How To Make Short Putting Tougher--To Become A Better Putter

I wrote a couple drafts of this latest segment of Short Putting Problems Cure,but had problems with what I was trying to get across, and even after two versions of this article it just didn't sit well with me. So I went back to the drawing board and kept writing. So here it is. 

I'm going to focus, actually laser focus on 5 foot putts. Not Tap-ins, 1,2,3 or 4 footers. I've neglected to make some of these short putting routines tougher. These are still considered short putts, but your ability to keep the speed and length of putt, meaning how far the putt goes is a little tougher.

Okay, put 10 balls around the cup at 5 feet away. Just start Putting. But keep in mind my tips on mechanics that I keep simple, and that's to keep your elbows in, body still and just use your arms to hit the ball. This other tip is so simple as well. Line up the logo or mark you put on the ball with the middle of the putter club head. Reason being it makes alignment and the path your 5 foot putt takes, will stay on line easier.

Just follow those tips. Believe it or not it's easier to make adjustments for the break in longer putts and the speed of your putt more than shorter putts or tap-ins. So in some respect longer putts are easier, but still tough if you don't practice them constantly. Now going back to the 5 foot putt. Do these for 5 to 10 minutes a day. I still think longer putts are easier guys. I think the putts between 2.5 feet and five feet are the toughest ones.

But think about this. Putting is like making money. Yeah, right Mark. Longer short putts are easy if you just practice. It's tougher to control speed and distance of really short putts versus longer putts. So making more money is in essence easier than making less. If you don't think I'm right email me.

Just do these 5 foot putts 10 minutes a day. Now, keep doing your shorter putts as well. What you could do is the tap-ins and up to five foot short putts at least 10 minutes a day. I'll ask an expert on how to construct a good short putt routine for you.

I'm offering it for free. Just send me your email and I'll shoot you the Free article on how to construct a sound short putting routine.

Just email me at: markgrove@rogers.com