This Simple 4-Inch Rule Will Instantly Fix Your Low-Side Putts

Want a FREE PASS Putting Assessment 👉 https://thepassputtingcoach.com Struggling to stop missing short putts on the low side? This simple adjustment will transform your short putt tips into a clear system for how to putt better under pressure. Email me here to work with me: [email protected] 0:00 – ❌ Why low-side misses happen (especially left-to-right putts) 1:55 – 📊 Even Tour pros miss 4–5 footers (and why) 2:52 – 🎯 Choose a precise start line for feedback 3:35 – 🧠 Why we subconsciously steer left-to-right putts 5:26 – 📏 The “4-Inch Rule” explained 6:10 – ✅ Commit to a straight line 4 inches left 7:28 – 🔄 Adjust speed, not your stroke 8:03 – 🚀 Proper pace: roll it 12 inches past 9:32 – 🧩 How this prevents yip tendencies Missing low-side putts isn’t usually about stroke mechanics. It’s under-reading break, under-committing, and trying to “guide” the ball into the hole. Instead of thinking “left to right,” think: ➡️ Straight. 4 inches left of the hole. That’s it. By committing to a straight start line (4 inches left for a typical short left-to-right putt), you eliminate steering, improve face control, and gain honest feedback on speed and read. Then adjust pace accordingly — not your stroke. What you'll learn • Why golfers under-read left-to-right short putts • How lack of commitment causes low-side misses • The simple 4-inch rule for short breaking putts • Why your job is to roll it straight — not “make it break” • How proper pace (12 inches past) improves make percentage • How this method helps prevent early yip tendencies #stopmissingshortputts #shortputttips #howtoputtbetter #puttingdrills #golfputting #golfshortgame