Focus on the spot where you want the ball to fall into the hole (left side / center / right side).
Then see the imaginary line from that spot back to the ball.
Then focus on the spot on the ball you want to hit so it will follow that line, and hit that spot with the center of the putter face.
I think we all know to do this but we only do it subconsciously, but by doing it consciously, it forces you to slow down and focus. You’re not thinking mechanics, you focused on the details of the putt itself.
I once watched a Brad Faxon video where the talked about something similar. He said you should practice rolling the ball into 3 sides of the hole from the same spot. Left center and right. That blew my mind lol
A lot of options to get the putt started. Forward press, tapping the putter, re-gripping. Best player I know hovers his putter too. Anything that gets you out of your head on the greens is worth trying, so you can focus on the speed and the read.
Here what has helped me with short putts.
Setup to the ball.
Focus on the spot where you want the ball to fall into the hole (left side / center / right side).
Then see the imaginary line from that spot back to the ball.
Then focus on the spot on the ball you want to hit so it will follow that line, and hit that spot with the center of the putter face.
I think we all know to do this but we only do it subconsciously, but by doing it consciously, it forces you to slow down and focus. You’re not thinking mechanics, you focused on the details of the putt itself.
Hole —> Line --> Ball…. then go
Yup. I love that.
I once watched a Brad Faxon video where the talked about something similar. He said you should practice rolling the ball into 3 sides of the hole from the same spot. Left center and right. That blew my mind lol
I tried lots of things in terms of grip styles and putter types.
Biggest thing for me was getting properly fitted. Now when I miss putts I know it's most likely a misread or hit at the wrong pace.
Confidence makes all the difference when you are hovering over a putt
That’s a good place to be. Missing because of a mis read sure feels better than missing because of a mis hit 😂
A lot of options to get the putt started. Forward press, tapping the putter, re-gripping. Best player I know hovers his putter too. Anything that gets you out of your head on the greens is worth trying, so you can focus on the speed and the read.
100%. All great putters have their “trigger”.