Putting Practice Takes Effort

Putting is one of the most over-looked parts of the game of golf yet, it adds up to almost half of your shots. Given this stat, you'd think that the average golfer would want to practice their putting more often. This just isn't the case. People tend to ignore this part of their game all too frequently. Here are a few reasons why:

1. People Don't Have Time. In today's day and age, time is limited. People are rushing from work to the course with only a few minutes to warm up. These few minutes are usually spent hammering a few drivers into the range as opposed to hitting a few putts. If you find yourself with limited time, buy a practice putting aid and do your putting practice at home. A great time is before or after dinner. If you can make it part of your daily routine it won't be a big deal if you find yourself rushing to the first tee.

2. Back Problems - Because the larger part of your body is over hanging your toe line when you putt, it can put some strain on your lower back. If you're not used to it, this strain can make your putting practice end rather quickly. If you have a bad back, you should start off slowly. Putt for 10 mins. for a while. Once you get used to it, go to 15 mins. and so on until you build up your stamina.

3. Boredom Sets In - Let's be honest, putting isn't as exciting as crushing a huge drive. Because people would rather be crushing drives, they avoid practicing their putting. If this sounds like you, ask your friends or members that are hanging around to take you on in a putting competition. By putting a bet on the outcome, you'll not only be practicing your putting under pressure, but you will also add some excitement compared to just putting by yourself.

4. You Are Not Very Good At Putting - If you are not a good putter, it's very easy to ignore it. As you know, if you never practice something you can't expect to get any better. The thing about putting is that as you start to improve it does become fun. Unfortunately, you have to get over that hump of putting poorly first. You'll never find out if this statement is true unless you make time to practice your putting.

5. No Immediate Results - When you practice your putting, you can't expect to sink everything. What you have to do is lower the bar a little so that that do see immediate results. Maybe your first goal is to get every putt within 5 feet. Then, go to 4 feet etc. Another goal could be to get every putt on line not worrying about the distance. Once you get the ball on line, then start dialing in the distance. You really can see immediate results you are realistic about your goals.

6. You Need Touch - Putting is much different that hitting a 300 yard drive. Brute force is not required. Because of this, some people don't find it all that fun. Although at first glance, the feeling of smashing a big drive out there should outweigh a 6 foot putt, making that 6 foot putt is for birdie or eagle, is a lot more exciting. Make sure you're spending some of your time putting, people are much more impressed with scores rather than 300 yard drives into the trees.

7. People Are Lazy - I realize it takes a lot of effort to wander over the putting green and hit some practice putts but things could be worse. You could be doing some strenuous or tedious work around the house. The next time you are debating whether to practice your putting or to go home, you may want to stick around. You never know what is waiting for you at home.

Hopefully, I've given you some food for thought when you think about how much you are currently practicing your putting. If you can just spend a little time on the putting green on a regular basis, you'll start to putt better which will be reflected in you be able to shoot lower scores.

By: Paul Wilson..

About the Author: Paul Wilson is the creator of Swing Machine Golf which instructs people how to copy the perfect swing mechanics of Iron Byron. He is also the inventor of the Puttacup indoor putting practice cup which allows you to putt in your home.

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