Simple Putting Mistakes Golfers Should Fix

[@johnschwartz1536]

Great analysis and demonstration Brian on putting techniques! I probably am doing most of them as you suggested. My question on putter shaft alignment, was answered that it should be in line with one's forearm. The only other thing I am now questioning is the right "pointer" finger running down the side of the shaft. My thinking is that it matches up with the left "pointer" finger overlapping the fingers of the right hand and as I do try to maintain equal pressure with a palm style grip on both hands. I have also tried curling the right "pointer" finger with pressure on the upper part.

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks John. The left pointer down helps lock the hands during the downswing. As does the right pointer down I suppose. But the right pointer is where most of your feel comes from (as well as your right thumb). So the feel is really important. very few great putters have their right pointer finger down. I can think of only one. That is the exception to the rule. I hope that helps John. Brian

[@johnschwartz1536]

@@fitzygolfpro Thanks Brian! Always appreciate your input! My putting got so bad, that I was willing to try anything. That's why I went back to the right pointer down the shaft which I once used. Your advice is more sound! I also forgot about how important the right thumb is. Thanks Again!!! :-)

[@pangayee]

Thanks again Brain. Over time we all get into bad habits and wonder what I am doing wrong when the ball doesn't roll into the cup. Fundamentals and discipline are really important and you have again reminded us of that today.

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Pangayee. We always fall back to our natural bad habits over time. It’s good to keep checking the fundamentals as you say. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Brian

[@mikefixac]

I bought a putting mat for my garage, new putters, and I still putt like crap even with hours of practice. Of your putting mistakes, mine was shoulder alignment. 10 second fix. For all these years, it was a terrible shoulder alignment, and that's all it was. Thank you.

[@fitzygolfpro]

I'm glad it helped Michael. It is thise pesky little things that often make a difference. Brian

[@stevennice7594]

Great information Brian. Just got a new putter yesterday and trying to get comfortable with it. I will keep these tips in mind the next time I'm out.

[@fitzygolfpro]

That is exciting Steven. It is always good to get a new putter. Keep me posted. Thanks for watching. Brian

[@davidleigh2573]

Good one from the Puttmeister. You will be in my head on Tuesday around the green. Absolutely top stuff. Thanks and stay safe

[@fitzygolfpro]

Well that was wierd. The video isn't supposed to be open for another hour..... I'm glad you enjoyed it David. Coinicidentally it is about all I can teach for the next 5 weeks. I'm glad I am in your head. Have fun.

[@davidleigh2573]

@@fitzygolfpro Is this because of lockdown You'll just have to fire up the mid week video chats. Missed your Aussie pupils

[@thomaspalmer7483]

Incorporated all suggestions which did improve my putting. Thx. Tom

[@fitzygolfpro]

Excellent Tom. I am glad they were able to help. Thanks for watching. Brian

[@annerollogolf9640]

Great suggestions as always Brian

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Anne. All simple things.

[@mattagius1559]

Great reminder Brian 👍

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Matt. You will be pleased to know I sorted out my putting in 1990 and have been a good putter ever since. If only I could go back in time hey.

[@mattagius1559]

fitzygolfpro i wish I could go back as well 😂

[@GrumpyGolf4]

That finger pointing tip is interesting. I've always done that and over my last 20 rounds I'm averaging 1 three putt and around 33 putts per 18. I'm going to make this change and see if my putting improves.

[@fitzygolfpro]

I think you will find it helpful @John P. Let me know how it goes. Brian

[@jesseross3794]

fantastic video.am sure this will help everyone Brian

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Jesse. I am sure it will. Nothing major but all the little things add up over time. Brian

[@mikew6010]

Thanks great stuff. Wish I could have watched this earlier today. My putting was horrible today.

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Mike I am glad you enjoyed it. That was just one round of golf. By working on one or two or all of these you have a chance to improve lots of your future rounds of golf. Thanks for watching. Brian

[@mickeyonee]

At times I feel as though my stroke is controlled from the shoulder socket down thru the hands. Should it be a shoulder only move keeping the arms and hands ridged? . Thanks.

[@fitzygolfpro]

That works for some people Tommy. For me it is the hands and forearms that make the shoulders move. I have tried not using my hands at all and just letting my shoulders rock back and through and while it does wok I find my distance control goes out the window. Feel comes from my hands not my shoulders. Think about throwing a ball under arm into a bucket from 5 feet and then from 10 feet. What controlled the throw? I hope that helps. Brian

[@mickeyonee]

@@fitzygolfpro Yes it does........thanks.

[@scottca9780]

But apart from the one downside that it doesn't work, it's a great idea, right?

[@fitzygolfpro]

Well summed up.

[@djshalfmarathons9588]

Biggest mistakes IMO : 1. Poor eye alignment 2. Not aligning the Putter face to the target line correctly 3. Moving their head 4. Lack of preshot putting routine 5. Grounding the Putter at address with a drag of the Putter on the takeaway

[@fitzygolfpro]

All true. DJ. There are plenty truth be told. I have more videos on this topic coming. The important thing is to pick one. Work on it, Pick another one and repeat. Thanks for watching. Brian