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Putt to the Pro Side of the Cup

When lining up breaking putts, pros will always favor the "high" side of the hole rather than the " low" side. The law of averages tells you that as a putt is breaking near the hole, gravity works in your favor if the ball is above the hole. If the ball is breaking away on the low side, gravity works against you. It's pretty simple--remember the pro side, not the low side, and you'll make more putts!

Reading the Green

Reading the green is an animal all to itself, so try and remember:
The break and the speed are the two factors you need to “read” when you read the green. Taking a few putts on the practice green before beginning play can give you an advantage to reading the speed of the greens on a particular day at a particular course. It's better to make adjustments on the practice green than on the first hole. When reading a green, get behind the ball and squat. You can see the contours of the green this way. Look at the putt from the side (the low-side preferably). An alternate view can help you better gauge distance. Watch your partners' chips and putts. How does the ball act on the green? When you putt, whether the result is good or bad, pay attention and mentally record what took place. You will process this later as you think back over your day's play.