Mastering Putter Face Control: The Key to Making More Putts

TLDRFace control is the most important factor in putting. Regardless of the path, if the putter face is aimed at the target, the ball will start on line. Use the 'two tees' drill to improve face control.

Key insights

🎯Face control is crucial in putting, even if the path is not perfect.

⚙️Using the 'two tees' drill can help train your putter face control.

👁️Putter face alignment relative to the target is more important than path direction.

Face control leads to more accurate and consistent putting.

🔄Swinging the putter inside or outside does not matter if the face is square to the target.

Q&A

What is the most important factor in putting?

Face control is the most important factor in putting. If the putter face is aimed at the target, the ball will start on line regardless of the path.

How can I improve my putter face control?

You can improve your putter face control by practicing the 'two tees' drill. Place two tees on the front side of your putter and try to hit them at the same time to ensure a square club face.

Is path direction important in putting?

While path direction can affect the roll of the ball, it is not as important as putter face alignment. Even with an imperfect path, if the face is aimed at the target, the ball will start on line.

How does face control affect putting accuracy?

Face control is crucial for putting accuracy. When the putter face is square to the target, it leads to more accurate and consistent putting, resulting in more made putts.

Does the swing path matter in putting?

The swing path in putting is not as important as putter face control. Swinging the putter inside or outside doesn't matter if the face is square to the target.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Face control is crucial in putting, regardless of the swing path.

00:26Using the 'two tees' drill can help improve face control.

00:58Putter face alignment relative to the target is more important than path direction.

01:43Face control leads to more accurate and consistent putting.

02:22Swinging the putter inside or outside doesn't matter if the face is square to the target.