How important is putting? If you HIT every green in regulation then you are allowed 2 putts per hole. On a par 72 course that's 36 putts and that's 50% of your strokes!

In putting there are only two critical factors, path and face angle. Of these two face angle is the most important. Think of it this way, if you have a 30 footer what's most important - distance or direction? What about a 3 footer? In the 30 footer DISTANCE is more important, not many people stroke a 30 foot putt and hit it 10 feet off line BUT they DO leave it 10 long or short, in the 3 footer DIRECTION is critical.

Reduce The Number Of Putts & Lower Your Scores

You have two options when it comes to putting - push or pull the putter.

Jack Nicklaus is a prime example of someone that "Pushes" the putter while Tiger Woods "Pulls" the putter. Both players are great putters. As a player YOU need to experiment to find out which "style" works for you.

Great putters look at a putt, select their starting line then focus on PACE. Bad putters think about direction almost exclusively. Get out of the direction mode and really concentrate on the pace of the putt and you'll make more of them.

For more information about how you can become a better putter visit our Forum located at http://www.chuckevansgolf.com/forum

Chuck Evans

Chuck Evans is one of only 31 Teachers in the world to hold the designation of "Doctorate in Golf Stroke Engineering", he is one of the most highly sought after instructors in the world not only by players but other teachers as well and is known as the Teacher of Teachers!

Chuck has appeared on numerous golf talk shows, written and published instructional articles in local, regional, and national golf publications. His DVD, "60 Days To Game Improvement" has sold in excess of 10,000 copies and his new eBook, "How To Build YOUR Golf Swing" is in the library of amateurs and Teaching Professional alike. He has also appeared as the featured instructor for education classes regarding the golf swing at various PGA Sections and Chapters around the country and is recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America's Top Teachers.

In addition Chuck has held the positions of Director of Schools for the PGA Tour Golf Academy and the Director of Instruction for the United States Golf Institute.

You can reach Chuck through his Golf Academy in Mesa Arizona by calling 480.862.6544

? Chuck Evans - 1968-2005

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