Your 3 Keys to Putting Like Rory McIlroy

Rory may be best known for his booming drives, but you can learn a lot from 3 simple keys in his excellent putting stroke.

The concepts below helped him achieve a #2 ranking in Strokes Gained – Putting at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship. Whether you’re struggling with distance control or consistency on the greens, these putting fundamentals are worth studying closely:

Watch the video below now because it will help you incorporate these principles and start putting better immediately! If you want to take your entire ball-striking game to the next level alongside your putting improvement, the AI swing analyzer can reveal exactly where your mechanics break down.

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One of the most critical elements in Rory’s putting technique is the relationship between his forearms and the putter shaft. When your lead arm and the shaft form a consistent, unified unit, you eliminate the independent wrist action that causes missed putts. This forearm-shaft alignment keeps the putter face square through impact and promotes a pure putting stroke.

His lower body stability is equally impressive. By keeping his hips and legs completely quiet, he allows his shoulder rocking motion to control the entire stroke — a true pendulum putting action that produces consistent distance control on the greens. You can train the same movement patterns using the GOAT Drill system, which builds full-body awareness and stability that transfers directly to your short game.

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