This Putting Stroke Tip Will Drastically Help Your Short Game!

[@jeffpeterson9747]

Makes sense… some days I can’t miss other days I can’t make a 4 footer… this tip is why… when I’m on I don’t think about straight back and thru. When I struggle I think about straight back and thru… makes perfect sense and I am sure I will be making more pars and less bogeys and doubles!!! Thank you sir!!!

[@lindapowell117]

Jim Powell speaking. I do what you are teaching. However, I add one thing. When I set my putter I bring the inside of my elbows in so they just lightly touch my sides. That really helps me to be consistent with my stroke.

[@wpk286]

HI Todd, I had the worst putting of my life two days ago (10 3-putt greens), came home and checked out putting videos on KZbin. I'm a fan of yours (I bought your book) and saw the video where you talked about Cory Pavin and the tip he gave you about turning your left hand under the grip. I also have a balance issue (82 y/o) and tend to drift forward while putting and had been using a straight back and through stroke. I practiced a bit before today's round and 3-putted the 1st hole. I ended up with 5 1-putt greens, 2 birdies and 3 doubles. Show an 83 and my buddies couldn't get over how well I putted. Thanks for that great tip Wayne Kivi Cape Cod

[@USGOLFTVshow]

What a great story Wayne, thank you for sharing. Great to hear when we are able to help our fellow golfers. More one putts to come....

[@joegonillo9288]

Thanks Todd. Can’t get enough of these informational tips….Will practice and let you know progress.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it, if you enjoy our KZbin, you would really benefit from our book THE BAD LIE. You can find it on Amazon if interested.

[@philmcneish5324]

Thanks for another great video, Todd. I’m really tired of hitting the greens in regulation only to 3 or 4 putt. I hope this helps my putting

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We hear you Phil! Let’s turn those GIR’s into pars and birdies. 👊

[@idpaopl]

From San Diego, I "WAS "convinced that straight back and through was the only way. I have a whole golf bag full of putters and was leaning pretty hard into mallets. Your video is working on changing my mind about my stroke. The weaker grip is not something I would think would help, but dang, it does! I am going to watch all your putting videos, thanks Todd!!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

John, you made our day with your post and comments. I cover all this and much more in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@laurieharper1526]

This is really helpful, Todd. What really counts is that the putter face is flat and facing directly towards the target at the moment of contact with the ball. It makes a lot of sense to work with, rather than against, the way your body works.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! Appreciate you posting. Are you a subscriber?

[@laurieharper1526]

@@USGOLFTVshow Yes. Yours is one of the most helpful KZbin golf channels.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Up and in down and up and in AWESOME video and instructions Thanks Todd 👍👍

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you. Did I share our new book with you www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1

[@richardsiles8206]

Wow Todd= great lesson. Thanks so much. What an improvement. Rich

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Very welcome! You can find more of our content at www.usgolftv.com if you would like more

[@keithhylton2139]

Great visual!!! Keep it simple!! 👍🏻

[@USGOLFTVshow]

S I M P L E 👍

[@Solittletimetoomany]

I use a long putter because of the yips. Would appreciate some tips. Have a hard time getting the ball online? Thanks for the videos. Very helpful.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the post. We have a couple solid videos on our channel on face control with the putter. Are you a subscriber?

[@Solittletimetoomany]

Yes, I am. Like your videos. Very helpful.

[@patrickhiga803]

Hi Todd, the vertical line swing(The Bad Lie) is working when I excute properly. The misses are totally on me. I able to shot in the low 80s and high 70s regularly now. Thanks for the putting lesson, I'm actually a decent putter, but your lesson reinforced my natural stroke. Take care buddy! Pat from Kapolei HI.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Patrick, good to hear. Thanks for the feedback. Your area is an amazing place! Are you a subscriber?

[@DennisEngers]

Incredible advice with instant results.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad you think so! Have you read our book THE BAD LIE where we cover the entire Vertical Line Swing. See here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@MattSauer-s3l]

Thank You for this great information. I really connected with this video as I'm new to golf and have been trying to be perfectly straight back and through with my putting stroke. Very hard to be consistent that way!! The slight arc is so much more natural and my contact is more consistently in the center of the face now!! What is your opinion of Center Shafted Putters?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Center shafted putters are a solid option for many golfer. Relatively easy to use. As a new golfer have you seen this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC0c5d4hMubj9ksi=QcY4kl78hSsAFTru

[@michaelrobertson8791]

Really enjoyed video! Good info! I will use the drills!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad it was helpful! If you would like more, check out our book, The Bad Lie. We have a great section on putting www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@SMahoney-nz6fj]

Thank you for the chipping tips!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are welcome!

[@bryankem2192]

This concept makes perfect sense. I have tried going straight back and straight through and it becomes very inconsistent for me. Like the arc shining much better. Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Time to make some putts...where you from?

[@RPerry-zs3hl]

An easy way to practice with the putter is to take an alignment rod, or even an iron, and hold it under both arms just above both elbows and pin it to your chest. Take your putting stance and rock the shoulders back and forth and you will see the natural arc of the putting stroke. Do that for a minute or two on a regular basis and it also teaches you what square shoulders parallel to your intended line looks like and the minor adjustments needed in your grip for the putter face to form a right angle to the alignment rod. Give it a try…it works.

[@orlandomartinez9622]

Great info made it simple and make sense TY again all your videos have been helpful

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Simple is always best 👊

[@thomasclark631]

I use this putting method and integrate it with a toe-hang (weighted) putter. Through experimentation I have determined this to be the most reliable approach.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thomas, you are learning and therefor improving...good for you!

[@ScottMiller-rx2wc]

Great video Todd. I have done the one handed putt a lot. And it really works. I going to try the three swing drill one handed then add the other hand to get the fill of it.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this Scott. 👊

[@SusanThompson-c6b]

Fred from Maine. I really like your videos and can't wait for spring to try your tips and the Maxvert driver I just purchased. You refer to an inside-out swing to cure a slice. Do I square the club head to my line of swing or the target line? Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Fred, thanks for the purchase and kind words. Yes we want the clubface square to the target line at address while the body is slightly closed. Here is a good video to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDFfGSEYrNsp7ssi=a_vUHTqf6sxq5sGJ

[@SusanThompson-c6b]

Thanks for the response Todd. The video on putting technique looks like it will help. @@USGOLFTVshow

[@TheEoconnor75]

Hi, Have you any advice for getting rid of the wips in putting. Ive had them for about 10 years and as a result i now put left handed without any issues. But I would still like to go back to right handed putting. Thank you. Eric O Connor

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Two ideas: Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jSnoungLWSfacsi=FrFgy3PYKpmd7EM2 Read this www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@jeffreyhumphreys6553]

Great video on putting, as all of your videos! Thanks.

[@axlpenny]

Hi, can this putting strike be done with a face balanced putter or should we change to a slight arc putter?

[@StacyGator1977]

I’m going to try this. I was totally putting straight up and down and missing majority putts. I’ve been playing for a couple weeks now and I’m addicted. Now if I can learn to distance my putts as well.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this. We have a full chapter on putting in my latest book www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@carlor.s.4742]

When putting, is there a certain distance one should take the club back for a 6 fter, 10fter etc. or does the distance depend on forward momentum?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Not really as all greens have different slopes and speeds.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

The consistency comes in the Tempo. Once you are More than about 6 Feet away from the Hole, *the elapsed time from the Start of the takeaway and then back to Impact should be as close as possible to the same amount of time no matter the Length of the Putt.* As Putts get Longer, the "Backswing" does Lengthen AND so the Clubhead Speed must also increase to produce the necessary Rolling Distances.

[@carlor.s.4742]

@@apaulmcdonough2170 Makes sense. Thanks!

[@Dan-j5f6s]

In what way does the VLS G track putter help with this move? I'm considering buying one, and just wondering...

[@USGOLFTVshow]

The G-track is super easy to aim and is fully adjustable. If you tend to push putts (right handed golfer) you can move the shaft to the forward position. If you tend to pull putts, you can move it to the back position. The face will have a different release pattern based on the position. Hope that helps.

[@henrywerth6531]

Hey Todd I really appreciate your content!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Henry! What other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@johnpjacob]

One thing that you haven’t highlighted is that your shoulders are moving together with your arms and as they all move in one piece this keeps everything linked up and enables you to swing the putter smoothly and online.

[@thomash.6151]

Great video. Thanks very much indeed for that.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Boom, progress. Hope you are a subscriber and follow the channel, more great content coming.

[@richardgulan784]

Great demo and information! Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered!

[@Franck9476]

Hi Todd, Another great video, thanks. I don't know what kind of putter i am. For short putts (10 feet and under), i use some sort of pop stroke putting so pretty straight. And for longer putts, i play them with a natural arc. So, what kind of putter do i need : - Face balanced and straight, - Toe balanced for light arc, strong arc ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Start with a face balanced putter. Most golfers would benefit from that style...

[@Franck9476]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks Todd

[@michaelmalek3297]

I tend to hit a lot of putts to the right off the toe. I know it is probably related to my swing arc but is there a certain style putter type that would help me push less and hit my toe of the putter less? Would a SC Del Mar or a Seemore center shafted style help or is there another style that would help me ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Watch this video, it addressed your specific challenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIrTYqaYp7B1as0si=YIWurxQEkIJcFpJW

[@larrycouden8559]

With this putting stroke, do you recommend a face balanced or toe hang putter?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Generally we like a little toe hang, however it is very much up to the individual. We do cover putting in detail in our latest book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon if you enjoy learning

[@greggcarr5513]

Does it bring the putter face square? My miss when I putt is usually always right.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

There are Two Reasons for a Right (Push) Miss. 1) Actually being Aimed more to the Right than you believe you are. This could be Your own Aiming, or having the Face Aimed more to the Right than you are "seeing". 2) Using a Putter that has Too MUCH Toe Flow. Or a Combination of these two. IF You are Aimed Correctly a Putter with less Toe Flow, even possibly a Face Balanced Putter will bring the Ball towards the Left (Pull)

[@johnburnette2191]

An aid that is popular is the Putting Arc which reinforces Todd's lesson.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

The putting arc is 💵 👍

[@galerauschenberger9411]

I use a long putter and I side saddle putt. I very seldom ever three putt. It's simple and it saves my back, especially when I practice a lot. What are your thoughts about side saddle?

[@stevekeller3643]

Gale- have thought of going this route. Which putter do you use ?

[@galerauschenberger9411]

@@stevekeller3643 it's an old Nike oversized head putter and it's 45 inches long

[@josephwilliams1905]

Does the balance of different putters apply?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes to some degree, not as much as some people think however, good question.

[@lindapinkblue17]

I am just getting started with my putting with a mini golf course putting the problem I am trying to work on is getting a good swing from both my left side and right side

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome, putting is a big part of the game. Are you a subsriber?

[@atxbowlingcoach]

That's great teaching

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you! Did you see our latest video on a tip I gave myself? It added 20+ yards to my drives so I wanted to share. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYnPlGiaoK1ogtUsi=Fvv195iZ595QhHx-

[@brunomai3337]

Awesome tip

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you! Are you a subscriber/

[@bobgerrykane2514]

Great video. Great drill

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks! Are you a subscriber?

[@bobgerrykane2514]

@@USGOLFTVshow I believe so. If not add me

[@richardhurt7703]

I like that you are “rocking” your shoulders in your trail hand drill.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

The shoulders along with the arms and hands all play a role when putting 👊

[@TheSwineheart]

is there a difference between face balanced putter and toe balanced putter ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes there is. This video does not cover your question exactly but is helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-kdX-darGHarMsi=owfRBLP1ueZ5NjR8

[@ElizabethVenuti-fq9dy]

Where can I buy The Lost Chapter. I have the original book, but cannot find the sequel anywhere!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hi Elizabeth, you can get a free copy of the Lost Chapter here: vlsgolf.com/pages/youtube Thanks for purchasing the book, be sure to leave us a review on Amazon!

[@joeconstabile107]

Where should the ball be in your putting stance while putting? If in the middle of your stance what do you think is a good way to be sure it is always in the same spot. IE:Zipper on your pants, shirt buttons. I have a tendency to tip my head because I putt with an open stance how can I correct the head tip? Thank you

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Here is your answer, watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXbimegbrCUiJIsi=jmEzdLl2hCCFGnu1

[@ssobhraj]

Will try at my next housing

[@shivashankar448]

Hi I am very interested in doing a 3 day putting golf lesson with you can you pls send me some details thank you

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Shiva, let's talk. Fill out this form for us to connect www.vlscoaching.com/

[@fredclives1276]

Green and putting make you win comps. Head movement dose not matter. I agree with you Todd. Body must be still. Good advice.

[@RogerWilson-wx4vf]

Roger from Ga good info love my maxvert driver and hybrid

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@RogerWilson-wx4vf awesome! Hope we are helping your game.

[@patrickduquette6614]

Différence between face balanced and toe hang Can you tell me how you will put with a face balanced ??

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question. You will want a more vertical shaft angle at address and more tilt forward at the hip joint. I have a full chapter on putting in my latest book The Bad Lie if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@PaulRuwe-ep9ig]

If I have a center shafted putter would you still say I should not go straight back?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

More so than a putter that is built to swing, yes.

[@dennismazuki]

well explained

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you. Hope you are a subscriber.

[@franco2k8]

Great

[@jpdoherty9581]

I like the video but I’d like to know more about reading putts. I just can’t figure them out as they can look different from opposite sides

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We can help there too! Here's a great video we did on reading putts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnCXmOqi6aAhK8 The entire process should only take 15-20 seconds, and should be done while others are putting as long as you aren't impeding their putt. Hope the info helps!

[@tombatcheller3810]

Ball position makes a difference ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Tom, you are correct. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/npm9qaBjmMZ4m7s

[@jimrothery1289]

Short putts can be straight back and through. Seldom do I have ti swing as long as you were swinging. On a very long putt I would agree with you.

[@raulpendas]

I will try your drills.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Be sure to let us know how it goes. Thanks!

[@gilellis5983]

We’re are your schools. I have the vls system but would like to attend one of your schools Thanks gil

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Contact us at www.USGolfTV.com for details

[@johnagricola5954]

It can be done, need to keep your left elbow pointing towards the target/the hole, and cup your left hand, works for me.

[@davidreynolds6401]

Lee Trevino putts on a straight line,best putting tip I have received, move the handle back with the putter head.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lee is an all time great. 👊

[@CraigFairbanks-n4i]

If you know you have an arc in your putting and your putter is face balanced, should you rather have a tie hang putter or does that not matter?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, the putter does matter to some degree. However, it is not as important IMO as the proper set up and stroke. Hope that helps...

[@jimmusial6356]

If I putt with an arc stroke should I chip with an arc stroke?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

In some regards, yes. We cover this in our book THE BAD LIE which you can find here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@Frank-jv3ey]

I heard a million different ways to grip the club when putting. Keep one finger pointing down the shaft - how should I grip?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lots of ways to do it. We have more details in our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1

[@rickcudmore8156]

It would have been a great comparison to have seen both methods.

[@bobpappa8376]

Hi Todd. I just viewed your putting video. I have a face balanced putter. Can I still use a “pizza slice” swing?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, but a toe hanging putter may be better. Good question

[@arielluna4399]

True 👍

[@lincolnprojectnemesis3253]

Can you elaborate on the importance of ball position. Logic tells me to far forward likely promotes pull, where too far back promotes push. Not only logic, but my personal nemesis. Or is it just me

[@niguel4438]

What about mallet putters? Aren’t they supposed to be swung on a straight line?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes and no, we believe it is best if there is a small arc to the putting stroke on the backswing.

[@niguel4438]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks

[@jamesfinley3156]

Can't do the 1 hand drill with my Bernard Langer type putter.

[@blairsterling6141]

I putted best when I concentrated on keeping my body and head extremely still. I would resist temptation to look up quickly. Keeping head and body still,,,listening for ball to go in.. this is number one fundamental.! ⛳

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are spot on, being steady is key to good putting. Have you seen this video on putting kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jSnoungLWSfacsi=4BdG4KzJhJVG9nEK

[@sumitagg1]

What about ball position?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/npm9qaBjmMZ4m7s

[@Norstein49370]

Todd, thanks for another instruction, however I do not totally agree, from what I see your hand position, right hand (wrist) below the left hand (wrist) lead to a lowering of right shoulder. I have found, that my grip, where palms are face to face, wrists even, index finger pointing down along the shaft and other fingers interlocking, creates a triangle with shoulders level. This grip lets me swing the putter in straight line, simply by rocking the shoulders. My eyes are over the ball and arms are virtually straight.

[@TonyNeri-s3e]

straight back on the short putts, arc on the long ones.This is even more true if you use an heavy putter

[@jbroering1]

Love it

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you. Have you seen this video we just did kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-kdX-darGHarMsi=CfgqG3dRNVzLbOFB

[@richardsiles8206]

Todd I though ti was straight backa nd thru- turns out was actually swing on an arc- now I know.

[@brianjohnson8918]

I don't have the live view thing, but a "pop" style putting (very short back & very short thru) stroke, which I find extremely useful on very fast greens, seems pretty much a straight line stoke to me. This is not to say an arcing stroke is not valid, but rather that there is more than 1 way to skin a cat.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

True!

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

With a "POP" Stroke any Arc in the Stroke will be less noticeable due to the Shorter Length of the Stroke and Faster Swing Speed of the Putter Head.

[@garyowens3032]

Suppose u hav a face balanced putter? Gary Owens Myrtle Beach SC

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Same principles apply we believe. We do a deep dive in our new book on this topic www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@pinstalker]

I do disagree somewhat. For putts 6' and under you do not need to swing on an arc. If you have a face-balanced putter (which supports the straight back motion), the backswing distance is only a foot or less and does not require manipulation of any kind. I pick my intended line, draw the putter straight back a foot or less, pause while looking ahead of the ball at the intended line (from Dave Stockton) and then swing straight down that line. Pausing promotes accelerating thru the putt. I seldom miss using this method. I also putt cross-handed which reduces wrist motion. On longer lag-type putts, then arc putting and some wrist action is useful. My two cents from one of your experienced golfers. Chicago suburbs.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate you adding to the conversation...thanks.

[@LonnieSwenson]

Need to get rid of 3 putt

[@benmicah6883]

Amen!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks...time to make some putts!

[@leonardgraff7606]

I like your video and I’d like to putt better so I will try this. But… when you demonstrated the straight back and thru stroke, it was all arms. And when you demonstrated the arc you rotated your torso So not an apples to apples comparison.

[@charlottebraun948]

Do you use your shoulder or arms to putt?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Combination of the 3. Great question. Most golfers think it is just shoulders, not correct. I cover this in great detail in my book The Bad Lie if you would like to continue learning. You can find it on Amazon here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@fredclives1276]

I agree you can't put straight back and through. I swing in to in.😀 I put my putter in between 2 tees and putt when i practice.

[@johncacciatore4587]

I struggle putting up hill

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@johncacciatore4587 we have a couple great putting drills in our book which you can find here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@zacharyburton2613]

If you let your lead knee bend as u come back you can still stay on the straight line and my arm stay the same as my putter dose just like your pizza drill and I never not have a flat putt. As if I don't I push with changing the line is that still wrong

[@alangoudie2299]

Todd definitely proves NOT TO GO STAIGHT BACK & THROUGH. A more natural easy to do arc is the CORRECT WAY. Thank you Todd.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Alan, the Pizza Slice video we did proved that. 👊

[@jephatchifamba1]

So the pendulum story has a incorrect? When putting

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We believe so, yes. Here is a good way to learn more kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYW3o5qQaJqmoJo

[@tkmisra6419]

The length of 1foot back and one foot forward for a 10 foot length is minimal hence for upto -10 handicap Don't worry

[@DaveLeeNC]

You can putt straight back and straight through (without manipulation as the video demonstrates) IF your only movement is shoulder rocking in a vertical plane. I am not saying that this is a better way to putt, but the video is simply demonstrating how NOT to putt straight back/straight through.

[@rickumscheid8881]

In your putting drill,do you keep your arms close today your body?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

In general yes...

[@maeu59]

One thing you didn’t cover was ball placement, it must be tangent to the arc or this doesn’t work.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We cover more set up in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/npm9qaBjmMZ4m7ssi=qINteMHI0LmHiu7J

[@ThomasJensen-xb8nh]

Hey Todd Why can't I get a response to getting a refund for a maxvert that I purchased

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Drop us a note at [e-mail] and we will be sure to get you taken care of.

[@quantumpotential7639]

Not gonna lie. I ordered Dominos half way through this video. 2 medium pizzas later, I'm so full I can hardly stand over the ball and putt. But I feel full none the less.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Haha, hey as long as the info helps you roll the rock! Hope the pizza was good too!

[@grantlecompte5622]

When do you ever take the putter back a foot. Mostly all green speed you would not do that.

[@arielluna4399]

👏👏👏👍

[@paulbrilliant3187]

Happy face stroke happy golfer

[@mikeruppert958]

You don’t use your shoulders?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

The shoulders are part of the movement, however not the main driver of the movement IMO. It is a combination of arms, shoulders and hands for the perfect mix. Make sense?

[@josephhealy-m4o]

always miss le

[@jeffjackson4145]

Talk more about how to make correct stroke. 90% of video was on what not to do. Not much on actual “Good” stroke!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Jeff, thanks for the feedback. We do have a full chapter in our book on the VLS putting system. See here www.badliegolfbook.com/