Why do I miss short putts?

Short putts require accuracy above distance control. You should be able to hit putts straight with one hand; overactive hands can twist the face and cause short putts to miss their intended starting line. Once you practice starting your putts on line with one hand, you can move to your regular grip.

Why do I miss 4 foot putts?

Follow through the ball, forcing yourself to not decelerate as you impact the ball. So many short putts are missed because they were hit too soft, breaking just before the cup to the left or right. Don’t even look at the hole, putt the ball directly over that marked spot, and your ball will always be on line!

Does a putting mat help?

Yes, as long as you buy a good quality mat with the correct rolling resistance, you will find that the increased access to putting practice will greatly help your confidence and accuracy when putting. Most people see a significant improvement in their putting stroke after extended use of a mat.

Can putting on carpet help?

The lines on the carpet will help you learn how well you are able to keep a golf ball on the proper path. When you putt a ball properly, it will roll end over end and stay very true to its line.

Do Your putts always come up short?

So, while the loft of your putter plays an important part in almost every putt that you hit – if the loft of the putter that you are using is higher than it needs to be for you – it can be a major contributing factor in having your putts always coming up short.

How many putts is good?

Some numbers to look for in assessing your putting improvement are as follows…36 or more putts per round is poor putting. Anywhere between 31-35 putts per round is acceptable good putting for the average golfer. 26-30 putts per round and you have now crossed over into the realm of great putting.

Do Your putts consistently miss left or right?

If you still consistently miss putts left or right, then it could be that your putter head is not square at impact. Even if you are aligned properly and put a good stroke on your putt, you could miss left if your putter face is closed or right if your putter face is open.