Matt Baker Golf demonstrates a quick diagnostic test to identify your natural directional control finger. By placing your dominant pointing finger extended down the shaft of the putter, you can improve address alignment and start line accuracy.
Point at a target without looking at your hand to test pointing accuracy for both hands.
Determine which finger naturally points directly at the target.
Extend that directional finger down the putter shaft during your putting grip.
Use your directional finger to aim putts more consistently and lower your putts per round.
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