Less Mechanical More Natural David Leadbetter The Golf Channel Have you ever found yourself getting very mechanical with your putting stroke? Or have you caught yourself watching the putter head swing back and forth too many times? If you have you are going to have some real putting problems. When you start watching the putter head you will lose your sense of rhythm. It's very difficult to get the putter flowing again once that happens. Here are two ideas that will help your stroke feel less mechanical and more natural. Putt With Your Eyes Closed Line up the putt and then close your eyes. Make your stroke and actually try to feel what the putter is doing or simply sense what is taking place. Look at the Hole Another idea to try is looking at the hole. Take your setup over the ball. Turn your eyes to the hole and then just make your stroke. These two ideas will really help you get away from being too mechanical. I see this happen with a lot of players who have a decent stroke but they do not let the putter flow. So close your eyes or look at the hole and you may find that your putting will really improve.