Putting is one of the most important parts of golf. While most golfers would be thrilled to hit a long ball off the tee or reach the green from the fairway, putting consistently has more to do with putting a low number down on the scorecard than any other factor. With the right approach and an inside-out putting stroke, a golfer can solidify his putting.
Stance
Play the ball off of your inside foot. There will be no sway, no leg movement and you should not let your lower body impact your putting stroke. Your left side--for a right-handed golfer--should be straight and so should your left arm. This will enable you to use your putter as if it were a pendulum swinging back and forth.
Grip
The putting grip is often just like the grip used on the tee or the fairway. Take hold of the putter about 1/4 inches from the top of the club with your left hand. Put the small finger on your right hand in the gap between your left forefinger and left middle finger. Align your thumbs down the shaft of the club. Grip the club at about a "5" on a scale of 1 to 10. Gripping it any tighter than that will reduce your feel or touch on the green. Let your arms hang loose at your sides.
Stroke
Golfers want to develop an inside-out putting stroke because they don't want anything encumbering their swing as they make contact with the ball. As you stroke the ball, you should have the center line on the putter head in the direction you want the ball to roll. You should strike the ball with a slight inside to outside motion. This will assure a full follow through and a true roll to the hole.
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