PUTTING TECHNIQUE | Paddy's Golf Tip #18 | Padraig Harrington

Putting is a key component of any golfer's game and good putting can make all the difference to your scorecard. In this video, I go into detail about the proper putting technique and what tips I use each time I'm on the green.

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About Padraig Harrington:

Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.

Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Putting Technique
0:10 The Importance of a Solid Setup
1:00 Finding the Correct Ball Position
2:10 Rocking Your Shoulders for a Smooth Stroke
3:00 Understanding the Slight Arc in Your Stroke
4:15 The Benefits of a Neutral Grip
5:20 Adding a Tap for Effective Roll and Speed
6:40 How to Commit to Your Putt Pace
7:50 Overcoming Uphill and Downhill Challenges
9:00 Why High Breaks Are Key for Long Putts
10:50 Tips for Two-Putting with Confidence
12:00 Final Thoughts on Putting Technique

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PUTTING TECHNIQUE | Paddy's Golf Tip #18 | Padraig Harrington

[PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

Let me know in the comments below what you think are the most useful tips!

[Styleclassics]

Missing the longer range putts on the high side … pure gold tip, thanks Paddy !

[cmitchphoto]

Padrig: I watched ur video on putting and how a putt missed low ends up 3x further away than one missed high. I used that thought on every putt today and played a little more break on every putt. I am 71 and I shot my age for the first time. Made 132’ of putts. Great lesson. Thank you.

[thehash]

The stopping at impact has transformed my putting....this is pure gold.

[jacktoliver]

This guy is a natural instructor. A gift.

[ClassicGolfClubs]

The "tap" thought is great, gives a positive image to the stroke.

[vegardkarlsen]

For a golfer, this is where the rainbow ends. Pure gold! We have access to real, hardearned experience, and at the same time we can sense how much scientific research has added to the presentation.

[tororosso]

Your advice about going on the high side is gold dust.Great tips from someone who has done it all and just wants to give something back: wonderful!

[RJWSuffolk]

Loved the tip on long putts, always go high. BTW was concerned you might take a break from your vids. You were hugely respected as a classy Ryder Cup captain, and really appreciate your infectious enthusiasm for teaching us handicap golfers how to improve. Big thank you.

[alfredoceballos]

Have always heard of missing on the high side "the pro side" but this video demonstrates what thst actually means visually and from a world class golfer and TEACHER. Thanks Paddy!

[markb]

I've watched a lot of Padraig's tip over the last few weeks, and my game has gotten a lot more solid. That putting high trick on longer putts really works.

[ryand]

Paddy I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do these videos, they are so helpful and from a man as experienced as yourself they are invaluable. Personally I would like a weight transfer tip from top of my backswing to finish

[jnvc]

Thanks again Padraig.
Putting way high and trying to stop at impact have just worked wonders for me.

[williammacdonald]

I appreciate the way you tell us ie 1” in front of the sternum and that’s how it is “ no what if’s or what about…thanks again

[GKFC]

Thank you for clarifying the grip in this video.

Very useful to see the differences between it and a more orthodox "in the fingers" grip for the rest of the game.

[donhall-aquitania]

Downhill putts are the trickiest for me. Thanks for the great video.

[danlong]

Brilliant! I've never heard thar bit about missing on the high side on long puts. Thank you, Paddy!

[kevinoh]

Fascinating and insightful as always!
Love the tip on placing the ball 1 inch forward of the sternum to promote the slight upward stroke and get a roll. Also love the tip on missing long putts on the high side to shorten the distance of a 2nd putt.

Common sense tips as always but explained in such a way that we can learn to do things right without too many swing thoughts, or technical changes.

Keep up the great work Padraig.
You are making the technical side of the game far easier to understand by showing us great technique that is achievable for everyone!

After you have another 5 wins on the European and PGA tour over the next 2 years, you could definetely have a future as a coach!

Absolute legend!!!

[robdelaney]

Brilliant as always. Never heard the missing on the high side tip. Makes so much sense.

[Mr.Big]

Watched for the third time just now.., always a good idea to refresh the lessons by Paddy. This is gold.