In putting, the only thing we as players have control of is the line our golf ball starts on and the amount of energy we put into it. I am sure you have heard “line and speed” many times, but this week we are going to focus on line. “Every putt is straight for the first 6 inches” – I heard that somewhere and it makes sense to me. Since we are sheltered in our homes currently, I highly suggest working on your putting, and more specifically the line your ball starts on.
Here is a good drill to work on, in your home and on the carpet. Place two books on either side of the path you are taking with the putt, 6 inches out, and try to roll your ball through the gate without hitting the books (see pic). I also like to place a book outside the takeaway path so my stroke is slightly in to down the line. That’s it – hit the putt, hold your finish for 3 seconds, repeat!!!