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Getting your putting right from the start makes everything easier on the green. Golf coach Claire Batista from the Claire Batista Golf Academy breaks down the essential mechanics of putting — from grip and setup to stroke technique and distance control. If you’re new to the game and want to hole more putts, this video is a great place to start.
Claire Batista – Putting
Claire Batista covers the fundamentals that give beginners a solid foundation on the greens. From where to position your eyes at address to how far to take the putter back, this video tackles the most common putting mistakes before they become bad habits. It’s straightforward, practical instruction aimed at anyone just starting out.
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Key Takeaways Eyes over the ball
Position your eyes directly over the golf ball at address — this also places them over your target line, making it much easier to stroke the putter straight back and straight through.
Use a pendulum stroke
Drive the stroke from your shoulders, not your hands — right shoulder up, left shoulder down — keeping your lower body still for a consistent, repeatable motion.
Match backswing to distance
As a guide for distance control, take the putter back one inch for every foot the ball needs to travel, so a three-foot putt needs just three inches of backswing.
Take these three checkpoints to the practice green and spend five to ten minutes grooving the pendulum motion with two clubs on the ground as guides — it’s a simple drill that quickly shows up any path or face-angle issues. This video is ideal for beginners who want to build good putting habits from day one rather than unpicking faults later on.
Golf Coach | Founder, Claire Batista Golf Academy
Claire Batista is a golf coach dedicated to helping players of all levels swing better, think smarter, and shoot lower scores. Her teaching focuses on clear, practical instruction — breaking down technique into drills and practice routines that actually translate to the course.
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