The Short Putt
February 12, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: OCVA There is nothing more embarrassing than to miss a 3 foot putt after hitting a 285 yard drive and sticking your approach shot to within 3 feet of the cup for a birdie try. On top of all that, your opponents are there watching intently. A missed 3 footer can sometimes demoralize a golfer and literally wreck their round if they allow it to.
There are several reasons for missing short putts: stress, trying to steer the ball, the jitters (yips), hitting the ball off of the toe or heel of the putter and many others. Try the following: (1) Take time to study the putt. (2) Make a very smooth stroke. (3) Make a shorter backstoke. (4) Hit the putt squarely on the sweet spot of the putter.
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