EASY WAY TO HOLE MORE PUTTS - Putting tips to improve Technique, Distance Control & Confidence

[@timlillard390]

This is an excellent video! I'm a 77-year-old ex-golfer. In my younger days I played to a 2 handicap but was always plagued with inconsistent putting. Twenty years ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident that shattered my leg, but worst of all ruptured several discs in my neck and lower back. Swinging the clubs caused excruciating pain, so I had to quit. Just last week I dusted off the clubs and took a few gentle practice swings and found I could swing with some discomfort but not the debilitating pain I experienced in the past. Now I'm looking forward to getting back out on the practice range and eventually the course. I've looked at dozens of KZbin videos on putting, from Tiger to Shiels to Meandmygolf and all the others, and they all had really good points and tips, but none of them were as straightforward and "relaxed" as this one, giving us great information in an informal pleasant way and showing us great routines to establish in order to dial in our putting technique. You put a lot of information into a short video, and hit on the most salient points of a good putting stroke. I'm determined to practice these suggestions religiously inside until this severe inclement weather passes by and I get a chance to get back outside. My goal, if my back continues to hold up, is to shoot my age on a long par-72 course. This video will help me reach that goal. Thank you!

[@briancowley1954]

Aiming for a "shoot my age" is too stressful. Hit average drives and do excellent chips and puts to get to 90, not 72

[@timlillard390]

@@briancowley1954 Hahahaha. Shooting my age is a goal, not an obsession, and honestly not worth stressing over. I doubt, with my physical issues, that I will be able to break 80, although breaking 90 is a realistic and attainable target. I have shot many rounds in the 60s in my younger days so the concept is not foreign to me. I’ll let you know how things look when I get back on the course.

[@crmillington]

Wow - very simple, clear and enormously useful. I look forward to stopping all those 3 putts…😢

[@89gsmith]

Danny is one of the best You Tube coaches. I love how he articulates his teaching philosophy and doesn't over complicate things.

[@DanielMaude]

Greg Smith thank you Greg, really hope it helps

[@johnnyhathcock3409]

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[@Paulmasonism]

5thJanuary 2024...Danny, you're a wonderful coach. After watching your putting video in the autumn of last year I put the putting mirror and balance cushions on my Christmas 2024 wish list and was given them! Now I've re-watched your video and am off to the course now to try them out and put your tips into practice. Thanks so much.

[@zinadeabreu9454]

You’re an amazing coach, truly committed to help struggling golfers. Thanks for that.

[@DanielMaude]

It’s my pleasure Zina, thank you

[@tomnam9872]

Great tips. Other instructors make it way too complicated but Danny has a way of breaking it down and making it simple and understandable.

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that Tom, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@anniereeks6636]

Just found these videos, being a senior lady golfer two years in needed help in all the areas you have covered, thank you so much, will keep watching! Annie Reeks

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Annie

[@wayneweaver2341]

This lesson improved my putting more then any other lesson I have ever watched. Set the base and the head and the rest just works. Thanks for keeping golf simple and easy. Enjoying golf so much more after watching your teaching

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful Wayne really happy to help

[@robertclark6117]

Danny found this video the other day. Have used the "flowing" tip so useful 👍🏾 Have struggled for a while with distance control on the greens. Over the last 2-3 rounds used the relaxed feel and distance control has improved immensely. THANKS 😊

[@Dailor1985]

Danny is the best of all online coaches for me. Doesn’t blind you with science, makes things simple and just seems like an overall good dude. Thank you and keep ‘em coming mate!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the kind words, I know there are some great coaches here online

[@jimnorbuta879]

Every video is a gem. Unfortunately, my personal situation makes it difficult to find practice time. Thanks for keeping it simple. Biggest issue is getting out of sand traps.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Jim 👍

[@gavincunningham1493]

Hi Danny I’m 81 still trying to get it right and thank you for making the lessons simple. I think you are a golfing gem. Gavin Australia

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind Gavin, thank you

[@jackhinson8536]

Danny, I just watched your video on chipping. I took it to the course and was amazed at the accuracy - unlike I'd ever had before. Now I just need to work on my distance. Thanks for the great tip and lesson!

[@Terence_from_triplec]

You are a hero you saved my golf career irons & driver also putter

[@DanielMaude]

Thats awesome Dillon, happy to help

[@PacTel54321]

Only Danny can make that ski cap work. Great videos.

[@DanielMaude]

Funny 🥶🥶

[@christinalee6365]

Went for lessons and i was told to swing like a robot. No feel. And haven't improved my putting. I'm going to try your wonderful easy technique . Can't wait!! . Thank you again. 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Christina, all the best

[@johnmoore9267]

i am new to your blogs, but am impressed with the simplicity of it all, thankyou danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Welcome to the community John, look forward to following your progress

[@sandymigs1158]

i feel so comfortable while trying the techniques you teach. Awesome stuff. thank you

[@DanielMaude]

You're so welcome Sandro

[@NonnyStrikes]

It's great watching these videos. It ensures me that I'm on the right path. That being said... I think the best thing for any single person wanting to get better at putting...take your time. It gets extremely repetitive. To the point where you get ancy and want to keep moving on or trying something new. Learn to be slow and really focus on what is happening when you go fast or slow. I promise if you go half the speed you normally go, in practice... you'll sink A LOT MORE PUTTS! Thx Danny. Cheers to this season! The game of golf is played from 100 yards in, and I drastically changed my game with your knowledge! -Johnny MN

[@DanielMaude]

Lovely to read your comment Johnny, thanks for sharing

[@NonnyStrikes]

@@DanielMaude You deserve to hear how much you're helping others! It's a great day when you get to watch someone explain their methods. I'm gonna go and win my local club championship this year, and I'll be back to post a picture! Good luck this season.

[@DanielMaude]

Johnny Nonny I look forward to that

[@BillyDee159]

Danny, good drills. I play with a lot of low handicap and pros….without exception they follow thru low and hold the putter absolutely parallel to their target….one of the guys calls it “stick and hold” said he feels like he is following thru with the heal of the putter.

[@tonyg2009]

I searched for a putting video from you Danny because your tips always make sense to me and i really need to find a new putting routine to gain consistency and remove nerves. Can't wait to try these drills, thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Tony

[@kathilerch2853]

You teach golf the way I learned it. Thank you for giving me tools to help my 11 yr old grandson. You made me the cool Nana.

[@DanielMaude]

Ahh that’s great thank you

[@albertosalvia6303]

Hi Danny, I’m a golf beginner and I systematically find your tips pragmatically precious. Thanks for your solid simplicity and clarity while explaining and showing what should be done. Strongly recommended!!!

[@GeorgeTropicana]

I've never cringed at a comment more in my life

[@davehowlett9948]

Balance cushions putting mirror and tee pegs great tips a must buy and try.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Dave

[@jillbarnes4847]

Again very timely. Must try the two tee drill as no way I would get the ball through them. Exactly what the problem is I know. Build confidence. Thank you Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

This is a great way to practice and build your confidence. Hope it helps Jill

[@paulwright9644]

Agree with all the positive comments, you are a tremendous coach. Having watched your putting tips I now understand why my putting has left a lot to be desired. Going off now to practice. Many thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Really appreciate the support Paul

[@anngavin484]

Love the simplicity of your tips!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope they are helping Ann

[@dumimaseko5718]

Hey Danny This is top advise, I've already improved by 3 strokes in a week. Keep it up

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Dumi

[@Moevik76]

Really great stuff, best golf instructor online. You have a very precise, pedagogic and easy to understand way of explaining things. I keep coming back to watch your videos over again to review the techniques, since I am new to this sport.

[@DanielMaude]

Thats great to hear Hans, thanks for commenting

[@scott-em5bi]

Your new driving video on how to avoid the slice has worked for me, I shall be trying this putting technique this week, cheers Danny, Rick shields who haha no both great online coaches.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Scott 👍

[@richs2290]

At last a putting video! Great advice again . Just need the weather to improve to get out there !

[@DanielMaude]

Yes, we could do with a turn in the weather...hope this helps Rich

[@bobpichette2465]

Thanks Danny. Another great video. I only knew of one drill for distance control was a Phil M. Drill (3 balls at different distances). This gives me something else to try.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes I like that one, I personally like to practice with one ball all the time

[@TheSports50]

Really like the tee idea and shutting your eyes to determine distance will try it today

[@robertbender4920]

Excellent instruction on putting Danny! So much to pack into 17 min! Well done, I'm saving this one!

[@DanielMaude]

Great to hear Robert, hope it helps

[@roybailie5976]

Great tuition as always. I was told to use one or (left or right) as your pendulum and leave the other arm as a light guide. It worked for two weeks and now I haven’t a clue. Think I’ll go back to your methods. Thanks

[@Sansfaim]

Always looking for ways to improve my putting. Never thought to use my balance cushions, but will give that a try later today. I’ve had major improvements in my golf swing as a result of practicing on balance cushions. Never realised how out of balance I was till I tried them. Love all these ideas you keep coming up with every week to help us lesser mortals with our golf game.

[@DanielMaude]

They are amazing training aids aren't they

[@Willie-t5409]

Love the one - two - three routine. I know that I think too long over putts. The old mantra of "think long, think wrong" really applies here. Will take these tips to the course next time I play. Your routine reminds me of my grandson's play (he's almost 4) and how he just walks up, lets his body line itself up and when he swings, the putts either goes in or comes very close. He does not fret the miss, just swings again and sinks it.

[@DanielMaude]

Think long think wrong, never heard that before - love it

[@RadioFree1993]

Just tried this out, the head still and legs still with the flowing body really worked for me. I feel like this lets the putter do its job and I'm not manipulating it. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Martin, if we can learn to let go putting becomes so much easier

[@hoofhearted1102]

I’ve seen a lot of videos/youtubers and although their content is great, theres just things you teach that are amazing, simplified, makes sense, gives you the feeling i can achieve it and no hidden elements left out or brushed over!! I don’t suppose you have any videos on reading greens? Unless its a very obvious incline/decline, I just can’t see the subtle breaks etc.

[@matthewbird8678]

Had a great day of putting after watching this.......thanks Danny !

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Matthew, thanks for the feedback

[@longneck128]

Best putting tips I have seen in years.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you George, really appreciate it

[@cmlouie4398]

Excellent putting tips Danny, fundamentals and practice drills. Great instruction or reviews for players of all abilities. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Craig Louie thank you Craig 😁

[@steveash656]

Top tips Danny.

[@ralphdelcolle24]

Danny, all your videos have been so instrumental in improving my game. i just practiced this one for about 20 mins, and i notice a huge difference already. I have one question about distance control when putting. Should my take away when putting longer distances increase or just my follow through, or both. Thank you for all your efforts. You are the best .....

[@DanielMaude]

A backswing always gets longer

[@paulcampbell1565]

Another simple and clever video from Danny. As said below weather prevents, even here in France, the chance to get out and put them into practice. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

I feel your pain Paul, indoor practice it is

[@stuartjames7820]

Love the tip on direction. Was taught to do that when lining up with irons i.e. find the line then concentrate on a point just in front of you when you line up your feet. Never thought of using that concept with putting, although so obvious now you've said it.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Stuart hope it helps you 👍

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks for these tips Danny great job I struggle with putting thanks for all you do

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Terry, its been a while since I released a video on putting

[@mesillahills]

I was a scratch player but a terrible short putter all of my like. So at about age 65 I took it on. I spent about 200 hours under a 7 foot string to the hole and I FINALLY learned how to putt like a touring pro. It was very frustrating to learn. The most important thing is you have to understand the stroke. For the most part it is not what you think because of the tilt on the shaft. The people who manufactured "the Putting Arc" had it right, and that is why every touring pro has used one. But then it is more than just that. Once you do have a good stroke you have to learn to allow the putter's own momentum to control itself. A big flat topped Super Stroke grip really helps with this and that is why tour players all use it. And when you get the putter controlling itself very little else is important. That's why many tour players move all over the world as they putt today (unlike before). And this is why Ben Crenshaw wants the club almost falling out of your hands. And it is why Tiger and literally all tour players today "release" the club. You are releasing the putter to it's own momentum alone. They never explain that. And with a proper stroke it is then ALWAYS square to your target at impact. Then Tiger's "right hand only" drill is ultra important. It teaches you to go under with the blade and not around as you go through the ball. That is why he practices this way constantly. (I can now make 100 in a row from 6 feet with my right hand only just like Tiger.) Advice... Build a putter out of square wooden stock and rest the square shaft on a stair step as you stroke. This is the easy way to find out what a proper stroke really is. You will most likely be VERY surprised as you watch the blade (made out of wood). The people who manufacture the Putting Arc also sell an added clip on device to show you the same thing. When the putter glides unrotated on a single tilted plane, it will appear to your eyes to open going back and close going through and be swinging on an arc. But you are not manipulating it one iota with your hands or arms. That is what you see. It's almost an optical illusion. Then when released it is always square to your target at impact. This why all tour players make virtually everything short these day. It is not a God given talent, it is a learned skill based on scientific facts. But if you don't learn how a stroke actually works first, and if you won't then release the club to it's own momentum, you are wasting your time like I did all of my life. Hitting against a stiff left wrist is why all of us back in the day were horrible putters including most touring pros. And Dave Pelz didn't actually know his own ass from a hole in the ground. But guys like Tiger, Crenshaw, Stockton, and Stan Utley did. Especially add Michael Breed to that list too. Breed can actually tell you how to then increase your chance of making short putts by 50 percent. And it works too. All the new "young guns" use that technique. Me too. I think Fowler and Spieth are the poster child's of that method. Watch the "lift" as they come through the ball. That is NOT about good roll. It's about aiming a little right and closing the clubface down EVERY TIME by lifting at impact on a tilted plane. Remember Nicklaus's "bread and butter" fade on drives. Same thing in reverse on putts. And putting great Stan Utley has said, "I have no problem with a player hooking the ball into the hole". The chances of making it increase by about 50 percent due to an increase in the margin for error. It is one sided only.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences, much appreciated

[@mesillahills]

My main breakthrough came from a young touring pro hopeful named Robert Pounds at Picacho Hill CC in Las Cruces, NM showed me something. I later slipped him 100 bucks for this one. I never realized that the alignment/angle of the blade to the target when stroking the ball on a single tilted plane is highly dependent on the distance of the putter blade from the ground. THIS IS CRITICAL !!!. If you hold the blade really low to the ground well through impact is stays aimed at the target much longer. But the young gun pro's today don't necessarily do this. Many to most of them "lift" abruptly at impact. Same rules apply. The blade closes when lifted on a tilted plane. THAT"S BECAUSE IT IS FURTHER OFF THE GROUND. So if you aim at the right side of the cup, AND LIFT near impact, the entire width of the hole is your margin for error. (Utley's - hook it into the hole). But if you aim at the center of the hole and don't lift while keeping the blade low and square, your margin for error is only one-half the hole (each way to the hole's edges from center). These guys aren't lifting for good role as we all have believed forever. They are lifting to reliably close down the putter blade face every time WITH CERTAINTY and thus create a much larger margin for error for themselves (the entire width of the hole). By lifting they are never going to miss right even through they aimed right.. And it works once you know how to the properly stroke and how to release the club. But keep doing that Tiger Woods right hand only drill like he does all the time to this day. The tendency of the right hand is to want to go around CC after impact. You have to drill it into your brain to go UNDER, not around, and stay square with the blade to the plane instead. This gives you a really consistent stroke. Like Tiger does, I do about half my practice strokes from 6 feet and in with the right hand only. You gotta burn that in. Like real estate, it's ROTATION. ROTATION, ROTATION..... not. And straight back, straight through is the curse of the world. That is 100 percent arm and hand manipulation which never works. Making a putt is 100 percent luck. Some days you are lucky, and some days you are not. Don't brag after a lucky day because there is a tomorrow.

[@judygreeson8907]

Again, you have nailed it. I am anxious to practice. Fantastic drill.

[@michaelamadi4504]

Great video Danny, it’s such an important part of the game especially when trying to lower your handicap . . . We could probably all spend a bit more time in the practice area improving our putting.

[@DanielMaude]

Michael Amadi unfortunately most golfers miss this part of the game off their practice schedule. It’s why you see very few putting videos on KZbin compared to driver videos

[@jankoenig3737]

Danny your one of my favorite teachers. What is best way to adjust to a golf course when you realize the greens are rolling 3 or 4 feet quicker.

[@EdgarCKLook]

Thanks Danny for making this great video. The scary 2 to 4 footers, where pairs of eyes are staring at you to make those, because of the sixers game. Those are draining. But, reassuring is the routine that you advocate. Gonna bring it to the course and use it. So what if I missed....

[@DanielMaude]

Keep you attention on the process and not the outcome and you will gradually see great improvement

[@SadHippo100]

Great video Danny and one of the few good videos I've seen on KZbin on the subject of putting. Because there are so many different putting style types, grip methods, putters (equipment), philosophies etc. putting has, in my view, become the "orphan" of golf instruction. There's lots of good stuff on driving, fairway woods, hybrids, iron play (long and mid) as well as wedge play but there's surprisingly little on putting, particularly putting technique. This is quite surprising since we clearly use the putter more any other club in the bag. In fact in a theoretical perfect par round on a par 72 course 36 strokes will be puts and only 14 will be drivers assuming you use the driver on all par 4s and par 5s. Additionally, statistics show that of those 36 strokes 18 will be under 6 feet. Danny, I really think you could do a great series of putting videos with additional topics like: square to square putting versus open to closed putting, blade versus mallet putters, putter grip types, putter loft, green reading, lag putting, mid and short range putting, putting drills, etc. Thanks again for all the great content!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Paul and Im in complete agreement with you. There just isn't enough emphasis on putting here on KZbin. The REASON not enough golfers seem to want to watch them. Take this video, 2 days after publishing it it sits at 25k views. A usual video of mine focused on the irons or driver can be easily 5 times more popular. One or two unpopular videos and KZbin seem to reduce how often they show your videos. It's a tricky balance to get right.

[@SadHippo100]

@@DanielMaude Mmm, I guess it's a dilemma. Thanks for responding Danny. Love your channel, your content and your enthusiasm.

[@larryvawter1768]

Club I play at has a huge putting green . My Favorite drill is putt from the furthest distant i can do . I try to get within in a putter shaft or less to the cup . I try from maybe 90 feet away .Some others have joined me in this as a bit of a competition . helps my distant control and ability to read the green . Besides its fun . but I have gone many times just to practice putting . Also I have in my basement office a putter and inexpensive cup ball retriever and play around with it very often . My wife catches me all the time doing the palms down drill which she is always laughing at me about but she will join me in putting practice

[@DanielMaude]

Love this practice tip Larry, I would do the same if our putting green was that big

[@Leipuanani]

This helped my putting so much! Thank you very much. So grateful!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@neildixon5924]

Love the eyes closed for feel tip and also just using one ball, will def use these tips next weekend. Cheers Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Neil Dixon my pleasure Neil 😁

[@rickpostma7932]

Once again, brillant teaching! Lots of your tips and moves are well known to me, but you put it all together in a simple and natural way. thank you Danny , See you soon!

[@DanielMaude]

Always great to have you here commenting Rick

[@tylerjones9003]

Great idea!!! My putting my really struggled as of the past couple years! I look forward to applying this in practice

[@jboy5744]

Just watched Bryson DeChambeau practice putting in Mexico, laser alignment and a rule to measure length of swing. Maybe he should watch your videos and free himself up! The tip about closing eyes is magic, I have played 6 times in Indiana temps at 34° no wind, time to play.

[@DanielMaude]

nice time to play golf 😁

[@gortklatu3784]

I'm having trouble with my speed. Great tip on the eyes closed drill. Will try it out...AFTER I get to the course!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Danny

[@noeriveraofficial]

Great tips. We need some more putting videos!

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Noe

[@valentindegen]

250k ! ! ! Congrats, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

valentindegen can’t quite believe that number..:

[@benbenson6486]

Thanks, Danny I have tended to use a face-balanced putter. I also use plumb-bobbing to confirm what I can see. From your instruction, I check my line by rotating my head and looking along the line with my dominant eye, when my eyes return to the ball I am ready to go. I think I may have to make sure I get my legs and head steady (every time) I putt and let my body swing my arms.

[@DanielMaude]

I think if putting is a good part of your game don't change things too much. Simply work to figure out what subtle differences are there between your good and bad putting days. For me for instance it can be as simple as reducing the time I take to hit the put.

[@bassrvr1]

In practice, I put a tee sticking out from my mouth which helps me determine if my head is moving. Works well for me.

[@DanielMaude]

Like it

[@johnritchie8336]

Just one ball on the practice green is a gem and I'm adopting that one as it replicates the real game. I leave a lot short in play as I often struggle to get into a flow. When I'm putting well it feels like shooting a basketball which is all get set, aim and flow. That is a feeling from 30 plus years ago that is still there. Weird ? Only a bit ....

[@DanielMaude]

Love the fact that we can pull in our experiences from other sports. thanks for sharing

[@avo7503]

Thanks Danny. This putting tip is MONEY!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help! 😁

[@distrackdid]

great video really like the way you keep things simple

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Ben, all the best

[@scottturner1555]

Thank you for your videos. Helping my golf in every aspect cheers x

[@DanielMaude]

Scott Turner my pleasure Scott, I really enjoy making them 😁

[@waynekelly841]

I had serious movement in my arms and putter during the back swing . This has helped me so much. U are a credit.

[@daveweedall4505]

Brilliant lesson Danny . Most amateur golfers dont practice putting enough . My biggest fault, I'm going to spend 20 minutes before each round this season on the putting green. Hopefully improve my putting 🤞🤞. Cheers Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Imagine holing a couple of extra putts a round and lagging an extra couple to makable distance. It could be worth 4 extra shots a round

[@humminbird6990]

I will try this routine. I think I know my problem now. This might be the medicine I need. Wish me luck.

[@DanielMaude]

Good luck

[@dwr4992]

This is a brilliant video Danny! Can't wait to get out on the green and practice the tee peg gate method.

[@DanielMaude]

cool, let me know how you get on

[@montybatra9512]

Liked the "close your eyes drill,", to help build distance control.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes, I really love this exercise. Its great for training your feel on the putting green

[@Rellek7]

Been watching you religiously for a year & really appreciate your methods. I spent a career as a professional drummer & have a hard time keeping my hands from messing up my putting stroke. Thoughts?

[@onefrequencydown]

Absolutely brilliant lesson Danny - you have demystified the process, I am going to take this out on the practice green this morning. Thank You 🙏

[@DanielMaude]

Fantastic! Love to hear how you get on

[@benjo1945]

Hi Danny, this is a real golf putting master class. Thanks a lot

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Benjamin, many of you from the community have been asking for it so I thought I would cover as much as I can 😁

[@katarinanolin271]

I like the simplicity of your drill, and the part where you close your eyes seems fun and hepful to get the feel. Just waiting for the weather to calm down, it is a bit too stormy and wet outside. Have a nice weekend!

[@DanielMaude]

Katarina Nolin and you Katrina

[@katarinanolin271]

😄

[@johnberger2005]

Excellent training video. I can’t wait to try it out!!

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on John

[@chrisbloxham9916]

This is an excellent video with exercises you can start on immediately 👏👏👏

[@jazzindo8545]

great vid. awesome u also got all the first 3 put in !

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind thank you

[@peterkol5061]

Up to your old tricks again Danny. Last vid hitting off one leg. Now putting off pillows! " U can get them on Amazon " good one Dunny.

[@ericarmstrong264]

Good on you for focusing on putting speed. That is the key to 2-putts. If you get the speed right, the second putt is typically straight uphill. BUT the issue with most golfers is *not really knowing* how fast the green is--especially as it changes throughout the day! That's why the best putters more less *intuitively* gather green-speed feedback from each and every putt they make--even from breaking putts! What they're unconsciously doing is explained in my book, *Comprehensive Keys to the Green* . Once you understand how to make adjustments from putt to putt all the way around the course, speed control comes naturally. :__)

[@iainmackie7064]

I like the tee peg options. I prefer to putt between two marks ( like walking through a room and missing the furniture) rather than putting over a specific point. The specific point seems too easier to miss slightly; putting between two points can be a little bit more forgiving. Good for confidence.

[@julianroberts698]

Lots of info in this video Danny. I use the technique you describe of just going with instinct like you're throwing a ball to someone. Just take all thoughts out of your mind and feel free and just putt. Putting is the best bit of my game and this helps me a lot. I will adopt your first tip though as never consciously think of this and also i tend to just aim at the hole instead of a target closer to me so will put this into my routine also. Start the season next weekend at a new club so excited to get started. Your driver tips from last week certainly helped me last night on the range. So fingers crossed for a good year. Thanks as always Danny my divorce is nearly sorted so will be down to see you as promised later in the year 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Julian Roberts really look forward to seeing you in person Jullian, we can grab a quick drink after the session 😁

[@julianroberts698]

@@DanielMaude good plan Danny

[@davidmgazda7453]

Great video love the idea of the mirror to keep my head straight, and putting through the tees, could you also organise some better weather so i can go practice

[@DanielMaude]

david m gazda I can recommend Malaysia, that’s where I’ve just headed off to 😁

[@yashigujral7609]

Great lesson how do you take the putter head back with the hands or arms or shoulders and how to follow through with forward stroke thanks

[@frankbanares6349]

Thanks so much Danny..

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure!

[@pohoresky]

Great video Danny. Very helpful and a sructured approach. To add my contribution I find that staring at the hole for at least five seconds before striking the ball helps a lot with distance control and the guessing game.

[@DanielMaude]

I love that Harold, I may try that one myself

[@bmknapp8]

I've been enjoying your videos, Danny. Appreciate the way you explain things! Could you make a video on putting grips? I know there are a few different philosophies out there - would love to get your takes and preferences.

[@DanielMaude]

Think that would be a great idea

[@tonnycalalay6621]

Another great video that really help my putting, your videos are so helpful and very easy to follow, thanks for sharing🤗

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Tonny!

[@olavafar]

Nice channel this one. So much to learn and so little time though. I like how often I see you following your own practice tips and making really nice shots surprising yourself like when you just casually put that ball in (10:44).

[@DanielMaude]

Funny that’s always a surprise for me 😁

[@olavafar]

Just coming back here for some more feedback. 15 years ago I was fairly good at putting due to massive amounts of playing mini golf in my youth. I used to involve the pelvis and legs some and had never thought much about the head really as it all worked out pretty well for me. Now when I picked up golf again after some 15 years of 'family stuff' I just could not put at all. Mostly doing 3 putts and sometimes more. I took these tips to the training ground and started putting with the arms etc. Spent only some 15-20 mins practice (I only have so much time...) and already there I started to see difference. first hole I played, I put down a birdie from around 3 meters. Not fantastic, I know, but this was easily a two or three put before (that green is not flat). Following rounds I have had only a few 3 puts, and then typically with first from fairway/fore green that I probably should have chipped if I was not going all in for putting (I have always chipped better than I put). Last round, zero 3 puts and about 50/50 between 2 puts and 1 puts. I don't expect to stay at that level but the difference is massive. You have made me a happier person. Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

olavafar thats so good to hear. Well done and thank you for taking the time to share

[@ginge5168]

Another belting video ⛳️👍🏻 just forwarded to 3 of my golf mates who struggle with putting, I am a pretty solid putter but still taken a few things from this video, guys check this guy out, he knows his onions 👍🏻⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

[@DanielMaude]

Adam Walsham really kind Adam, thanks for the support Adam

[@steventollison5684]

You could also drop a chalk line with the tee pegs for a straight line to the cup.

[@DanielMaude]

Like that too

[@isabellavierecklova2184]

Thanks Danny. Great videos

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Isabella

[@barrymason3821]

Cannot wait to try this session when weather allows Baz

[@DanielMaude]

Barry Mason May be a while, snow due here on Thursday 🙈

[@timholsworth316]

Good stuff Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Appreciate the support Tim

[@1grank]

Great lesson Danny! (As usual) Keep up the great lessons.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, very much appreciated

[@smoggy633]

About time,Awesome video.😊

[@DanielMaude]

yes its been a while...hope it was worth the wait

[@josephineherrera8508]

Danny, I love your videos. They have helped me to improve my game. Can you make a putting skills playlist?

[@jtepsr]

Great lesson, a tough question for you. How do you choose the right putter?? What do you look for. Unfortunately for me , i always like the most expensive. My present putter had to be glued together because the plates fell off😅

[@DanielMaude]

Always worth having a putting fitting with an expert

[@johnnykilo4967]

Danny! This is definitely one of the best putting tutorials I’ve seen yet. I’m new to your channel. Do you have a lesson on putting grip? I feel like this is an issue that’s holding my game back. Thanks. Kieron.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to feedback Kieron

[@johnnykilo4967]

@@DanielMaude do you have any videos on putting grip?