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How do you know how long a putter should be?

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You should be fitted. Your waist height, inseam and how low your hands are will all be taken into account.

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How can I tell how much power I should put into a putt?

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It depends on the distance you are from the hole; the further away you are, the harder you have to hit the ball.

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I'm a golfer and my dad is really good. He says I should putt softly because I don't want to get it past the hole. Is this true?

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No, short putts have no chance of falling. Always aim 6 inches past the hole.

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Why do some golfers take off their gloves when putting?

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Putting relies on your ability to have a good feel for the club, and some golfers believe they have a better feel without gloves. This is based on personal preference, and if you are more comfortable wearing gloves while putting, go ahead.

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I have read that the putting stroke is a rocking of the shoulders but this article advocates a swinging of the arms. Could someone elaborate please?

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Putting relies on a short but firm swing so rocking your shoulders to the power expected to reach the hole gets the arms used to the power needed. You still use your arms but the shoulders generate the power.

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