~ Winter Issue 2009-2010 ~
Volume 14 ~
By Buzz Walker --
Oak Hills Teaching Professional
A Lesson with Buzz:
Golf Tip: Putting
How to Beat the Breaks..........
Align to the apex, not the hole, to make more putts
This is for you if...
1. You always read your putts from behind the ball...
2. ...even on severely sloping greens
The Problem,
You're missing badly on breaking putts, which leads to fewer birdies and pars
and more bogeys. The simple reason for your struggle is poor green-reading
technique and alignment.
The Solution,
If you want to get a proper read, you need to look at the putt from behind the
line you plan to start the ball on, rather than the one that runs directly from
the ball to the hole. To do so, pick a spot where you think the apex of the putt
(maximum break) will be and examine the putt by looking from behind your ball to
that spot. Set the putter head square to the chosen target line and then walk
into your setup, always keeping in mind that your actual target is the apex of
the break, not the hole. Stroke the putt to this spot without being distracted
by the actual hole. Use this technique consistently, and your green-reading —
as well as your results on breaking putts — will improve dramatically.
Hit them straight!
Buzz Walker
Do you need additional help on your short game or maybe
on the full swing? I offer private lessons. Go to Golf Lessons
for more information -- or call me at Oak Hills
- (352) 683-6830.
Email Buzz at: buzzwalker@teetalk.net
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