Ben Crenshaw is recognized by golfers and fans of golf, alike, as being one of the greatest putters in the history of the game. Tiger Woods even once asked him for advice, and the suggestions he got in return permanently altered his putting technique. Although it was effective, Crenshaw's stroke was also fairly simple, so it's easy for any golfer to study and adopt.
Instructions
1. Stay as comfortable and relaxed as you can when addressing the ball and swinging your club. Crenshaw said that because there are so many different styles of putting, the most important thing each golfer can do is find his or her own style that feels the most natural.
2. Strike the ball with the middle of your clubface as often as you can. This is the strongest part of the club and gives you more control over your shot than the outer or inner extremes.
3. Make sure you putt with an even tempo. The speed of your swing doesn't matter nearly as much as its consistency and rhythm.
4. Keep your head down for one to two seconds after swinging through the ball with your club. Crenshaw once recalled that seven out of every 10 of his bad putts were the result of him being too eager to see where the ball ended up and raising his head.
5. Try to get the ball as close to the hole as you can. If it drops in, consider it an added bonus, but don't obsess over it.
6. Hold the putter as lightly as you can. Crenshaw was famous for his feel for the ball, which he said stemmed from holding the club so lightly that it would sometimes drop out of his hands.
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