Golf Putting Instructions and Tips - Putting Stance

The beginner is to have a square stance with the feet about shoulder width apart and the toes of the shoes forming a line parallel to the target line.

There are as many variations in stance as in grip when using the putter. The beginner, however, is best advised to start  out with a square stance with the feet about shoulder width apart and the toes of the shoes forming a line parallel to the target line. The ball should be positioned somewhere between mid-stance and the left foot, wherever it feels comfortable and encourages the hitting of the ball along the target line.

Putting Body Position

Stand close enough to the ball so that the knees can be flexed, the body curled over and the eyes directly over the target line.

Stand close enough to the ball so that the knees can be flexed and the body curled over, thereby positioning the eyes directly over the target line (the eyes might be right over the ball or a little behind it). To determine if your eyes are truly over the target line, hold a coin at the bridge of your nose and drop it. If it lands on the target line, then your eyes are correctly positioned.

Golf Tips. Body position for putting. The golfer is curled over with his eyes directly over the ball and his body approximating somewhat the form of a question mark.