Getting Mad Is Costing You Strokes.
Getting angry after a bad golf shot doesn’t fix the shot — it usually ruins the next one. Learn to reset faster, stay committed, and stop giving away strokes because of your emotions.
Want to Putt Better?
Stop moving.
Good putting starts with stability. The more unnecessary movement you have during the stroke, the harder it is to control the putter face and start the ball on your intended line. Stay stable, simplify the motion, and give yourself a better chance to make putts.
Tension Is a Silent Killer
of Good Scores.
Tension can quietly destroy a good putting stroke. Tight hands, stiff arms, and too much effort make it harder to control the putter and feel the speed of the greens. This short supports the concepts in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you recognize what may be getting in the way of better putting.
Stop Changing Your Putting Setup
Make more
putts.
An inconsistent putting setup will make consistent putting almost impossible. Most golfers change their setup without even realizing it. Build the same setup every time and give yourself a much better chance to start the ball on line. You Can’t Putt is built around simplifying putting—not adding more random tips.
You Might Be Practicing
Missing.
Most golfers drop three balls about five feet from the hole and start hitting putts. The problem? If you miss enough of them, you may be doing more than practicing putting — you’re reinforcing what a miss looks and feels like.
You're putting
with too many
body parts.
A good putting stroke doesn’t need help from your hands, wrists, shoulders, head, hips, and everything else at the same time. The more moving parts you add, the harder it becomes to control the putter face and repeat the same stroke. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you remove unnecessary movement and make putting easier.
You're taking
too long over
your putts.
Standing over a putt too long can create doubt, tension, and second-guessing. Once you’ve read the putt and committed to your line, staring at it longer usually doesn’t help. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you trust your read, commit sooner, and putt with more freedom.
stop trying
so dang
hard.
Desperation creates tension, changes your tempo, and makes you chase results instead of committing to the shot in front of you. Better golf often comes from staying patient, accepting the outcome, and trusting your process. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT and the YOU CAN’T GOLF philosophy — simple reminders to help you think better and score better.
DECELERATION
IS KILLING YOUR
PUTTING.
Decelerating through a putt makes speed and distance control much harder. A good putting stroke needs a repeatable tempo that you can trust under pressure. Tempo isn’t something you just hope shows up on the course — it has to be practiced until the stroke feels natural and consistent. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you build a better stroke and become more consistent on the greens.
YOUR PUTTER
GRIP MAY BE
TO TIGHT.
Grip pressure has a huge effect on how the putter moves and how much feel you have in your stroke. Too much tension can make the stroke rigid, while too little control can make it inconsistent. The goal is to find a pressure that keeps the putter secure without creating unnecessary tension in your hands and arms. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you build a more repeatable putting stroke.
STop trying to
make bombs.
Most golfers treat long putts like they’re supposed to make them. That mindset can destroy speed control and turn a tough putt into an unnecessary three-putt. From distance, the goal should often be about managing your score — controlling speed, leaving yourself an easy second putt, and eliminating big mistakes. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders designed to help you think better, control speed, and score better.
PICK YOUR LINE,
TRUST IT.
Second-guessing creates hesitation, tension, and a stroke that never had a chance to be confident. Good putting requires you to make a decision and trust it. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you think clearly, commit to your read, and putt with confidence.
MISSES START
WITH YOUR
NECk.
Getting your neck and head into a stable position at setup can make it much easier to stay quiet through the stroke and keep the rest of your motion more consistent. This short supports the ideas in YOU CAN’T PUTT — simple reminders to help you eliminate unnecessary movement and build a more repeatable stroke.