Three Putts--The reasons for bad putting

Three Putting,sure, it happens and always will,but do you three putt a few greens every round?,do you three putt from shortage range quite often?.This should not happen,and it does not matter what handicap your off unless you have just took up the game.If this is you,do something about it.Its not difficult.Its no use driving great and hitting lovely irons to greens if you are thrown away all those shots on the greens.A poor putter is standing over the first putt and is more concerned and nervous about the next one.Even from twenty foot its usually just a lag,try get it close and run.
A golfer who is comfortable with their putting stroke has none of these thoughts.They look forward to been on the green.Everything on the green is at least a half chance.This is because they have developed a simple repetitive smooth stroke.
As i mentioned before you do not have to bog yourself down with different thoughts.
Putting Tip...Check your ball position.It should be beneath your left eye (for a right handed player)and it needs to be there every time.To check your own ,put the ball where you normally do.Now take another ball and hold it over your left eye and let it drop.It should hit the ball you have on the ground.If your ball position is out it will lead to hitting down on the putt and inconsistent ball striking.Also make sure your grip pressure is consistent and it does not change during the strike.These are simple things to get used to and its good to practice this without a ball initially just making smooth practice strokes focusing on grip pressure.You will be able to feel if it changes during your stroke.
Now put down a few balls about 10 ft away.
Make nice smooth strokes by just rocking your shoulders like a pendulum.Always try to ensure the backswing and the follow through are the same length.Its ok if you follow through a bit more.
All you are trying to do is get the ball rolling to the hole.Dont be concerned about holing the putts for now.

There is a big difference between a putt been hit or stabbed at and the ball been rolled to the hole.

Get the feel of a nice roll.Go back another yard every 6 balls or so and keep doing the same.you have to make only a very slight longer stroke but just keep concentrating on getting a good smooth roll.

Its amazing how quickly your confidence will build and you will be able to actually see and feel that it is much better putting.

More useful putting tips to follow.