Ben Crenshaw is often considered one of the best putters of our time.
7 Philosophical Tips from Ben Crenshaw on How to Putt Well
1. Stay loose, comfortable and easy. Don’t think precise or mechanical thoughts.
2. Think of the pace you want the ball to travel.
3. Picture how far to the right or left the ball should travel around the hole: the object is to see how close you can come to the hole every time.
4. Try to meet the ball solidly. Consistent putts stem from consistent, solid strikes on the middle of the clubface.
5. Make sure your tempo is even–back and through.
6. Stay down through the putt. Don’t be so anxious to see the results.
7. Stay comfortable and relaxed.
12 Technical Tips from Ben Crenshaw on How to Putt Well
1. The grip he uses for full shots and his putter grip is not that different. He uses the reverse overlap grip. Video below or click here.
2. Have equal pressure from both hands.
3. Grip the putter lightly enough where you make the putter head feel heavy.
4. His weight distribution is 60%-40% on his left side.
5. Feel your arms hanging down. That’s how far away you should be standing away from the ball.
6. Match your putter length to your body. If you’ve got long/short arms, adjust it for maximum comfort and minimal tension.
7. Stand with your feet slightly open, but keep your feet square. He does this because he sees the hole better.
8. Bend your knees very slightly.
9. Your eyes should be either directly over the ball or just inside it. Test: drop a golf ball from you eyes and see where it lands.
10. The back swing and follow through should be equidistant.
11. If your pace is off, it’s likely your grip pressure is off.
12. Stay relaxed and be cognizant of any tension in your body.
