How to Groove a Consistent Putting Stroke

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How to Groove a Consistent Putting Stroke

Struggling with an inconsistent putting stroke? In this lesson, Cathy Kim introduces a simple drill to help. By connecting your putter to your belly button, you will learn to feel the natural arc of a putting stroke and develop a more consistent motion for better accuracy on the green.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to practice a simple drill that will help you create a consistent, natural putting stroke with a proper arc and release.

Why: A consistent putting stroke is crucial for accuracy. By performing this drill, you will learn the feeling of a proper stroke, which will help you replicate it on the course.

How:

Drill Setup: Stick the butt end of your putter into your belly button and hold it out on the shaft.
Make Your Stroke: Make a few putting strokes, keeping the putter connected to your belly button.
Pay Attention: Notice the natural arc of the stroke and the feeling of your lead wrist releasing.
Practice: Hit a few putts, focusing on replicating the feeling from the drill.

Your Instructor

Cathy Kim

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