The average golfer takes 43 percent of his or her
shots from the putting green. This means that putting plays a pivotal role in
the game of golf.
Golfing success demands the composite of a great player and a great putter. Perfect putting is the dream of any golfer.
Putting on the green is an art in itself.
Putting is an art because there are no hard and fast rules regarding how one should deliver the perfect putt. Putting is an art because it is a reflection of the philosophy and personal traits of the putter. As such, most golfers have come to believe that "putters are born, not made." Be that as it may, these personal characteristics, such as the power of imagination, the finesse of touch, and the accuracy of judgment can be cultivated and acquired simply by changing the way you think about putting.
The Basic Elements of Perfect Putting
A good putter must have the capability to assess the green.
A good putter must have the vivid imagination and sharp eyesight requisite in a good survey of the green to predetermine the amount of break on side-hill putts, thereby instrumental in determining the "line" of the putt.
A good putter must be able to analyze the unique characteristics of a green, such as the speed of the green -- fast, hard, slow or soft, and to determine the contour of the green -- sloping one way or the other. An acute awareness of the particular characteristics of the green may help the decision on the strategy before even stepping on the first tee.
A good putter must be able to gauge the distance consistently, especially on long putts. Accurate judgment may help striking a "specialized" stroke.
A good putter must be able to control the stroke and the placement of the ball.
A good putter must putt the ball consistently and confidently, such that the
ball is put within an inch or two of the targeted spot. Such confidence is
often reflected in the positive attitude, the targeted concentration, and
relaxed mentality of the putter.
A good artist relies on his or her tools, and this is also true of a good putter, who needs to experiment different equipment before "feeling good" on one that will inspire confidence in delivering the perfect putt.
A good putter must know how to choose his or her equipment. The art of choosing the right size of the equipment depends on the physique, the height, and the arm length of an individual; while the choice of the weight of the equipment is contingent on the individual's preference for power deliverance or delicacy of touch. A heavier equipment may give you more power at the expense of being more difficult to exercise control on a slick green. You must learn the art of arriving at a compromise between power and touch in your choice of your equipment, such that your equipment may become an asset, not a liability, in your putting.
A good artist relies on his or her tools, and this is also true of a good putter, who needs to experiment different equipment before "feeling good" on one that will inspire confidence in delivering the perfect putt.
A good putter must know how to choose his or her equipment. The art of choosing the right size of the equipment depends on the physique, the height, and the arm length of an individual; while the choice of the weight of the equipment is contingent on the individual's preference for power deliverance or delicacy of touch. A heavier equipment may give you more power at the expense of being more difficult to exercise control on a slick green. You must learn the art of arriving at a compromise between power and touch in your choice of your equipment, such that your equipment may become an asset, not a liability, in your putting.
Stephen Lau
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