24 Hours Until Club Championship- Need Putting Band-Aid

[albatross]

So I have the opening round of my club championship tomorrow and out of nowhere, I cannot putt to save my ass. It's just gone. I have zero confidence and I've been working hard to try and compete for the tournament this year.

I went out this morning and played nine holes and then followed it up with 45 minutes on the putting green and I think I got worse. It just feels like I can't get myself aligned correctly and I don't feel like I have a good stroke.

Putting is usually pretty solid for me but it just feels weird all of a sudden and at the worst time.

The format for tomorrow is 18 hole match play. I have to give the guy I'm playing a stroke on the 6 hardest holes. Is there anything I can actually do to build some putting confidence before 8am tomorrow????

I was going to practice some in my basement tonight but what should I do to get some good feel back? I don't want to change my entire stroke the night before a big tournament but something has to change here.

I would really appreciate some suggestions. Thanks!

[iacas]

Check all of your fundamentals.

[BASHERBAKER69]

What difference is a day going to make?.... you shouldnt make any changes. You just need to relax sit back and take some deep breaths and realise that you are a great player and relax!.....aaaahhhh

[ControlJunkie]

Are you having problems with speed, your line, both??

To get some feel back for your speed, instead of looking down at the ball, practice looking at the hole when you actually putt. You're body knows how to get it that distance without having to think about it, kinda like throwing a baseball to someone.

[Ghost Runner]

Hole all of your approach shots; leave the putter in the bag.

I personally find that putting is largely mental so my advice is to check your line, address the ball and let it go. Don't overthink it.

[Ben]

First of all, don't think about the strokes you have to give to him, let him think about having to play an opponent that much better than himself.

Putting, keep it simple. Don't dilly-dally or second guess yourself. Check out your line from behind the hole, see that line from behind the ball, a few practice strokes to feel the distance, address the ball then stroke the putt. Stay relaxed, have your target (the hole) on the top of your mind and make your putt.

If you want a magical physical tip, try standing up taller. I've taken that up lately and feel as though I can make much more of a free stroke. Also, keep your head down and listen for the ball to go in the hole.

[albatross]

Thanks for the advice. I actually went with the don't think much about it and it worked. I won my match 3 and 1. It was a back and forth match though. Pretty fun stuff.

Now I play the winner of a match with a guy that's an 11 HCP. and the other guy is a 27!!

I'm a 15 and I think I'd rather play the 11. Giving a stroke on 12 holes seems like a lot and I'm always worried with a guy that high that he's a sand bagger.

Who would you rather play? The 11 or the 27 if you were a 15?

[Gioguy21]

the 27...shoot a stellar round, make him feel pressure by putting it close and playing SMART golf...i.e. 3 shots to the green on fives and close approaches and nothing beats not smiling the whole time...poker-face. it's not easy playing someone when they legitimately show no emotion, good or bad, makes em seem sneaky and intimidating. besides, is it better to beat a 11 knowing you got strokes, or beat a 27 knowing you gave him 12 and still drank his beer?