Missing Putts...43

Your Putter May Be the Problem

Reach into any toolbox and you find there is an optimal way to use each tool. Similarly, there is an optimal way to use each club. Too many putts are missed each round because the putter is not being used optimally. There are three aspects in setting up the putter to do its best for you.

First, pay attention to the putter club head. Is it soled flat?

Below are two images the first is of the putter resting on its heel. In this position, the putter face is aligned to the left of the target. The second image is of the putter soled flat so the putter face is facing forward. Be prepared to choke down on your putter to get it to sole flat.

Second, with the putter soled flat, ensure that the shaft is not leaning forward or rearward. Often players will be inclined to lean the shaft forward. This delofts the putter and results in the ball being contacted by the upper edge of the putter face resulting in an inconsistent roll.

Finally, with the putter soled and the shaft not leaning, ensure the putter face is facing your target.

Bottom Line: The nicest putting stroke will be sabotaged if the putter is not set up correctly at address.

Each Thursday we’ll bring you a helpful insight.

Swing to the Target,

Ed

Heartland Golf Schools

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