Today’s Golfer UK — December 2017

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Improve your

rhythm and flow

2 Improve your

rhythm Tempo

Of course technique is part of good putting, but you will

putt your best when you feel inspired and confident. To

get into that state you need to improve your perception

of the putt, the rhythm of the stroke and your ability to

flow smoothly into execution. Use this three-stage plan.

For a great way to make your

stroke smoother, think in terms of

how long your stroke takes. Good

tempo means that, whatever the

length of the putt, the stroke takes

the same length of time; the putter

simply moves slower on shorter

putts, faster on longer ones.

Work on this by placing four

tees either side of the ball to

represent a shorter and longer

stroke. Count “one, two” as you

swing back and through over the

inner tees; then keep the same

“one-two’ count pace for the outer

tees. That pace is personal to you,

but keep it constant and you’ll feel

better flow in your stroke.

Reality check

With your eyes still shut, walk down towards the

hole and put the butt of the putter where you

think it is. Now open them and see how close

your perception matched reality. The better this

becomes, the more accurately you will putt.

TO HOLE MORE PUTTS...

1 Improve your

perception Blind test

To an extent we all putt ‘blind’ – in other words,

we don’t look at the hole as we putt. That

means we are reliant on our perception of

where the hole is. But how good is yours? To

find out, set up to a straight 20ft putt. Address

the ball... then close your eyes.