How to teach a child to putt a golf ball

• feel
• confidence
• imagination
• sound basic fundamentals

You may notice that the majority of the qualities necessary for good putting are in the mind. If you believe you can, you will.

Sound basic technique includes (see Figures 1, 2, & 3)

1. the grip varies; however, the pressure should be soft and comfortable.
2. make sure the putter is not too long. Adjust to fit the child.
3. let the arms hang freely from the shoulders.
4. position the eyes directly over the ball (see Figure 4)
5. position the ball in the forward half of the stance
6. feel the strike in the shoulders.Never move the head until you hear the ball drop into the hole
   Figures 1, 2, & 3

Figure 4

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