Why is my putting so inconsistent?

One feature of inconsistent putting strokes is too much shoulder-and-arm action. When you pull your arms back and then push them toward the hole to make a stroke, you're essentially swinging the wrong end of the club and relying on a fundamentally inconsistent power source.
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How can we improve poor putting?

We offer 10 ways to start rolling the rock again:
  1. Take a lesson. The Grand Golf Academy's Derek Uyeda videos the putting stroke of a student for analysis. ...
  2. Change your grip or stance. ...
  3. Analyze your tendencies. ...
  4. Practice at home. ...
  5. Put a line on your ball. ...
  6. The eyes have it. ...
  7. Buy a new putter. ...
  8. Get a putter fitting.
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What causes inconsistent golf?

A proper grip specific to you is the source of a square club face. A club face that is overly open or closed will cause a golfer to have to make a compensation within their swing and these two wrongs that can occasionally make a right, will lead to inconsistency.
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Should I look at the hole when putting?

On breaking putts, don't look at the hole. Look at the point where the putt will break off.
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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.
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Why do I miss most of my putts to the 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.
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Why am I so inconsistent with my irons?

One of the most common causes of inconsistent results in golf is simply losing focus prior to hitting a shot. Golf takes a long time to play, and it is easy to let your mind wander on the course.
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Why can't I hit a golf ball consistently?

One of the most common mistake"s golfers makes is swaying or "moving-off" the ball during the swing. Moving the body sideways or up-and-down is detrimental to hitting the golf ball consistently. Often, you don't realize you're doing it until you ask someone to watch your head position during the swing.
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Should your eyes follow the putter?

It is important that your eyes don't follow your putter back on the backstroke and the path of your ball in the forward stroke. If your eyes move, your head tends to move, and so does your upper body. By keeping your eyes steady you also help to keep your head steady.
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