It’s not uncommon to find yourself faced with some very long putts particularly in links golf. The greens can be very large and the fairways are so firm that putting from off the green is often a good option. The biggest issue I see when golfers have long putts is that they try to hit the ball too hard, with a quick, jabby stroke. Instead, simply lengthen your backswing and match the follow-through.
The Keys to Making Long Putts
- To roll the ball farther, swing the putter back farther.
- Maintain the same tempo that you use on a putt of any other length.
- Match the length of your follow-through to the backswing.
