08/05/2026
Lessons with Tags - Putting Basics
Everyone is trying to get the ball in the hole faster and given that we spend about half the time on or around the green when we play, it’s about time to discuss some putting basics.
There are two factors that determine whether the ball will go in the hole - speed and line. Is the ball traveling along the right line to go in? Does it have enough speed to get there? You might have the right line but the wrong speed and visa versa.
That said, there are a couple things I work on to hit better putts.
Face Angle
Path
Eye Line
If your face isn’t lined up to your target, the ball can’t go in.
If your path doesn’t go down your target line, your putt can’t go in.
Everything works together.
Set up two alignment sticks right in front of the hole. Pick a straight out.
Put the ball in between the sticks and set up. You’ve now created a path for the club to travel on. Also, with your face perpendicular to the sticks, you’re now working on face angle. Finally, drop a ball from the bridge of your nose down to the ground. The ball should drop slightly inside the golf ball.
The drill outlined here allows you to work in face, path, and eyeline. Additionally, you are also by default working on hitting the ball in the center of the face which helps with consistent speed. Finally you can move the sticks further from the hole to work on speed control.
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