The missed short putt is spectacularly annoying. It can have even the most level-headed golfer cursing themselves as they walk to the next tee, while the scar tissue can carry through the rest of the round and have a detrimental impact on overall putting performance.
One significant factor is confidence. More often than not, if you’re hovering over a short putt thinking the worst, you’re going to miss it. Confidence can be increased through repetition, so time spent on the practice green will stand you in good stead in this respect.
Below Chris Ryan talks through 3 keys to help improve your technique on short putts.
To sink more ‘knee-knockers’, you’ll first need to choose the speed before your line, then take time to correctly aim your putter and finally keep your head still until you’ve completed the stroke.