Putting aids are very prevalent in the golf world today. All types of players from tour players to beginners use all different types of putting aids which include elaborate contraptions to homemade putting devices. Putting training aids are used to improve a player's putting stroke and improve the roll of the golf ball on the target line.

Here are some putting fundamentals that putting aids can help you with to improve your game:

1. Eyes over the ball - Yes you can drop a golf ball from the bridge of your nose to check this or you can use a putting mirror. Most of the putting mirrors on the market also have other lines on the mirror so you can also check the alignment of your shoulders. With these lines you can insure that you are the correct distance from the golf ball and insure that you are aligning yourself on the correct target line.

2. Start the ball on the correct line - Direction is one of the two most important parts of a putt. Direction is most important when we get down to the three and four footers and something is on the line. Obviously, all of us can stroke a putt that travels three of four feet so distance is not a challenge. The use of putting aids referred to as putting pegs allow you to work solely the direction that you are starting your putts. Putting pegs are pegs anchored into the ground and has a string that runs above the ground between the two pegs. Sometimes they are made with pencils and string or you can purchase pre-made pegs. This will allow you to make your stroke and follow the golf ball under the string. You will have automatic feedback.

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