Putting – find the middle

Two key elements to good putting are line and distance control.

To develop consistency in both these areas requires a repeatable stroke where the ball is struck in the ‘sweet spot’ on the putter face.

Try this exercise on the practice green to help you find the middle of the face more often.

Tape a plastic ball marker to each end of the face on your putter, leaving just enough room in the centre to strike a ball.

Next, try rolling 10-foot putts without touching the ball markers to guarantee you are finding the best impact point every time. If you would like to book a golf lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional, call 17750777.

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The Royal Golf Club’s academy team is offering two great deals on golf tuition this December:
Mini Monty Group Playing Lesson
Have fun with friends on the Mini Monty par 3 course. Allow our PGA pros to escort you round, giving guidance on course etiquette, golf rules and your swing. Two hour group sessions are available seven-days-a-week and will feature a maximum of four players per group. Price: Members BD20/ visitors BD25 per person inclusive of green fee, equipment hire and refreshments.

9 Hole Playing Lesson for BD60
Play alongside a PGA Professional in a two-hour session on the Montgomerie championship course and a second and third player can join you for free. The price is BD60 for this offer regardless of whether you come alone or bring along a friend or two, and includes green fees, equipment hire and refreshments. 9-hole playing lessons may be booked Sunday through Thursday.

To sign up call 17750777.