As you know, putting is the last step in completing a hole. The ability to putt consistently well can make the difference between a good round of golf or a terrible one. Putting is an underrated action; it is a difficult technique that requires a lot of practice before you can really call yourself a golfer.

To be able to putt well, maintain a relaxed body and use a pendulum swing using only your arms and your shoulders. Grip your club using whichever grip is more comfortable - an overlapping grip or a cross handed grip. Set up to the ball, lining it up with your belt buckle and nose. Look down - directly at the ball.

Think of a pendulum on a clock and bring your putter about ten inches away from the ball. Strike the ball. Here’s a hint: The closer you can come to taking your putter straight back from the ball and swinging it straight through on a line, the better chance your Putt will go where you direct it.

Your follow-through should also go the same as your backswing. So, if you started ten inches from the ball, your follow through should also be ten inches.

The real key to putting is distance control. Practice with different distances in the backswing and the forward swing to determine how far the ball will roll on the ground when a swing of a certain length is applied to it.

With putting, it is certain that practice makes perfect!