Putting
Stroke mechanics, green reading, speed control, alignment systems, and the practice drills that actually transfer to the course.
Putting sits at the heart of the ResortGolfer library. Our editors have organized the material below for golfers at every level — from first-time players curious about the fundamentals to mid-handicappers refining a system that already works.
Every page in this cluster is reviewed by playing professionals or PGA-certified instructors, cross-referenced against published research where applicable, and updated as equipment, rules, and tour-level data evolve.
Use the topic grid below as your entry point. Each card opens a deeper guide with practice drills, video references, and links to adjacent material across the site.
“Drive for show, putt for dough — still the truest cliché in golf.”
Explore the cluster
Hand-edited entry points into the deeper material on this subject.
Stroke Mechanics
Pendulum vs arc — and what the data says.
Green Reading
AimPoint, plumb bob, and slope geometry.
Speed Control
Distance dispersion is the master skill.
Putting Drills
Gate drill, clock, ladder, and the string drill.
Pressure Putting
How to make four-footers when they matter.
Alignment Systems
Sightlines, ball lines, and putter design.