Golf Short Game Tips for Beginners

Never forget the importance of putting when it comes to the game of golf. If you want to enjoy the game and do it with some success, you need to learn how to putt well and learn how to swing well.

But for this article, we are going to focus on just putting, since you can have pretty good success, even without being able to swing your golf clubs well. What is involved with becoming a good putter of the golf ball? Confidence comes to mind first. Not over-confidence, but confidence that you are a good putter, and if you are not, you need to gain confidence.

This is difficult because it's not easy to wipe out of our memory putts that we have missed. Try to concentrate on remembering your good putts only. Every time you get up to putt, let your mind wander to another time that you made a really good putt. Overtime, this will become natural and your mind will become more and more positive. You almost need to become like a basketball player who finds himself in the zone, learn to get in the putting zone! A simple tip that can help in this regards is to narrow your focus. Really try and see the line and when you have a pretty good idea about where it is, find a spot about 3 or 4 inches in front of your ball that you can aim at. Doing this, will relieve a little bit of anxiety and it will then allow you to put a little more focus on the speed you need hit the ball.

Always take a few practice strokes and with each stroke visualize the ball going into the cup. Keep your hands loose on your putter and allow your shoulders to rock like a pendulum. With enough practice, you will be able to really get a feel for putts and you will start making more, thus adding to your confidence.

So in conclusion, it is highly recommended to think positive. Do your best to remember only your good putts. Setup for proper alignment first, by picking a spot a few inches in front of your ball. Take practice strokes while feeling and visualizing the ball going into the hole. The more you see the ball going into hole, the more you will begin to believe that you are a great putter. If you do miss a putt, try not to get upset about it, although it is easy to do, trust me! But rather spend just a few moments and ponder on why you missed the putt. Perhaps you misread the break, or you didn't hit the golf ball hard enough. Whatever the reason, file it away in your memory as a positive learning point. If you can see the positives of why you missed, then your mind and body will adapt and hopefully get better. So try these tips and always remember to have fun. Golf may look simple, but it is hard to master. But if you have a good mental outlook you will find success in putting. Good Luck!