How to Make a Putt Under Pressure
Make sure you hit the green, preferably on the upslope as close to the hole as possible., As you approach the green glance at the putt from all angles so you know exactly how the putt will break., When you get to your ball, mark it and make sure you...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure you hit the green
You want to give yourself a make-able putt if a tournament is on the line.
Aim towards the hole and try to hit your shot onto the upslope because they are easier putts to make opposed to downhill putts.
This should become something you naturally do when you approach greens. -
Step 2: preferably on the upslope as close to the hole as possible.
You should start to do this as soon as you get to the green.
Give yourself enough time to know exactly what the putt will do and how hard you will have to hit it.
The harder you hit it, the less the ball will break. , Bring a wet towel to the green and wipe of all the mud on the ball.
Also you should make sure there is no fertilizer or dirt on your putter because that could mess up your putt.
If there is bring a towel and wipe it off. , You should know exactly where you want to hit the ball before you address the ball.
Speed should be the last thing you worry about.
Use the line on your putter to help you line up the ball to where you want to hit it. , If you need to take a towel or a hat and wipe off the sand or dirt that would stop your ball from going in the hole. , Take a few deep breaths because you do not want to be tense when you hit the putt.
If you have tense shoulders you could mess up your stroke. , Aim the line on your putter where you want to hit the ball.
Keep in mind the harder you hit the ball the less break there will be and vise versa.
Once you figure out where you're going to hit the ball figure out how hard you need to hit it for the ball to go in the hole. , Your ball should be aligned towards your front foot to help the ball roll smoother.
If it helps you can use the line on the side of your ball to aim the ball where you want to hit it prior to hitting the ball.
If you want to draw a line on the side of your ball with a sharpie. , Keep your head down to help hit the ball exactly how you want to.
If you want to hit the ball harder bring your putter farther back.
You should not just simply swing harder at the ball because it is not as consistent. , Give a little fist pump and there you have it, you just made the putt to win the tournament.
Now all you have to do is go sign you scorecard.
You just won the tournament, all because you made that last putt on the last hole. -
Step 3: As you approach the green glance at the putt from all angles so you know exactly how the putt will break.
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Step 4: When you get to your ball
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Step 5: mark it and make sure you clean it thoroughly.
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Step 6: Get down behind your ball and take one last glance at the slope of the green.
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Step 7: Clear any debris that may affect your ball from getting knocked off the line.
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Step 8: Relax your shoulders and take a few practice strokes.
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Step 9: When you address the ball
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Step 10: you should know where you're aimed
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Step 11: the last thing you should worry about it the speed.
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Step 12: Stand above the ball with a little bend in your knees
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Step 13: and your eyes should be above the ball and you should be relaxed.
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Step 14: Once you are relaxed
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Step 15: pull the putter back
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Step 16: then make a good stroke on it.
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Step 17: Watch as your ball rolls in the hole.
Detailed Guide
You want to give yourself a make-able putt if a tournament is on the line.
Aim towards the hole and try to hit your shot onto the upslope because they are easier putts to make opposed to downhill putts.
This should become something you naturally do when you approach greens.
You should start to do this as soon as you get to the green.
Give yourself enough time to know exactly what the putt will do and how hard you will have to hit it.
The harder you hit it, the less the ball will break. , Bring a wet towel to the green and wipe of all the mud on the ball.
Also you should make sure there is no fertilizer or dirt on your putter because that could mess up your putt.
If there is bring a towel and wipe it off. , You should know exactly where you want to hit the ball before you address the ball.
Speed should be the last thing you worry about.
Use the line on your putter to help you line up the ball to where you want to hit it. , If you need to take a towel or a hat and wipe off the sand or dirt that would stop your ball from going in the hole. , Take a few deep breaths because you do not want to be tense when you hit the putt.
If you have tense shoulders you could mess up your stroke. , Aim the line on your putter where you want to hit the ball.
Keep in mind the harder you hit the ball the less break there will be and vise versa.
Once you figure out where you're going to hit the ball figure out how hard you need to hit it for the ball to go in the hole. , Your ball should be aligned towards your front foot to help the ball roll smoother.
If it helps you can use the line on the side of your ball to aim the ball where you want to hit it prior to hitting the ball.
If you want to draw a line on the side of your ball with a sharpie. , Keep your head down to help hit the ball exactly how you want to.
If you want to hit the ball harder bring your putter farther back.
You should not just simply swing harder at the ball because it is not as consistent. , Give a little fist pump and there you have it, you just made the putt to win the tournament.
Now all you have to do is go sign you scorecard.
You just won the tournament, all because you made that last putt on the last hole.
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