Golf Putts

My Top 3

STOP THE YIPS!

I. Curing The Putting Yips

According to one definition, the “yips” are a: “nervous twitching in
the putting stroke resulting in poor accuracy & a lack of touch.”
So, what exactly causes the yips? (A pill that would make the yips
disappear would sell like crazy I bet.)

A. Anxiety
The yips are often caused by the anxiety of putting. If you look up
too quickly to see if your ball falls into the hole, your stroke might
not come out correctly. Furthermore, pulling or pushing your hands
might cause a similar outcome. And it should go without saying,
shaking & wobbling hands don’t do wonders for your score.

B. Wrist Breakdown
A “breakdown” (a bending or twisting of your wrist) in your right
hand can result in the yips. Often, this flick of the wrist happens just
before impact. This slight error can send your putt way out of line.

C. Alignment
If you line up improperly before putting & misalign your putterhead,
your body may subconsciously alter the swing path mid stroke in an
attempt to make a correction. Attempting to correct the path of a putt
mid-stroke is very difficult & likely to result in a push or pull. (Or,
the putterhead may cut across the ball, causing it to spin in an
unfavorable direction.)

II. Yip Cures
The yips may be easier to fix than you think. Take a look at these 3
common culprits. Are they affecting your putting?

A. Over-analysis
Over-analysis is getting so caught up in the mechanics of your
stroke, that your natural movement is impeded. When you overanaylze
a shot, you can become so self-conscious of your body
position that it may hurt your score. It becomes difficult to move the
putter back in a simple, straight, targeted line. Furthermore, you may
find yourself concentrating on the putterhead itself as it goes back &
through the ball. None of these will be beneficial to a score. Avoid
over-analysis & let the shot flow naturally.

B. Steering
Instead of swinging the putterhead through the ball toward the hole,
you may find yourself trying to steer the ball INTO the hole. This
“steering” is typically a tension filled attempt to guide the ball into
the hole caused by a lack of putting confidence.

This tension can cause you to over push the putterhead toward the
hole & it will mistakenly get your wrists or legs overly involved. As
stated above, just take it naturally as it comes….

C. Insecurity
Getting nervous & insecure over a putt, especially a short one, is a
sure way to mess up. Without confidence, negative thoughts will
enter your head & they can really affect your play.
“What will I do to make the putt? Will it go in? Can I lose the hole
or match I miss? Will I feel embarrassed in front of the other
players if I miss?”

Block these out. Learn to laugh them off.

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