How to Hold a Belly Putter
The belly putter has helped many golfers improve their putting statistics. The belly putter is able to reduce the range of motion during the putting stroke because of its shape. Holding the belly putter correctly helps to reduce unwanted movement of the hands, arms and wrists, which enables you to make better puts.
- Get into a comfortable stance with our feet spread shoulder width apart. Simply, use a stance that is similar to the one of a standard putter. If you want to get a little more comfortable, adjust your stance so that you are a little more upright.
- Rest the top of the belly putter about 2 to 4 inches above your belt on your mid-section. Test out different length belly putter until you find one that feels comfortable in length for your. If you are a golfer with a little more rounded mid-section it may be more comfortable for you to rest your belly on top of the putter instead against the front of your body.
- Use your normal putting grip to hold the handle of the belly putter. Test out different grips if you want a more effective or comfortable grip. A common way to grip the putter is to take the back of your left hand and the palm of your right hand and point it to your target line.
- Take several practices strokes without using a golf ball. Get familiar with the pendulum motion of the belly putter. Get a feel of what works bests and feels most comfortable.
- Practice putting on a level surface using a golf ball. Determine how the belly putter affects your distance control. Practice putting strokes uphill as well as downhill. As you practice adjust your grip to find the perfect combination that you like the best.