BEYOND THE BAY: Staying Connected Through Your Putting Stroke
Mitch from Club Champion explains how to improve putting consistency by staying connected through the stroke. He demonstrates the Towel Drill to synchronize arm and body movement and a Right-Hand Only Drill to isolate the putting motion and eliminate 'handsy' errors.
Disconnection occurs when the biceps or armpits lose contact with the body, leading to an inconsistent putter face.
A stable putting stroke should maintain a 'triangle' formed by the shoulders and hands throughout the entire motion.
The Towel Drill provides immediate feedback; if your arms move independently of your torso, the towel will slip or fall.
Practice drills should only comprise about 25% of your total putting practice to ensure you stay sharp for real-game scenarios.
Single-handed putting helps isolate the dominant hand's role in driving the putter while minimizing unwanted influence from the lead hand.