The Ultimate Short Putting Tip So Simple I Can Get It, And You'll Master Short Putting In Less Than 33 Minutes

By Mark D Grove

This is actually a repost that's very important so golfer understand basics of putting mechanics without making it too complicated, and that I actually understand it too. I'm a bit of a dunce when it comes to any thing mechanical. Power Tools, take them out of my hand before I hurt myself! But these putting tips are much easier than dealing with power tools. Actually my short putting tips are Power Tools meant to help you better your on green putting prowess in a simple way, not a difficult way. I'll show you an easy step by step way in this article to help you master short putting mechanics, and an easy putting stroke method as well.

I keep it simple because of me, not you. So take some notes and get busy on the green at your course or at home. If you follow these simple tips, you'll do good!


A lot of golfers figure if their mechanics are on the money they'll putt like a champ. Yes that's true to some degree. But if your head isn't kept still as you can during your putt, and hand setup isn't done properly as well, it can alter your putter club head alignment.

This will alter your Club head position to the ball and eventual shot path, which will be off course.
it's all so bloody complicated! Not really if you take it step by step, slowly.

Even before you keep your head stationary during your putt you will want to set up your hands on the putter grip so the club head is directly behind the ball, and in the path of the hole.

First of all, place your CH behind the ball. To assist you further put a mark on top of the ball so you can place the CH behind the ball in the sweet spot. That is a great tip that quite a few pros and top amateurs use -- resulting in better putting.

Now, don't put both hands on the grip at once because this tends to once again alter the club head position behind the ball. Put your right hand on the grip curling your fingers around it. Make sure the CH stays behind the ball. Now put your left hand above your right with your thumb going down the shaft, and your right hand gently curling around your left thumb.

Practice putting your hands on the grip like this, about 5 to 10 times without altering the Club head's direction. A little tip is to put a little pressure on the CH behind the ball, to keep the CH in place behind the ball. Don't put too much pressure on the grass.

Now, to keeping your head still. If you can, get a club pro or a fellow golfer to put their hands on each side of your head to check to see if you're actually keeping your head still throughout your putting stroke. Your head should stay in line with the ball and the path of your ball.

Besides body mechanics and hand positioning like I've outlined above. Along with keeping your head straight, will assist you in making straighter putting follow through. This will have you sinking more putts in 33 minutes. Or less.

Now, start by doing some short putts of 2 to 3 feet. Most golfers seem to think if they get the long putts down, the rest will take care of it's self. Not so, atleast to me. Just get used to setting up this way so you can do some short putts first. Then get used to the putting stroke you need both back and front swing. It's not as much as you think guys.

Follow the mark you put on your ball and follow your putter to the black mark on the ball and get used to the force of the stroke you need to sink balls. Keep it simple guys, not complicated.

I swear if golfers followed half of what Golf pros and putting teachers showed them, they wouldn't need them. But that's why I'm here and all the other top golf and putting instructors, to create value for golfers and make your putting many times better, and make you more confident while on the green.

So much success on the green with these little putting tips.

Mark