Putting tips? I need help!

[Lady Golf Pro]

I have a tendency to rush my putts, which of course results in a lot of misses and that shows on my score card! Any ideas?

[mvmac]

Rush the routine or the actual stroke?

[Drewskie]

Guy I play with every now and then showed me that he'll look at the cup and make a couple praactice swings while keeping his eyes on the cup. He also told me to give the swing purpose. Give the backswing an end point and the follow through an end point. A lot of the time I would just swing away, but this has cut a few strokes out of my rounds.

[Beachcomber]

Try coming up with a rock solid pre-shot putting routine.  Follow that routine every single time.  As Dave Stockton calls it - its like signing your signature - you should be able to do it without even thinking about it.

Also, focus on your breathing during the routine.  At least for me - especially under pressure, when I focus on my breathing - it seems to slow my heart rate, which in turns helps me calm my nerves and slow down.

[Lady Golf Pro]

I rush the stroke.  Lack of focus and concentration?

[Lady Golf Pro]

Thanks for the suggestions!  I'll try to incorporate these ideas into my next round.