PGA instructor Danny Maude shares a proven 3-step putting system to master distance control and hole short putts consistently. He explains how proper sternum and head alignment create an organic pendulum stroke, how center-face contact eliminates distance dispersion, and how a 4-count routine with the 'guessing game' drill builds speed intuition on fast or unfamiliar greens.
Align your head, sternum, and hips right behind the ball to allow a natural pendulum stroke and stop pulling putts.
Position your eyes directly over the ball so you can see the target line clearly without straining your gaze.
Always align the putter face to your target line BEFORE placing your feet and body in stance.
Focus on striking the center of the putter face every time to keep roll distance predictable.
Develop natural green-speed intuition by hitting putts without watching the roll and guessing whether they ended short, long, or good.
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