How to Make More Short Putts: 3 Keys Jon Rahm Mastered for Alignment, Path & Consistency
Jon Rahm’s short putting success comes from precise aim, a straight path, and complete stillness. Learn the 3 fundamentals to hole more clutch putts under pressure.
Key Points
1. Precise Aiming:
The most important part of short putting is aiming correctly—clubface, shoulders, and eyes all need to be square and aligned.2. Straight Club Path:
The putter should move in a straight line, guided primarily by the shoulders, not the hands. Avoid swinging or curving the clubface on short putts.
3. Maintain Angles and Stillness:
Keep your head and body completely still during the stroke. Maintaining posture and angles is critical for consistency.Proper Setup & Alignment Tips:
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Align shoulders, hips, knees, and feet squarely (with upper body being most crucial).
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Eyes should be over the ball—ideally just over the left eye.
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Forearms should be connected to the torso to stabilize the stroke.
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Drill Used with Jon Rahm:
Eduardo Celles dropped a ball from Jon’s eye line to check alignment and trained him to repeat a quiet, repeatable stroke using these exact fundamentals.Result:
These 3 fundamentals—aim, path, stillness—are the foundation of Jon Rahm’s reliable short putting under pressure.