The New Way to Putt: Look at the Hole
Exclusive research shows that looking at the hole while you putt can lead to big improvement, fast!
By David Dusek, Deputy Editor, GOLF.com
Published: October 01, 2005
How to Work Looking at the Hole into Your Game
The trick is to genuinely believe that looking at the hole is going to make you a better putter. Nothing inspires belief like results, so here's a two-week plan for success.
Days 1-5: Before your next few rounds, hit five or 10 putts on the practice green while looking at the hole. This will start convincing your brain that you won't whiff.
Days 6-7: Hit 50 putts to holes at various distances on a practice green. (If your back won't let you do them all at once, pace yourself.) After a while, you'll see that your leaves are getting closer, especially from long range.
Day 8-13: Before your round, pick three holes where you will putt while looking at the cup. Have faith - if you've practiced, you're not going to whiff.
Day 14: Play a complete round without looking at the ball while putting.