This is an excellent video! I'm a 77-year-old ex-golfer. In my younger days I played to a 2 handicap but was always plagued with inconsistent putting. Twenty years ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident that shattered my leg, but worst of all ruptured several discs in my neck and lower back. Swinging the clubs caused excruciating pain, so I had to quit. Just last week I dusted off the clubs and took a few gentle practice swings and found I could swing with some discomfort but not the debilitating pain I experienced in the past. Now I'm looking forward to getting back out on the practice range and eventually the course. I've looked at dozens of KZfaq videos on putting, from Tiger to Shiels to Meandmygolf and all the others, and they all had really good points and tips, but none of them were as straightforward and "relaxed" as this one, giving us great information in an informal pleasant way and showing us great routines to establish in order to dial in our putting technique. You put a lot of information into a short video, and hit on the most salient points of a good putting stroke. I'm determined to practice these suggestions religiously inside until this severe inclement weather passes by and I get a chance to get back outside. My goal, if my back continues to hold up, is to shoot my age on a long par-72 course. This video will help me reach that goal. Thank you!

Great tips. Other instructors make it way too complicated but Danny has a way of breaking it down and making it simple and understandable.

This lesson improved my putting more then any other lesson I have ever watched. Set the base and the head and the rest just works. Thanks for keeping golf simple and easy. Enjoying golf so much more after watching your teaching

Danny is the best of all online coaches for me. Doesn’t blind you with science, makes things simple and just seems like an overall good dude. Thank you and keep ‘em coming mate!

Just found these videos, being a senior lady golfer two years in needed help in all the areas you have covered, thank you so much, will keep watching! Annie Reeks

Danny found this video the other day. Have used the "flowing" tip so useful 👍🏾 Have struggled for a while with distance control on the greens. Over the last 2-3 rounds used the relaxed feel and distance control has improved immensely. THANKS 😊

Danny is one of the best You Tube coaches. I love how he articulates his teaching philosophy and doesn't over complicate things.

You’re an amazing coach, truly committed to help struggling golfers. Thanks for that.

I was a scratch player but a terrible short putter all of my like. So at about age 65 I took it on. I spent about 200 hours under a 7 foot string to the hole and I FINALLY learned how to putt like a touring pro. It was very frustrating to learn. The most important thing is you have to understand the stroke. For the most part it is not what you think because of the tilt on the shaft. The people who manufactured "the Putting Arc" had it right, and that is why every touring pro has used one. But then it is more than just that. Once you do have a good stroke you have to learn to allow the putter's own momentum to control itself. A big flat topped Super Stroke grip really helps with this and that is why tour players all use it. And when you get the putter controlling itself very little else is important. That's why many tour players move all over the world as they putt today (unlike before). And this is why Ben Crenshaw wants the club almost falling out of your hands. And it is why Tiger and literally all tour players today "release" the club. You are releasing the putter to it's own momentum alone. They never explain that. And with a proper stroke it is then ALWAYS square to your target at impact. Then Tiger's "right hand only" drill is ultra important. It teaches you to go under with the blade and not around as you go through the ball. That is why he practices this way constantly. (I can now make 100 in a row from 6 feet with my right hand only just like Tiger.) Advice... Build a putter out of square wooden stock and rest the square shaft on a stair step as you stroke. This is the easy way to find out what a proper stroke really is. You will most likely be VERY surprised as you watch the blade (made out of wood). The people who manufacture the Putting Arc also sell an added clip on device to show you the same thing. When the putter glides unrotated on a single tilted plane, it will appear to your eyes to open going back and close going through and be swinging on an arc. But you are not manipulating it one iota with your hands or arms. That is what you see. It's almost an optical illusion. Then when released it is always square to your target at impact. This why all tour players make virtually everything short these day. It is not a God given talent, it is a learned skill based on scientific facts. But if you don't learn how a stroke actually works first, and if you won't then release the club to it's own momentum, you are wasting your time like I did all of my life. Hitting against a stiff left wrist is why all of us back in the day were horrible putters including most touring pros. And Dave Pelz didn't actually know his own ass from a hole in the ground. But guys like Tiger, Crenshaw, Stockton, and Stan Utley did. Especially add Michael Breed to that list too. Breed can actually tell you how to then increase your chance of making short putts by 50 percent. And it works too. All the new "young guns" use that technique. Me too. I think Fowler and Spieth are the poster child's of that method. Watch the "lift" as they come through the ball. That is NOT about good roll. It's about aiming a little right and closing the clubface down EVERY TIME by lifting at impact on a tilted plane. Remember Nicklaus's "bread and butter" fade on drives. Same thing in reverse on putts. And putting great Stan Utley has said, "I have no problem with a player hooking the ball into the hole". The chances of making it increase by about 50 percent due to an increase in the margin for error. It is one sided only.

I felt like a Jedi putting with my eyes closed, thanks Danny you've really improved my game!

Danny, I just watched your video on chipping. I took it to the course and was amazed at the accuracy - unlike I'd ever had before. Now I just need to work on my distance. Thanks for the great tip and lesson!

Every video is a gem. Unfortunately, my personal situation makes it difficult to find practice time. Thanks for keeping it simple. Biggest issue is getting out of sand traps.

Hi Danny I’m 81 still trying to get it right and thank you for making the lessons simple. I think you are a golfing gem. Gavin Australia

Hi Danny, I’m a golf beginner and I systematically find your tips pragmatically precious. Thanks for your solid simplicity and clarity while explaining and showing what should be done. Strongly recommended!!!

Just tried this out, the head still and legs still with the flowing body really worked for me. I feel like this lets the putter do its job and I'm not manipulating it. Thanks Danny!

I had serious movement in my arms and putter during the back swing . This has helped me so much. U are a credit.

I searched for a putting video from you Danny because your tips always make sense to me and i really need to find a new putting routine to gain consistency and remove nerves. Can't wait to try these drills, thanks

You teach golf the way I learned it. Thank you for giving me tools to help my 11 yr old grandson. You made me the cool Nana.

Really great stuff, best golf instructor online. You have a very precise, pedagogic and easy to understand way of explaining things. I keep coming back to watch your videos over again to review the techniques, since I am new to this sport.

i am new to your blogs, but am impressed with the simplicity of it all, thankyou danny!

Went for lessons and i was told to swing like a robot. No feel. And haven't improved my putting. I'm going to try your wonderful easy technique . Can't wait!! . Thank you again. 😊

It's great watching these videos. It ensures me that I'm on the right path. That being said... I think the best thing for any single person wanting to get better at putting...take your time. It gets extremely repetitive. To the point where you get ancy and want to keep moving on or trying something new. Learn to be slow and really focus on what is happening when you go fast or slow. I promise if you go half the speed you normally go, in practice... you'll sink A LOT MORE PUTTS! Thx Danny. Cheers to this season! The game of golf is played from 100 yards in, and I drastically changed my game with your knowledge! -Johnny MN

This is an excellent video with exercises you can start on immediately 👏👏👏

Only Danny can make that ski cap work. Great videos.

Great idea!!! My putting my really struggled as of the past couple years! I look forward to applying this in practice

Great video Danny, it’s such an important part of the game especially when trying to lower your handicap . . . We could probably all spend a bit more time in the practice area improving our putting.

i feel so comfortable while trying the techniques you teach. Awesome stuff. thank you

Excellent instruction on putting Danny! So much to pack into 17 min! Well done, I'm saving this one!

Excellent putting tips Danny, fundamentals and practice drills. Great instruction or reviews for players of all abilities. Thank you

Once again, brillant teaching! Lots of your tips and moves are well known to me, but you put it all together in a simple and natural way. thank you Danny , See you soon!

Thank you for your videos. Helping my golf in every aspect cheers x

Absolutely brilliant lesson Danny - you have demystified the process, I am going to take this out on the practice green this morning. Thank You 🙏

Again, you have nailed it. I am anxious to practice. Fantastic drill.

Great tuition as always. I was told to use one or (left or right) as your pendulum and leave the other arm as a light guide. It worked for two weeks and now I haven’t a clue. Think I’ll go back to your methods. Thanks

Hi! This is my first time watching your vids, and I needed A LOT of work on my putting. tysm!

You are a hero you saved my golf career irons & driver also putter

At last a putting video! Great advice again . Just need the weather to improve to get out there !

Thanks for these tips Danny great job I struggle with putting thanks for all you do

Best putting tips I have seen in years.

Had a great day of putting after watching this.......thanks Danny !

250k ! ! ! Congrats, Danny!

Agree with all the positive comments, you are a tremendous coach. Having watched your putting tips I now understand why my putting has left a lot to be desired. Going off now to practice. Many thanks.

Another simple and clever video from Danny. As said below weather prevents, even here in France, the chance to get out and put them into practice. Thanks Danny

Love the simplicity of your tips!

This is a brilliant video Danny! Can't wait to get out on the green and practice the tee peg gate method.

Always looking for ways to improve my putting. Never thought to use my balance cushions, but will give that a try later today. I’ve had major improvements in my golf swing as a result of practicing on balance cushions. Never realised how out of balance I was till I tried them. Love all these ideas you keep coming up with every week to help us lesser mortals with our golf game.

Top tips Danny.

Another great video. I have recently been trying to keep my legs stable and the balance cushions are a great idea to practise the feel. Recently I have practised feeling as if I am tensing and pushing my legs slightly forward to keep my stability and its proving to be effective. I have neglected my yputting but analysing my scores its whats costing me dearly so a huge thanks for the tips

Your new driving video on how to avoid the slice has worked for me, I shall be trying this putting technique this week, cheers Danny, Rick shields who haha no both great online coaches.

Thanks Danny. Another great video. I only knew of one drill for distance control was a Phil M. Drill (3 balls at different distances). This gives me something else to try.

Great lesson. I'll to add this to thing I know already. Thanks

Really like the tee idea and shutting your eyes to determine distance will try it today

Great lesson Danny! (As usual) Keep up the great lessons.

Love the one - two - three routine. I know that I think too long over putts. The old mantra of "think long, think wrong" really applies here. Will take these tips to the course next time I play. Your routine reminds me of my grandson's play (he's almost 4) and how he just walks up, lets his body line itself up and when he swings, the putts either goes in or comes very close. He does not fret the miss, just swings again and sinks it.

Danny, all your videos have been so instrumental in improving my game. i just practiced this one for about 20 mins, and i notice a huge difference already. I have one question about distance control when putting. Should my take away when putting longer distances increase or just my follow through, or both. Thank you for all your efforts. You are the best .....

Again very timely. Must try the two tee drill as no way I would get the ball through them. Exactly what the problem is I know. Build confidence. Thank you Danny.

Good feeling, I love it

Hey Danny This is top advise, I've already improved by 3 strokes in a week. Keep it up

Excellent training video. I can’t wait to try it out!!

Danny, I love your videos. They have helped me to improve my game. Can you make a putting skills playlist?

Hi Danny, this is a real golf putting master class. Thanks a lot

Another top video 👍 as always !!!

This helped my putting so much! Thank you very much. So grateful!

Another belting video ⛳️👍🏻 just forwarded to 3 of my golf mates who struggle with putting, I am a pretty solid putter but still taken a few things from this video, guys check this guy out, he knows his onions 👍🏻⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

I’ve seen a lot of videos/youtubers and although their content is great, theres just things you teach that are amazing, simplified, makes sense, gives you the feeling i can achieve it and no hidden elements left out or brushed over!! I don’t suppose you have any videos on reading greens? Unless its a very obvious incline/decline, I just can’t see the subtle breaks etc.

Love the tip on direction. Was taught to do that when lining up with irons i.e. find the line then concentrate on a point just in front of you when you line up your feet. Never thought of using that concept with putting, although so obvious now you've said it.

Fantastic video, thank you!

Thanks Danny. This putting tip is MONEY!!!

Excellent video. Thank you.

Cannot wait to try this session when weather allows Baz

About time,Awesome video.😊

Danny your one of my favorite teachers. What is best way to adjust to a golf course when you realize the greens are rolling 3 or 4 feet quicker.

Love the eyes closed for feel tip and also just using one ball, will def use these tips next weekend. Cheers Danny

Balance cushions putting mirror and tee pegs great tips a must buy and try.

Great help once again Thank you Sir !!!

I'm having trouble with my speed. Great tip on the eyes closed drill. Will try it out...AFTER I get to the course!

Great video love the idea of the mirror to keep my head straight, and putting through the tees, could you also organise some better weather so i can go practice

Great video Danny. Very helpful and a sructured approach. To add my contribution I find that staring at the hole for at least five seconds before striking the ball helps a lot with distance control and the guessing game.

Brilliant lesson Danny . Most amateur golfers dont practice putting enough . My biggest fault, I'm going to spend 20 minutes before each round this season on the putting green. Hopefully improve my putting 🤞🤞. Cheers Danny

I've been enjoying your videos, Danny. Appreciate the way you explain things! Could you make a video on putting grips? I know there are a few different philosophies out there - would love to get your takes and preferences.

Can't wait to try this tomorrow, great information 👍

Been watching you religiously for a year & really appreciate your methods. I spent a career as a professional drummer & have a hard time keeping my hands from messing up my putting stroke. Thoughts?

Danny, good drills. I play with a lot of low handicap and pros….without exception they follow thru low and hold the putter absolutely parallel to their target….one of the guys calls it “stick and hold” said he feels like he is following thru with the heal of the putter.

Thanks you, Danny! Up! 😇

Great video Danny and one of the few good videos I've seen on KZfaq on the subject of putting. Because there are so many different putting style types, grip methods, putters (equipment), philosophies etc. putting has, in my view, become the "orphan" of golf instruction. There's lots of good stuff on driving, fairway woods, hybrids, iron play (long and mid) as well as wedge play but there's surprisingly little on putting, particularly putting technique. This is quite surprising since we clearly use the putter more any other club in the bag. In fact in a theoretical perfect par round on a par 72 course 36 strokes will be puts and only 14 will be drivers assuming you use the driver on all par 4s and par 5s. Additionally, statistics show that of those 36 strokes 18 will be under 6 feet. Danny, I really think you could do a great series of putting videos with additional topics like: square to square putting versus open to closed putting, blade versus mallet putters, putter grip types, putter loft, green reading, lag putting, mid and short range putting, putting drills, etc. Thanks again for all the great content!

great video really like the way you keep things simple

Another great video that really help my putting, your videos are so helpful and very easy to follow, thanks for sharing🤗

Liked the "close your eyes drill,", to help build distance control.

Thanks Danny for making this great video. The scary 2 to 4 footers, where pairs of eyes are staring at you to make those, because of the sixers game. Those are draining. But, reassuring is the routine that you advocate. Gonna bring it to the course and use it. So what if I missed....

This is a great video Danny.Thanks

Thanks Danny. Great videos

Thanks for more great tips Danny and now on 250K you must be doing something right.

great vid. awesome u also got all the first 3 put in !

Great tips. We need some more putting videos!

Club I play at has a huge putting green . My Favorite drill is putt from the furthest distant i can do . I try to get within in a putter shaft or less to the cup . I try from maybe 90 feet away .Some others have joined me in this as a bit of a competition . helps my distant control and ability to read the green . Besides its fun . but I have gone many times just to practice putting . Also I have in my basement office a putter and inexpensive cup ball retriever and play around with it very often . My wife catches me all the time doing the palms down drill which she is always laughing at me about but she will join me in putting practice

I like the guessing drill. I will try it next time I’m on the course. Seems very good

In practice, I put a tee sticking out from my mouth which helps me determine if my head is moving. Works well for me.

I like the simplicity of your drill, and the part where you close your eyes seems fun and hepful to get the feel. Just waiting for the weather to calm down, it is a bit too stormy and wet outside. Have a nice weekend!

Lots of info in this video Danny. I use the technique you describe of just going with instinct like you're throwing a ball to someone. Just take all thoughts out of your mind and feel free and just putt. Putting is the best bit of my game and this helps me a lot. I will adopt your first tip though as never consciously think of this and also i tend to just aim at the hole instead of a target closer to me so will put this into my routine also. Start the season next weekend at a new club so excited to get started. Your driver tips from last week certainly helped me last night on the range. So fingers crossed for a good year. Thanks as always Danny my divorce is nearly sorted so will be down to see you as promised later in the year 👍

Great stuff, thanks