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Also, think about locking your knees to add stability to your lower body while still being able to make a fluid motion with your upper body. Speaking of a fluid stroke, be sure to release the putterhead. Note here how the ball is tracking to the hole but the clubface is pointing left. The head is moving along its natural arc. If you over-control the face, holding it square to the target, you risk a mis-hit.
DON’T IGNORE THIS KEY FACET OF HOLING PUTTS BY STEVE BUZZA, DALLAS, TEXAS
When it comes to putting, you probably think about things like alignment, line, speed, etc. That’s great, but making solid contact with the ball should be a top priority. Looking at my stroke, note the
alignment between my forearm and shaft (above). This enables the putter to move on a single plane. Why is that important? It simplifies the motion of the stroke, increasing the likelihood of quality contact with the ball.
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