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Putting · Technique

Keep trail index finger firm when it's down the putter

Press the index finger slightly against the side of the putter grip to begin with, and going back and through, keep the index pad pressing to the palm pad and keep the finger firm and constant without getting wiggly or loose. In putting even a minuscule face manipulation from finger movement can hugely change the outcome, so the goal is zero finger action.

Channel: stayhandsy

Watch official source at 35:58

Try it

  1. press it slightly against the side of the putter to begin with
  2. when you go back and through, keep the index pad to the palm pad pressing
  3. keep that index finger firm - don't get wiggly with it or let it get loose

Why this context matters

Applies specifically to golfers who extend the trail index finger down the putter grip.