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Putting

Anyone who plays golf knows that putting touch is different every
day. Some days you seem to hit everything a little too hard, while
others you are always short. Then there are the rare days when
every putt is hit the correct speed.

If you play different courses it can really be a problem adjusting to
the different speeds of the greens.

I have found the best way to find your daily touch is to adjust your
grip pressure on the putter. While it is best to do this on the putting
green while warming up, it is also a good way to make an
adjustment while you are playing if you find yourself hitting all of
your putts too short or too long.

If you are leaving all of your putts short, you may find that an
increase in your grip pressure does the trick. If you are hitting them
too hard, loosen up the pressure a bit.

Once you find the pressure that is allowing you to hit your putts
the right speed, keep it consistent throughout the day.
Most three putts are caused by leaving the ball way short of or well
past the hole. Once you get your distance down for the day you are
well on your way to eliminating the wasteful three putts from your
score.