Many golfers continue to try to improve their putting stroke every time they are on the course. As I shared in previous tips, there are two basic stokes. The first stroke is straight back and through. The second stroke is slightly inside on the backstroke and follow-through. Both strokes are good, but you need to know which stroke is more natural for you.
Once you know the type of stroke you have, you should know if you need a face-balanced putter or a toe-weighted putter.
Let your shoulders help find the most natural stroke. When you putt, do your shoulders go straight back and forward along your putting line? If so, you are a natural straight-back-and-through putter, which means you need a face-balanced putter.
If your shoulders turn during your putting stroke, you are an inside putter and need a toe-weighted putter. For more help with your putting stroke and choosing the correct putter, see your local PGA teaching professional. We would love to help you.
2013 Golf Goals
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for your golf game this year? We all know resolutions sometimes don’t last as long as expected, so set some goals and a commitment this year. To do so on the golf course, create and follow a golfing check list.
For example, if you want to practice more, purchase a range card at your local course. This will give you a discount on range balls. If you want to play more, check out the different programs at local courses for reduced rates, unlimited play, 10-play cards and others deals.
Also check with your playing partners to see if they want to play more often at different courses. With so many great courses in our tri-county area, start your own top 10 list for 2013 by playing elsewhere.
I know you look for tips to become a better golfer, but usually, golfers want to improve to have a better time on the course. So reward yourself for practicing so hard by playing more at new courses.
Finally, part of the thrill is who plays golf with you. Talk with your golfing friends because there is strength in numbers when setting golf goals.
