Monday, June 02, 2008
3 Putting Tips To Cure Your Putting Yips!

Jeff Ritter Director of Instruction at ASU Karsten Golf Academy has got some sound advice to make you lord of the flatstick once again, so listen up.


A Change of Style

Start your road to recovery by shaking things up a bit. Right now, your brain is wired to putt in its current adopted technique. Select 3 new gripping styles and new putters to try during your next practice session. Pick one and stick with it for at least 3 weeks. You are sure to see some improvement.


Tap in your 10 footers

Many players from short range make long ineffective stokes where the ball fails to hold its line. To instill some attitude and confidence, set a ball 1-2 feet from the hole. Tap putts into the hole with a little authority so that the ball smacks the back of the cup.  Due to the close range, you should make every one with a relatively small, compact stroke. Now, cover the hole with a scorecard and make the same “tap in” motion. You’ll notice the ball will roll a good 6 to 10 feet beyond the cup, showing you that your confident “tap in stroke” is good enough for most putts near the hole. So from now on, tap in your 10 footers, it can really be that easy.


An Egg in the Hand

An egg in the hand is worth….hmm maybe that was something else. Either way, soft and constant grip pressure is a key to maintaining a smooth flowing stroke. Swing by your refrigerator and pick up an egg. Hold the egg in your right hand, pinning it between your right index finger and the shaft. Stroke a few putts keeping the pressure soft and constant.


You can contact Jeff on 001 480-695-2017  or email at jeffrittergolf.com




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