Why Keep the Putter Low Through Impact?
Keep the putter low as it moves through the ball. Eric Brasch uses that simple cue to promote cleaner contact and help the ball begin its roll without an exaggerated lifting motion.
What the cue is meant to change
The goal is a controlled putter motion through impact. You are not trying to press the putter into the turf. Let the head travel low for a short distance while your posture and rhythm stay steady.
Putting results include start line, ball speed, skid distance, and the percentage of the putt spent rolling. TrackMan defines each of those measurements separately. Eric’s cue gives you one movement to practice while you watch the ball’s first few feet.
Practice the low-through-impact feel
- Start with a short, level putt so distance does not dominate your attention.
- Set the putter square behind the ball and choose a start line.
- Make two slow rehearsals with the putter staying low past the impact position.
- Roll the putt and watch the quality of contact, start direction, and pace.
- Repeat the same motion before increasing the putt length.
Avoid forcing the putter downward
“Low” describes the shape of the motion, not extra pressure into the ground. Keep the stroke smooth. If the putter catches the turf or your hands become tense, reset and make a smaller rehearsal.
Use the result as feedback
Watch where the ball starts and whether your pace remains predictable. Those observations tell you more than trying to hold the putter in a fixed position. If contact or start direction changes from putt to putt, shorten the stroke and rebuild the motion.
For personal feedback, work with Eric at 24 Precision Golf and practice the cue in the facility’s indoor putting area.