Lesson 3 of 10
Face Alignment – set the putter face
The face provides the directional reference. Your feet do not measure its orientation.
In this lesson
- Clear explanation with background – why it matters on the green
- Practical exercise in 4 steps
- Self-check question to test your understanding
- Ask the AI Coach about this topic
A question from this lessonCan you repeatedly set the face perpendicular to the reference without hitting a ball?
All lessons in this course: Alignment & Aiming
- Three tasks – one clear decision
- Choose the starting line from behind the ball
- Face Alignment – set the putter face
- Eye position and visual perception
- Body alignment and a settled setup
- Impact and actual ball launch
- Core Putt – trust your starting line
- Train with a start gate and target checks
- Diagnosis – aiming or execution?
- Transfer and your personal practice plan
Free articles & podcasts on this topic
- Podcast · 11 min The Influence of Putter Head Shape and Hosel Design on Aiming and Ball Roll in Putting
- Podcast · 12 min The Science of Aiming Beside the Ball in Putting