​The 4 Pillars of Putting

​The foundation every golfer needs to build consistency, confidence, and control on the greens.
​Putting isn’t one skill — it’s a system. These four pillars work together to create predictable start line, reliable speed control, and confident green reading. When one pillar is weak, your entire putting performance breaks down. When all four are strong, you putt like a scratch golfer.

  • Setup & Alignment — Build a repeatable foundation
  • Start Line Control — Hit your intended line under pressure
  • Speed Mastery — Eliminate three‑putts
  • Green Reading — A simple system that works anywhere
​Pillar 1 — Start Line What it means: Your ability to start the ball on the intended line with a square face and stable stroke.
Why it matters: If you can’t start the ball online, nothing else matters — not speed, not read.
What golfers over 40 struggle with:
  • Face control
  • Shoulder alignment
  • Grip pressure
  • Inconsistent setup
What I teach:
  • Simple setup checkpoints
  • Mirror drills
  • Gate drills
  • Start‑line calibration routines
Pillar 2 — Speed Control What it means: Controlling how far the ball rolls — the #1 scoring skill in putting.
Why it matters: Speed determines make‑percentage, 3‑putt avoidance, and lag‑putting confidence.
What golfers over 40 struggle with:
  • Deceleration
  • Poor contact
  • Inconsistent tempo
  • Misjudging green speed
What I teach:
  • Tempo training
  • Distance control
  • Green speed calibration
  • Benchmark distances
Pillar 3 — Green Reading What it means: Understanding slope, break, and how speed influences the line.
Why it matters: Even a perfect stroke misses if the read is wrong.
What golfers over 40 struggle with:
  • Misreading subtle slopes
  • Over‑reading vs under‑reading
  • Not matching speed to line
What I teach:
  • Simple slope‑identification system
  • Fall‑line awareness
  • Speed‑to‑line matching
  • Aim‑point‑inspired concepts (without complexity)
Pillar 4 — Routine & Mindset What it means: A repeatable process that produces confidence, clarity, and consistency.
Why it matters: A great routine removes doubt — the #1 killer of putting performance.
What golfers over 40 struggle with:
  • Overthinking
  • Rushing
  • Inconsistent pre‑shot routine
  • No mental framework
What I teach:
  • A 3‑step routine
  • Visualization
  • Pre-shot routine for putting (different than full swing)
  • Performance mindset