TAThe Art of Simple GolfRaise your chest at address
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GGGiles Gill GolfApply force on grip's sides
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The swing thought
Apply force on grip's sides
Feels like: “Push into the side of the grip”
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Why it works
The video teaches applying grip force on the sides, finding optimal eye position for aiming, and using a longer backswing with a shorter follow-through for speed control.
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The 2-minute check
- Set up a straight putt using an alignment stick, golf ball, and a tee one grip width from the ball.
- Adjust your stance (distance from ball, ball position) until the ball-tee-hole line appears perfectly straight.
- Place tees to mark a longer backswing and a slightly shorter follow-through for your putter head.
- Practice putts using only your trail hand, focusing on a longer backswing and a coasting follow-through.
- Rehearse the longer backswing and shorter follow-through with both hands before hitting putts.
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The swing thought
Raise your chest at address
Feels like: “Stand tall, chest up”
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Why it works
This video teaches how to prevent putting deceleration through a taller setup, chest rotation, firmer grip, and a unique "pop stroke" drill.
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The 2-minute check
- Stand taller at address, raising your chest to allow arm movement.
- Use your chest as the engine for the stroke, rotating it instead of rocking shoulders.
- Grip the putter a little bit firmer to prevent it from lulling around.
- For the "pop stroke" drill, take your normal setup, then move your lead foot forward.
- Make a stroke, trying to stop the putter immediately after impact with your lead foot.
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The swing thought
Position the ball one inch ahead of the center of your stance for optimal contact.
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Why it works
This video teaches how to achieve straight putts by precisely adjusting ball position to one inch ahead of center.
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The 2-minute check
- Position the ball one inch ahead of the center of your stance for optimal contact.
- Slightly bump the end of the putter club over the top of the ball to deloft the face.
- Ensure the putter grip is just barely left of your zipper as a setup checkpoint.
- Hang the putter down from your left eye to confirm correct eye and ball position.
- Maintain 60% of your weight on your left leg throughout the putting stroke.
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The swing thought
Verify shoulder alignment by letting your palms hang; they should match up if square.
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Why it works
This video teaches how correct ball position and shoulder alignment prevent pulling or pushing putts.
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The 2-minute check
- Set up with feet together, placing the ball just ahead of your big toe.
- Bump the putter handle slightly forward to deloft the club face.
- Check eye alignment by ensuring your left eye is directly over the golf ball.
- Verify shoulder alignment by letting your palms hang; they should match up if square.
- Use the 'Straight Putt' aid to train a straight backstroke for the first five inches.
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The swing thought
Grip the putter from this externally rotated arm position.
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Why it works
This video teaches how to correct pulling putts by adjusting trail arm position and shoulder movement.
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The 2-minute check
- Place your trail arm to your side, flex it up, and open your palm.
- Grip the putter from this externally rotated arm position.
- Feel your shoulders and chest work more up and down, not around.
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Pronate your forearm to grip the club, maintaining that connection as you bend forward.
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Why it works
This video teaches how to achieve proper lead arm connection and external rotation at setup to prevent pushing putts right.
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The 2-minute check
- Pull your lead arm up, open your palm, and externally rotate your upper arm.
- Feel a slight pressure from your lead arm into your chest at setup.
- Pronate your forearm to grip the club, maintaining that connection as you bend forward.
- Keep the pressure between your upper arm and chest, letting your arm feel long through the stroke.
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The swing thought
Short backswing, accelerate forward
Feels like: “Speed up through impact”
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Why it works
This video teaches five key putting setup and stroke mechanics: elbow position, posture, head rotation, chin height, and acceleration through impact.
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The 2-minute check
- Practice turning only your head to look at the target, keeping your body still to maintain alignment.
- Lift your chin slightly from your chest to avoid tension and allow for a free stroke.
- Use a short backswing and accelerate the putter head through the ball, especially on short putts.
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Prevent head movement through impact
Feels like: “Eyes fixed on the grass”
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Why it works
This video teaches a visual focus technique to quiet the eyes and head during short putts for improved strike and accuracy.
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The 2-minute check
- Line up the ball and putter, then look down at the hole to confirm your read.
- Leave a small gap between the club and ball before taking your eyes back from the hole.
- Pick a specific blade of grass directly behind the ball and focus intently on it.
- Maintain awareness of the target in your mind's eye while focusing on the blade of grass.
- Strike the ball while your eyes remain fixed on that specific blade of grass.
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Move your sternum through the stroke
Feels like: “Sternum moves side to side”
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Why it works
This video teaches how proper posture and sternum movement prevent a closed club face, eliminating pulled putts.
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Practice short putts by placing 12 tees around the hole like a clock face
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Why it works
Lucas Herbert teaches a clock-face reading method, aiming small, and using stroke length for distance control to avoid three-putts.
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The 2-minute check
- Practice short putts by placing 12 tees around the hole like a clock face
- For short putts, pick a tiny spot inside the hole as your precise aim point
- Avoid lining up your ball; use a blank side to prevent alignment bias
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Commit to the chosen speed
Feels like: “Match speed to line”
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Why it works
Brad Faxon teaches a playful, speed-focused practice drill for short putts from various angles.
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The 2-minute check
- Set up four-foot putts from four compass points (12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock).
- From each point, hit three putts at different speeds: soft, firm, and golf course speed.
- Explore boundaries by hitting putts as softly or as firmly as possible.
- Challenge yourself to make 10 out of 12 putts in this drill.
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The swing thought
Use a mirror to verify your eye line is directly over the golf ball.
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Why it works
This video teaches a repeatable putting system focusing on proper setup, eye line, and a consistent pre-shot routine.
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The 2-minute check
- Film yourself face-on to check head and spine alignment over the ball.
- Ensure your shoulders are level to improve distance control and strike.
- Adopt a primary gaze, looking straight down at the golf ball.
- Use a mirror to verify your eye line is directly over the golf ball.
- Practice the 1-2-3-4 routine: set, look at hole, back to ball, stroke.
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The swing thought
Widen stance, center ball, keep putter low
Feels like: “Stab the ball into the hole”
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Why it works
This video teaches fundamental putting setup, the interdependent relationship between line and speed, and mental strategies for confidence and reading break.
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The 2-minute check
- Practice aligning your ball using a stencil on the practice green.
- Practice hundreds of one-foot putts to build confidence and alignment.
- For short putts, widen your stance and move the ball to the center.
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Develop a continuous motion in your pre-shot routine to avoid overthinking and stagnation.
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Why it works
This video teaches how to improve green reading using the "fine straight" drill, optimize putter fit, and develop a fluid, continuous pre-shot routine.
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The 2-minute check
- Measure your putter length against your wrist-to-ground distance for proper fit.
- Find a 15-foot uphill, straight putt and adjust your ball position until it rolls straight.
- Practice looking at the hole during your practice strokes to feel the desired speed.
- Develop a continuous motion in your pre-shot routine to avoid overthinking and stagnation.
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Limit backstroke to your back foot
Feels like: “Short backstroke, positive acceleration”
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Why it works
This video teaches how to prevent deceleration on short putts by adjusting ball position and shortening the backstroke.
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The 2-minute check
- Move the ball one to three balls back in your stance.
- Limit your backstroke so it does not go past your back foot.
- Maintain a consistent tempo and accelerate positively through the putt.
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The swing thought
Get up over the putt and right before you hit it, say "don't make it".
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Why it works
The video teaches mental strategies to overcome putting yips and pressure, specifically using counter-intuitive self-talk and verbal cues during the stroke.
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The 2-minute check
- Get up over the putt and right before you hit it, say "don't make it".
- When you take the putter back, on the way down, say a word to engage your conscious mind.
- Commit to your line, aim the putter, set up, and make a stroke.
- Accept that wherever the ball goes, you're okay with it.
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Roll the ball with confident speed
Feels like: “Hit it like a tap-in”
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Why it works
Teaches the 'tap-in' drill to develop consistent speed and confidence on short putts inside 6 feet.
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The 2-minute check
- Practice hitting a 6-inch putt to understand your natural tap-in speed.
- For a short putt, pretend the hole is closer and hit it with that same tap-in speed.
- Practice rolling balls to a shaft or target without a hole to learn consistent speed control.
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The swing thought
Set up a basic gate drill with six tees to ensure a neutral putter path.
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Why it works
This video teaches a comprehensive gate drill setup to ensure a neutral path and square face at impact, preventing pulled putts.
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The 2-minute check
- Set up a basic gate drill with six tees to ensure a neutral putter path.
- Place a second gate about a foot in front of the ball to train your start line.
- Check your ball position, ideally under your left eye, to neutralize your stroke path.
- Use a string or chalk line to ensure your putter face is perfectly square at address.
- Consistently hit putts through the front gate to confirm you are not pulling them.
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The swing thought
Aim the putter head towards the hole first, then set your feet.
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Why it works
This video teaches how to correct ball position and aiming routine to prevent pushing putts to the right.
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The 2-minute check
- Ensure the ball is positioned forward in your stance.
- Aim the putter head towards the hole first, then set your feet.
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