This Simple 4-Inch Rule Will Instantly Fix Your Low-Side Putts
Andy Gorman-ThePASS Putting & ShortGame Specialist
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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: golf@andygorman.com
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
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This Simple 4-Inch Rule Will Instantly Fix Your Low-Side Putts
Andy Gorman-ThePASS Putting & ShortGame Specialist
11,135 views
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: golf@andygorman.com
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