An easy way to check your putter aim — and make more putts

PGA Tour putting consultant and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Stephen Sweeney shared a simple drill to verify putter face aim at address. Sweeney recommends placing a flat, straight edge—such as a smartphone or scorecard—against the putter face to visually inspect the alignment from behind.

The technique provides an easy check without advanced training aids, helping golfers identify whether their face angle matches their intended target line. Sweeney notes that having a partner hold a straight edge against the face at address helps players correct alignment errors and improve putting consistency.