The mystery of golfing is putting. It is what separates the PGA ranking golfer with the rest of us mere mortals. The Tiger Woods of this world have one thing going for them - they know the necessary amount of pressure to put behind the ball in order to roll down on the green to the hole. To putt a ball is to roll the ball on a green surface. To be able to do this with a degree of success is what makes one a great golfer. Below are some tips that can help improve your putt.

Close your eyes when practicing

Do you know why dreams are so vivid? It is because the imagination part of the brain is on hyper drive. You can apply the same trick during your practice by visualizing the ball movement with your eyes closed.

Smaller Holes for Practice

The harder it is to put a golf ball into a hole the more accurate you will get. As you get better with putting, make the holes smaller.

Visualize before putting

You need to have a vivid view of how the ball will roll down the green. Anything that is imagined and vividly seen is easy to translate into action. That is how the novelist translates their imaginations into stories.

Vary your putting green

If you get perfect at one angle of playing, vary it. Most experts say that after putting 3 consecutive balls into a hole, it is time you moved on. Make sure you do not overstay at one practice angle.

Pick your greens carefully

Never pick an easy green unless you are just starting out. If you want to become a good putter, then you need the greens as hard as they come. You will probably get it easier in real playing, but playing in difficult courses makes you better.

Adapt a Putt Routine

This might sound corny, but it actually helps. Ask any great performer whether he has a pre-performance routine and you will hear all kind of funny stories. Whatever helps you relax, do it.

Do not make a putt unless you are sure

Putting tests your accuracy. Unless you are absolutely sure that you will make an excellent putt, do not make it. A lot of failures dent your confidence. Note that confidence galore is one thing you need when putting a golf ball.

Keep your head still

Whenever you are making a putt, keeping the head still is important. Any slight distortion to your stance will ruin your aim. Always make sure that you are still before hitting the ball.

Keep the Putter behind the ball

Before hitting the ball, make sure that you have the putter behind the ball so that you can adjust the face of the putter as appropriate.

Believe that you are able

No matter how much training you get, if you do not believe in yourself, you will never be a good golfer. Again, confidence is an important mix in golfing.

There you have it. Go ahead and try these tips and see quickly you'll become a good putter and ultimately a good golfer.