How to Master Distance Control on Long Putts (Stop 3-Putting)

Why Long Putts Kill Your Score If you’re tired of 3-putting, the fix probably isn’t a new putter—it’s learning how to control distance better. Long putts—20 feet and out—don’t need to drop to be effective. They just need to stop close enough for you to clean up with confidence. The problem is, most golfers don’t…

Why Fear of Missing Is Ruining Your Putting Stroke (And How to Fix It)

The Silent Killer of Good Putting You’ve practiced the stroke. You know the read. You’re standing over a putt you’ve made a hundred times before. But then it hits you: What if I miss? That tiny thought changes everything. Your grip tightens. Your stroke shortens. Your body hesitates. Fear doesn’t just affect your mind—it alters…

Why You Keep Pushing Putts (And How to Fix It for Good)

The Frustration of a Push There’s nothing more frustrating on the greens than watching a well-struck putt miss wide right—especially when you thought you read the break perfectly. You made a confident stroke, the pace felt right, but the ball drifted to the low side and never had a chance. This type of miss, known…

Where Should the Ball Be in Your Putting Setup? (Ball Position Guide)

Why Ball Position Is Often Overlooked When golfers struggle with putting, they often blame their stroke mechanics or green reading. But one of the most common causes of inconsistent roll, poor distance control, and missed short putts is something much simpler—ball position. Unlike the full swing, where ball position can vary by club and shot…

How to Grip the Putter for a Smooth, Confident Stroke

Why the Putter Grip Deserves More Attention When most golfers think about grip, their minds go straight to the full swing. They’ll work on neutral hand position, grip pressure, and finger placement—but when it comes to putting, the grip often becomes an afterthought. That’s a mistake. Your putting grip is just as important as your…

How to Use a Chalk Line to Improve Your Putting Stroke

Why Precision in Putting Matters Putting often makes up more than 40% of the strokes in a typical round, yet it’s one of the most overlooked parts of practice for many amateur golfers. You can stripe drives and hit great approach shots, but if you’re missing short putts or struggling with consistency on the greens,…

How to Keep the Putter Head Straight for Pure Strikes

One of the most critical elements of great putting is the ability to keep the putter head square through impact. While speed and green reading play massive roles in putting success, a misaligned or twisting putter face can send even the best-read putt offline. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind face angle at…