Plumb bobbing a putt is a simple method used by golfers to help them accurately line up their putts. This method involves letting your arms hang naturally at your sides while looking down at the ground to assess the proper target line.
Here are the steps for how to plumb bob a putt: (DAsBP or Distance, Aim, Stance, Bob, Putt!)
Assess The Putt Distance – Start by looking at the length of the putt and estimating the number of strokes it will take to reach the target.
Visualize Your Aim Line – Next, focus on where you want the ball to go and visualize an “aim line” between your starting point and targeted area.
Set Your Stance – Once you have determined your aim line, adjust your stance accordingly so that it follows that same line when you take a practice swing. Make sure both feet are pointing towards the target as this will help ensure accuracy during execution of your stroke.
Plumb Bob The Putt – Take a few seconds standing still and let your arms hang freely in front of you with bent knees and look down towards the ground. As you observe, notice any breaks or slopes in relation to where you want your ball to go and make slight adjustments if necessary until it looks like everything is lined up properly from above.
Hit The Putt – Once everything feels right in your practice swings, commit to striking the ball with confidence knowing that all of angles were properly set beforehand!