Introduction- How To Become A Great Putter
Beginner golfers tend to think that the type of putter used is what
makes a great shot. However, the truth is that you can go out and
spend hundreds of dollars on a new putter, but it's not the club that
counts (though it doesn't hurt)....

A.The Real Secret
Do you want to know the real secret behind becoming an excellent
putter?
The answer is (drumroll)... Confidence. And confidence is often
developed from practice. Both real & imaginary practice. And
"Imaginary practice" (imagery) is more effective than you might
think, according to some studies.
Your $500 putter can definitely help. But, the true power lies in your
ability to see and believe that you have a chance to make every putt
that you attempt.
Ask anyone good at putting, and he or she will tell you the exact
same thing.
When they approach the ball, they know full well that they have total
control and that they will sink that ball with every swing made.
Sounds a bit cocky, right? It is, but it's that attitude which makes
winners on the green,

B. Always Have A Target Line
Every putt you make should always be straight. Okay, perhaps your
shot will not end up going in a straight direction, but that's not the
point I am trying to make here.
By saying that each putt should be a straight putt, I mean that you
should stroke every putt straight down the target line.
In order to hit a straight putt, visualize a straight line that travels
from the back of the ball directly down your target line.
This straight line should stretch all the way to the hole or least to a
point that you selected so that the ball will break right to the hole.
To better increase your chance of success, choose a spot on the
target line to aim at. Remember, the target doesn't have to
necessarily be the actual hole. It can be anything, so long as it gets
your ball rolling in the proper direction toward the hole.

The Catch 22 Of Putting Shots
One of the major factors influencing a putt's success or failure is it's
speed. In other words, the pressure that you apply on your swing
determines your success as a putter. However, it's not that easy....

You see, if you hit it too hard, the ball will cruise right past the hole.
When this happens, you will need to make an extended recovery
shot.
On the other hand, if you don't put enough pressure on your swing,
the ball will stop short of the hole.
Thus, the "Catch 22" of putting.
Hitting the ball too hard will give you less break, or curve. For
example, if you hit the ball too hard and had calculated six or seven
inches of break, the ball will likely break just two or three inches.
And thereby miss the target.
By hitting the ball too hard, even a putt that is only two feet long can
cause you to miss the hole completely. Your own power is your
downfall.
But, if you hit the ball too gently, the ball may break more than your
calculation and also miss the hole.
Therefore, the success of the putt depends on the speed of the ball.
Speed, along with distance, go hand and hand on the putting green.