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Golf: How To Set Up Your Stance And Grip For Successful Putting
We show you in detail how to set up your grip and body for a perfect golf putt. Turn those bogeys to pars by learning how to set up your stance and grip for successful putting.
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Step 1:
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Position the putter
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Firstly, place the putter head flat on the ground behind the ball, aiming at the target.
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Let the whole club sole rest on the ground.
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Step 2:
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Adopt your stance
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Stand parallel to your target, keeping the ball slightly in front of the middle of your stance.
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This will ensure better connection on your upswing.
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Your feet should be approximately shoulder width apart. It can be a little less or a little more, as long as you're comfortable.
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Now, simply lean forward from the hips until your eyes are directly over the ball. Keep your eye line parallel to your target.
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This gives you the best position to see where you are aiming.
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Now, keeping your weight on the balls of your feet, just flex your knees slightly without reducing your height. Yours arms will hang free in front of your body.
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Tip: Don't bend at the knees or hunch over the ball. The lower your position, the more difficult to judge the distance.
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Step 3:
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The grip
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We're going to show you the two most common grips used by golf pros, or you can use your normal grip if you prefer.
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Start with your arms hanging naturally, and place your palms on either side of the grip.
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Tip: Always grip your club lightly to get the best feeling for distance and a smooth putt.
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GRIP 1: The first grip is with your left hand on top and right hand underneath. Simply place your left forefinger over the first two fingers of your right hand.
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Then, with your thumb pointing straight down, slide it into the groove of your right hand.
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This grip allows you to control the stroke from the shoulder and not the wrist.
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GRIP 2: An alternative is the reverse grip. Put the right hand on top of the left. The right forefinger is over the first two fingers of the left hand.
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This grip will naturally raise your left shoulder, angling your upper body into position behind the ball.
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Then slip your right thumb into the groove of your left hand.
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Some right-handed people find this grip easier to get their shoulders square, leading the swing with the right hand.
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