Disc golf: Try this simple hack to make putting ‘feel’ easier

Putting routines.

If you’ve got one, keep it.

And if you don’t have one, find one.

And then keep it.

Nate Sexton flips his disc a half-dozen times. James Conrad whips his glorious ponytail back over his shoulder. Kevin Jones drops his booty lower than you’d think is humanly possible. Imitate what you see others do until you discover what works best to calm your nerves.

Or, better yet, come up with your own process. As long as it’s short and repeatable, it’ll get the job done. It can be your signature move out on the course, should you so choose – have fun.

Still, there are many who’ve got a putting routine down pat, yet can’t seem to shake the nerves amateur disc golfers frequently feel when staring down the barrel of a very makeable 22-foot putt with the rest of the card watching intently to see if they’ll wet the proverbial bed.

The simple fix?

Practice.

Duh.

Getting cozy with your backyard practice basket is the long-term solution.

There IS another way, though …

And it’s got everything to do with your putting routine. Stick with whatever routine you’re currently working with. However, instead of addressing your lie and getting started with things, space permitting, stand five to seven feet back of your lie and work through the same routine.

Then, before putting, make your way to your actual lie and putt without repeating said routine.

To clarify, proceed as follows:

• Stand five to seven feet back from your lie.
• Work through your putting routine.
• Then, address your lie.
• And putt.

Doneskie.

The logic behind this is simple …

Sure, a 22-foot putt might look long. But when compared to a 27-foot putt, it feels doable.

Or more doable, at least.

I’ve also heard disc golfers claim this hack helps them mentally commit to attacking the chains with a putt, thus decreasing the likelihood of short-arming the disc into the front of the cage. Full disclosure, this method doesn’t do much for me – I try it out every couple of years or so.

But hey, it might do something for you …

Anything to avoid embarrassment, right?

Give it a whirl.

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