Lesson Notes: Three Steps to an Improved Putting Setup

The Goal: To optimize your putting alignment and posture at address, which automatically refines your path and limits moving parts during the stroke.

1. Correct Your Grip Position

• Never hold the putter deeply within your fingers like a normal full swing club.
• Position the handle so that the flat top of the grip runs securely up your lead arm.
• This specific positioning deactivates the hands and directly reduces erratic wrist motion.

2. Hinge Correctly from the Hip Joint

• Bend your upper body forward cleanly from the hip joint rather than slouching your spine.
• Hinging correctly creates the perfect amount of space below your chest for your shoulders to tilt and rock smoothly.
• Keep your lower body quiet; you want zero extra butt or hip movement during the motion.

3. Lock In Your Eye Line

• Your eye line over the ball alters your natural tracking path.
• If your eyes are positioned too far inside the ball, your stroke is highly prone to over-arcing.
• If your eyes sit too far outside the ball, your stroke path will tend to arc from out-to-in.
• Set up so your eye line is positioned squarely on top of the golf ball for a neutral delivery.

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