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 is recognized by his peers and students as an expert in the science of the golf stroke. He has been the featured speaker at various PGA Sections and Chapters teaching workshops and has been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the Top Teachers in America.

You can contact Chuck at 480-862-6544 or through the website http://www.chuckevansgolf.com