Like any golf skill, good putting is earned - not given. Solid technique matters, but understanding the core concepts and the cause-and-effect behind them is what helps you become your own best coach ...

Great putting isn’t a secret—it’s starting the ball on line. Inspired by Lydia Ko, this simple ruler drill builds face ...

Just as important as developing them is to make sure they match up. For example, reading more break into a putt requires hitting the ball at a softer speed. If you have a push or a pull miss, that ...

Golf Digest senior writer Alex Myers is on a one-year mission to see how good he can get at golf through daily practice and playing. Read more from his “Late Scratch?” series here. I was thrilled to ...

Most golfers who struggle with putting fall into the trap of trying to be perfect — almost robotic. That instinct makes sense. When we’re working to master a finesse motion, it’s natural to want as ...

Golf Digest senior writer Alex Myers is on a one-year mission to see how good he can get at golf through daily training, practice and playing. Read more from his “Late Scratch?” series here. People ...

Editor’s Note: In honor of Tiger Woods' 50th birthday on Dec. 30, 2025, Golf Digest is analyzing different parts of Woods' game and career to explain what made the 15-time major champion so great.

You line up the putt. You read the break. You take your practice strokes. You feel confident. Then you hit it and watch it ...