UNSURE ABOUT PUTTING? GO WITH A BUMP-AND-RUN I f you feel uncomfortable putting from off the green – maybe there’s too much distance to cover or it’s a steep
and get your nose over a spot three centimetres in front of the ball. This stance helps promote crisp contact. Make a few practice swings focusing on keeping the club’s shaft leaning forward through the impact zone. This also helps catch the ball cleanly and gets it to come off the club lower with enough roll to get it past whatever is between you and the putting surface. This swing is not all that different than a putting stroke, so remember to minimise your wrist action back and through ( below ). Don’t try to scoop the ball.
climb up to the putting surface from a collection area – your best bet is the bump-and-run. Think of it as a low chip that lands short of the green but has enough momentum to propel the ball on and scoot it towards the hole. To execute it, grab a short iron. The club you choose depends on a lot of variables, so experiment with everything from your wedges to an 8-iron to see what works best. In terms of technique, set up favouring your front foot
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