It doesn't take long for a player to become addicted to the game of golf. The feeling of hitting one or two great shots is enough to keep many golfers coming back time after time. However, to score well consistently requires a deft touch with the putter. To become a good putter requires learning to "read greens" and delivering a consistently even stroke.
Get the Big Picture
Look at your ball as it sits on the green as you walk up the fairway. You will take a much closer look at your putt when you get behind your ball. But look at your ball as it relates to the big picture. Note the slope of the entire green and whether you will be putting away from a hill or toward a water hazard. Any type of hazard can have an impact on the way you stroke the ball.
Read the Green
Get about 8 feet behind the ball and crouch down. Look at the path your ball will travel as it rolls toward the hole. Note any crevices or breaks and the way the grass on the green is cut. This will all impact the way your putt rolls.
Putt Without Hesitation
Many golfers stand over their putts for 20 seconds or longer. This leads to tension in the hands and a poor putting approach. After you read the green, walk up to your ball and take one practice swing. Then take your stance. Take one last look at the hole and stroke the ball. Golfers who walk up to their ball and putt it do much better than those who stand over the ball and constantly reassess their putting stroke before hitting the ball.
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