3 Keys to Better Putting

[Killa]

17 minutes ago, iacas said:

Backswing: 2
Downswing: 1
Follow-Through: 1

In other words, like a pendulum, two beats regardless of the direction. Because the backswing starts from a stop, it accelerates AND decelerates, just like the full downswing. That's why it also takes about 2 beats (really closer to 1.9 or so).

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And, IMO, speed is by far the most important part of putting in general. When you start to talk about 5' putts, Bead can take over… though if it breaks any significant amount, Speed is a close second.

You can work on your ability to control the speed of the putter away from a golf course. Hitting balls into pillows. I have students do that all the time.

And, "speed" is tougher than "bead" for many people to get. Most three-putts aren't caused by poor "bead." Poor speed causes most three-putts.

Yeah. That’s what I meant in my last picture. 

[Killa]

Ok so since I started doing this the beat was a very significant change. 
 

I struggled with hitting 10 in a row but yesterday with the beat I did 30 in a row. 
 

Of course it also has to do with improved swing mechanics and impact but the beat was something that I felt added the most significant change almost instantly.