Monthly Golf Tip

Monthly Golf Tip

Many of you have trouble getting the putt to get to the hole. It seems like you do everything the same way but with no better results. So, what is wrong? Most golfers tend to simply decelerate the putter, which means they take the putter back too far and then subconsciously they slow the putter down as they strike the ball to compensate for miscue.

I want you to try this next time you are on the putting green to help get you to accelerate the putter through the ball. Putt from let's say 6 to 10 feet, doesn't matter. Set the putter head behind the ball and take your normal set-up. Then move the putter head back 3 to 4 inches behind the ball. This will be your new starting point. From there take the putter back normally and hit through the ball. This will help in two ways. First, you will be able to see the line better because you have 3 points of reference which will give you a boost of confidence. Secondly, and most importantly, you will not take the putter back as far because you have already started the putter and will automatically follow through much more aggressively. This will give you more confidence on all your shorter putts which will in turn lower your scores.

Please contact Norm Tums, lead instructor of the Sandestin Golf Academy at (850) 267-8156 or by email at golfacademy@sandestin.com. For more information about Florida golf getaway packages, call .