If you are struggling with your putting, quite possibly the rhythm of your stroke needs to be addressed.  One simple training aid can help you do just that: a metronome. 

Used properly, a metronome can establish a rhythmic pace to your stroke that NEVER varies from one putt to another.  This is so important because if you can begin to stroke putts at a constant tempo, touch and feel become easier to acquire. 

You can purchase a hand-held metronome at any music store.  Once you have it, head to the practice green and set it to about 72 beats per minute to start.  For some people, 68 or so may be better.  For others with a more upbeat personality or stroke, 78-82 might be better.  Either way, experiment until it "feels" right.  You will know. 

Set it to a 2-beat interlude, and then begin to putt.  For all length putts, beat #1 is the end of the backstroke and beat #2 is impact. Period.  It's that simple.  

Here's the tricky part....ALL putts hit the two beats.  That means short putts will feel like the putter moves a bit slower than longer putts. This is actually correct because each stroke, regardless of length, hits the proper beat and stays in rhythm. 

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