Introduction
Good putting can make or break a decent score. After all, we all
want to get our score as low as possible. Let's run through some
quick putting tips to get that score down ASAP!
The Way the Grass Grows
Every golf shot combines two basic elements:
1.One is judging distance and the effects of the terrain and wind on
the ball.
2.The other is a complete execution of your swing. (When it comes
to putting, the mental gymnastics count more for this shot than any
other one that you'll attempt).
There are ways to help you putt better. In fact, ways that your fellow
players might not be aware of & that you can use to your advantage.
Many golfers simply pace the distance to the cup.

Instead, try this:
1.Stand over the ball & look at the line heading straight towards the
hole and...
2.At the same time measure the distance in 5 or 10 foot intervals.
3.Then check the texture of the grass.
4.Then, Take notice of which direction the grass is growing!
You obviously do not have to hit the ball as hard when the grass is
growing towards the hole, as opposed to away from the hole. But,
the trick is that the grain can be a little difficult to see unless you
look closely.
So, take a moment and use the direction of the grass growth as a
indicator to judge how much power you need in your putt.
And, don't tell the people you play with this tip either. You don't
need the competition!

Clear Your Head
Because the major contributors to the "yips" are tension, anxiety, and
lack of confidence, one way to help rid yourself of the them is to
empty your mind. ("Yips" are what golfers generally use to describe
the twitches, staggers, jitters & jerks associated with putting.)
Let the subconscious take over - forget about the stroke, forget about
the results, and forget about the circumstances. Just play like a child
would play. Forget the outcome. This is recreation after all, right?
Imagine it's a Friday afternoon. You step inside your local bar to
shoot some pool. Do you worry about "technique" when you set up
for your corner shot?
I sure don't. Why should golf be any different?
You may want to win the game, but the balance of the world isn't
hanging on your shot, right? Shooting pool & playing golf shouldn't
be all that different.
So what if you miss!
Try to put yourself into the same relaxed mindset when putting. Just
let it happen. Let your instincts take over.
Trust in the hours of practice that you have put in so far.
Just step up & make the shot. Put in the "subconscious." Sounds
hokey, doesn't it? I'd rather have a lower score and be hokey than be
"too cool" to try.