Three Putting Problems (And Which Training Aid Fixes Each One)

Not every putting training aid fixes the same problem.

That’s where most golfers get it wrong.

They know they’re not putting well but they don’t know why. So they buy a mirror or a gate or a random gadget and hope it helps.

Putting breaks down for specific reasons. If you can identify the issue, the right training aid becomes obvious. Here are three common putting problems you may be experiencing and the training aids that can help fix them.

Your wrists break down or flip through impact

If your short putts feel jabby and some are pushed or pulled it could be because you are flipping at impact. Under pressure you may feel like you’re “helping” the ball toward the hole.

When your wrists add loft through impact, rotate or break down through impact, the face angle changes. On a six-footer, even a tiny change means a miss.

The training aid to try: Orange Whip Putt Master

The Orange Whip Putt Master is designed to quiet the hands and promote a smoother, more connected motion. If your wrists try to take over, you’ll feel it immediately.

It encourages:

• A more stable face through impact
• A true pendulum motion
• Better connection between arms and torso

If your misses feel handsy or inconsistent inside 10 feet, this is could help.

Your putts don’t start on your intended line

Golfers who miss the ball on the low side or feel a push right off the putter face may think they are misreading when in reality it’s a start line problem.

Face angle controls the majority of initial direction in putting. If the face is even slightly open or closed at impact, the ball will not start where you think it will.

The training aid to try: Putting Arc T3

The Putting Arc T3 forces the putter to move on a consistent arc relative to your body. If you manipulate the face or reroute the stroke, you’ll know instantly.

It trains:

• Consistent path
• Stable face delivery
• Repeatable motion through impact

This device fixes how the putter moves through the hitting area so the ball starts where the face is pointed. I own this one and work with it often because you can use it indoors as well just to train your stroke. If your ball routinely starts offline, this will help fix it.

Your distance control feels random

With distance control problems, some putts can run several feet past. Others die halfway. You may notice your issues on longer lag putts having no consistency. You could be struggling with a stroke length and tempo problem.

Amateurs often vary both backswing length and rhythm without realizing it.

The training aid to try: Eyeline Golf Roll The Rock 8 Footer

The Roll The Rock 8 Footer provides built-in feedback on roll and finish distance. It gives you structure when you’re practicing.

It helps you:

• Calibrate stroke length
• Develop consistent tempo
• Train predictable pace

When you can repeatedly roll the ball to a specific distance with the same motion, your three-putts start to disappear. If you want to pair this with some metronome practice, you can learn something repeatable to take to the course with you.

Final thoughts

Putting doesn’t improve because you bought a training aid. It improves when you match the tool to the problem.