Short Putt (Inside 6 Feet)

All putts inside 6 feet. These must-make putts for bogey or par.

Grip

Whatever grip you use for long putts — stay consistent. Keep grip pressure steady throughout.

Narrower than lag putts. Feel connected and stable. Some players keep feet very close together.

Just inside left heel.

Eyes over the ball. Set up slightly closer to the ball. Head absolutely still — a moving head causes misses.

See the line, set up to the line, commit, head stays still, listen for the sound of the ball dropping.

Center of the face, on the start line. Firm enough to hold the break.

Peeking — looking up before impact to watch the ball. This is the most common cause of missed short putts. Eyes down until the ball is long gone.

Place a ball 3 feet from the hole. Hit 10 putts focusing only on keeping your eyes on the ball's starting spot until you hear it drop. Don't look up.

This is a beginner refresher, not professional instruction — see a PGA pro for swing changes.