Should you look at hole while putting?

On breaking putts, don't look at the hole. Look at the point where the putt will break off.

What are you supposed to look at while putting?

Try looking at a spot just in front of the ball on your target line and rolling the ball over that spot. Put a tee in the ground in front of the ball when you practice (right). This gets you thinking about the target line instead of the stroke--the opposite of what most golfers do.

Can you face the hole while putting?

Putting face-on with the GP putter is 100% legal in any golf tournament. The putting stroke (technique) that you see in the videos is again 100% legal.

Does Jordan Spieth look at hole putting?

Jordan Spieth, as you might have noticed, looks at the hole on some of his shorter putts. This forces him to react to the target. Remember, you can't follow the putter with your eyes.

Do any pro golfers look at the hole when putting?

Or practice putting by looking at the hole or at an intermediate target, rather than looking at the golf ball. Colin Montgomerie and Jordan Spieth, among others, have even done this during tournament play.

Looking at the Hole while Putting

Does Sergio putt with eyes closed?

A close-up reveals that Sergio's eyes are closed. Sergio's been a notorious struggler with the flatstick for years, so it's not inherently surprising that he'd try something like putting with his eyes closed. But it is slightly surprising that he's been doing this for a while.

Should you look at the ball or putter when putting?

It is easier to execute a free flowing stroke when looking at the hole rather than with your eyes down. The idea is that you should look at the hole, not the ball, from the moment you set your putter down until you complete your putting stroke.

Where should my eyes be when I putt?

You are correct about seeing 2 eyes and your head being behind the ball. The main thing is to make sure both eyes are on the line of the putt. You don't want your eye "twisted" so that one eye is inside the line and the other eye outside the line. Your perception would be adversely affected.

How do pros line up putts?

Once you've chosen your ball position, lining up putts comes down to four key things: reading the green; picking your target; lining up the putter face squarely; and correctly aligning your feet and shoulders. After completing these steps, the only thing left to do is focus on speed and making a smooth putting stroke.

Why is putting so difficult?

One of the most common causes of putting woes is too much movement, whether in your knees or torso and head. This can make it very difficult to control both distance and direction. A good general rule is if your putter is moving, your head should not be — stroke, then look. This can feel unusual and anti-human nature.

Why do I pull my putts left?

Missing putts left most likely means you're lined up in that direction. If not, the next step is to check your setup positions. If all systems are go there, you've got stroke issues. Let's examine how your address can cause you to pull putts.

Why do I miss 2 foot putts?

So many short putts are missed because they were hit too soft, breaking just before the cup to the left or right. Hitting a short putt with confidence and normal putting stroke will increase your make percent at an alarming rate.

How do I stop pushing or pulling my putts?

Keep your head still and the eyes down through the swing until the putter comes to a stop. Avoid looking up immediately after hitting the ball because this can make you move your head sooner and hence pulling the shot. For right-handed golfers, excessive movement of the right hand can be the cause of pulling shots.

Why does Sergio Garcia putt with his eyes closed?

"I feel like it gives me a little more freedom to feel the stroke. Sometimes we get too focused on trying to make it perfect and kind of following with the eyes and everything. So this way I feel like I just feel it and I just let me natural ability kind of take over instead of telling myself what to do.

Is it better to miss a putt short or long?

Going long is better than putting short as there is always a possibility that you may hole the putt. However, if your ball is travelling too fast, there won't be enough time for the hole to capture the ball.

Why do I leave all my putts short?

One of the biggest reasons for a player “coming up short” especially on longer putts is because the strike has occurred too low on the putter face. This type of contact transfers less energy to the golf ball than if it was struck out of the 'sweet spot' or centre of the face.