The secret to clutch putting....

In this video from WhyGolf, Chris Bettencourt demonstrates how practicing with 'The Putting Thing' training aid improves start-line accuracy. By rolling putts through precise gates, golfers build stroke consistency to hit their intended target lines and make more clutch putts.

• Practice rolling putts through narrow gates to sharpen start-line precision.
• Developing consistent start-line control builds confidence for clutch putts under pressure.
• Regular feedback-driven practice helps maintain face-angle alignment at impact.

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