factor in starting the ball on line
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Keep the face square through the stroke and avoid flipping your wrists
3. Maintain a Pendulum Stroke
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Use your shoulders to rock the putter back and through—keep hands and wrists quiet
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Think of your stroke as a smooth, controlled pendulum movement
4. Control Your Distance
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Focus on your backstroke length, not how hard you hit the ball
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Practice drills with different targets to fine-tune distance control
5. Read the Green Properly
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Look at the slope from both behind the ball and the low side of the hole
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Pay attention to grain, footprints, and water drainage patterns
6. Practice Short Putts Regularly
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Spend time drilling 3–5 foot putts to build confidence under pressure
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Use alignment aids or tees to ensure straight path and square face
7. Commit to the Stroke
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Pick your line and speed, then trust it—don’t second-guess during the stroke
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Stay still and focused through impact
8. Keep Your Head Down
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Hold your finish and listen for the ball to drop before looking up
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Helps prevent pulling or mis-hitting the putt