Do you look at the ball or the hole when you putt?
In this Golf Monthly instructional video, the team explores whether looking at the golf ball or the target hole produces better putting distance control and feel. The video explains how looking at the hole taps into natural athletic intuition to improve pace on longer lag putts. Practical guidelines are provided to help golfers decide when to look at the hole versus keeping eyes fixed on the ball.
Looking at the hole during lag putts enhances visual feedback, leading to better touch and distance control.
Looking at the ball remains advantageous on shorter putts where center-face contact and face alignment are critical.
Practicing heads-up putting helps eliminate stroke tension and overthinking over the ball.
Experiment on the practice green to find the ideal balance for your game on short vs. long putts.
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