The Fundamentals of Short Putting

Start before the club moves

The fundamentals of short putting begin with setup and intent. Grip pressure, posture, alignment, and ball position decide how much fixing you need later for short putting. Use face aim, start line, pace, and a calm routine inside six feet as the checkpoint list for The Fundamentals of Short Putting, then judge the shot by whether it moves you toward a putt that starts on the intended line.

Feel, flight, finish

• Feel: describe the short putting motion in one phrase.
• Flight or roll: compare the start line with the intended target for short putting.
• Finish: hold balance long enough to learn from the miss for short putting.