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Putting is often the difference between a good round and a great one. Here’s how to hone your skills on the green:
1. Develop a Consistent Routine
- Establish a pre-putt routine to align yourself mentally and physically.
- Practice reading the green, setting your stance, and visualizing the ball's path before every putt.
2. Maintain a Light Grip
- A relaxed grip helps promote smooth motion. Tension in your hands or wrists can lead to jerky movements.
3. Focus on the Stroke, Not the Hole
- Concentrate on making a smooth and steady stroke rather than obsessing over the outcome.
4. Keep Your Eyes on the Ball
- Avoid the urge to look up prematurely. Watch the putter hit the ball and trust your line.
5. Practice Distance Control
- Work on lag putting by hitting balls to various distances. This helps minimize three-putts by leaving the ball closer to the hole.
6. Read the Green Properly
- Assess the slope and grain of the grass. Look from different angles, especially uphill or downhill.
7. Putt to a Spot
- Instead of aiming directly for the hole, choose a point on your line that the ball needs to roll over.
8. Use the Right Equipment
- Ensure your putter fits your stroke and feels comfortable. Test different styles if needed.
9. Practice Short Putts
- Short putts (3-6 feet) are crucial for scoring. Practice these regularly to build confidence.
10. Stay Calm Under Pressure
- Develop a positive mindset. Visualize success and approach every putt with confidence, even in high-pressure situations.
Mastering putting takes patience, but consistent practice and focus on technique will turn this part of your game into a strength.
On the final day of 2024, we look back at some of the favorite courses our staffers played over the past 12 months.
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This tip for high-handicappers and beginners was one of our most popular of 2024, and it's an easy guide for a proper setup position.
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“Winter rules,” which are known in the Rules of Golf as Preferred Lies, are covered by Model Local Rule E-3. Here's what you need to know.
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If there’s one thing I like more than a brand-new pair of shoes, it’s saving money on said purchase. After spending years searching for the best places to save on golf apparel and shoes, I’ve narrowed it down to my top five.
Looking to buy brand-name golf gear for discounted prices? Here are the five best places to buy cheap golf apparel and shoes.
1. Ross
My all-time favorite place to buy cheap golf apparel and shoes is Ross. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I frequent the local Ross, always on the hunt for hidden treasure. In this case, the treasure is $35 NIKE golf shoes or $19 Under Armour polos.
If you’re patient and willing to sift through hoards of apparel, you can almost always find a great deal on golf apparel, even if it’s last season’s style.
2. Marshalls
No. 2 (but more like 1B) is Marshalls. Where Ross is great for brands like Callaway, Under Armour and NIKE, I often found more premium brands on sale at Marshalls (G/FORE, Holderness and Bourne, Greyson).
Norwegian star Viktor Hovland's status for The Sentry, this week's PGA Tour season opener in Hawaii, is uncertain due to a broken toe. He also said that he is no longer working with swing coach Joe Mayo.
Want to have your big breakthrough next season? Learn to dial in your practice sessions with these four tips.
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Nestled in the low country of South Carolina is Yeamans Hall Club. It awed me with its views — and unlocked striking memories, too.
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VIktor Hovland kicked a bed AND announced a coaching change. Scottie Scheffler got glass in his hand. Golf's image radically changed. And more.
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New Zealand has honored golfer Lydia Ko, 27, with one of the country's highest civil honors by making her a Dame for her services to the sport.
This story about Phil Mickelson's ball-striking tip was one of our most popular instruction stories in 2024.
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The 2025 PGA Tour kicks off its season with the Sentry on Thursday. Here's how to watch on ESPN+.
Fred Couples smashing the stigma of having too many hybrids was the most read equipment story on GOLF.com this year.
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The past 12 months had it all: winning streaks, new major champs, triumphs and heartbreak. Here are the most memorable moments of 2024.
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Titleist announced it has begun seeding the new GT280 mini driver with its Tour staff. Here's what we know about the new club.
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Major winners, young stars, international competitions and more off the course dealing and intrigue highlight the past year in golf.
The start of a new PGA Tour season at Kapalua has given Titleist the opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming blitz of new releases with a teaser of its upcoming GT280 Mini Driver.
With the updated version on the USGA list, it’s possible that Titleist staffers like Cameron Young and Will Zalatoris will have the new club in play.
As is protocol for Titleist’s Tour seeding and validation process, technical details are few and far between. What we do know is that the GT280 is the finished version of the prototype 2-Wood that popped up at last year’s PLAYERS Championship.
It’s also clear from the provided photos that Titleist’s take on a mini driver included front and back flip weights for trajectory tuning and the company’s SureFit hosel system.
A different kind of mini?
If we take a leap and assume that the “280” in GT280 refers to the volume of the clubhead, that suggests a take on mini that’s a bit smaller than what’s on the market right now from Titleist’s competitors.
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett explains his "pull this in case of emergency" fix for when your round starts to go poorly.
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