PGA Tour's Elite Putter Denny McCarthy Reveals His Simple Secret for Better Putting
PGA Tour pro Denny McCarthy, one of the Tour's most consistent putters, shares a simple yet effective putting tip that's helped him maintain his position among the best putters on Tour.
McCarthy, who ranked 4th in Strokes Gained: Putting last year and has consistently been among the top three in previous seasons, emphasizes a non-mechanical approach to putting.
His key tip for amateur golfers is to focus on a nearby target rather than the hole itself. "Pick something close by to aim at and focus on that," McCarthy explains. "It's easier for me to aim at something closer to me than farther away."
The strategy involves:
- Choosing a spot closer to you than the hole
- Visualizing the arc of the putt around that spot
- Using this closer reference point for better aim and tracking
McCarthy's approach has proven successful, contributing to his impressive stats:
- 4th in Strokes Gained: Putting (2023)
- 4th in putts per round (2023)
- 3rd and 2nd in SG: Putting in previous two years
This simple, visualization-based technique avoids complicated mechanical adjustments and focuses on natural feel and alignment, making it accessible for golfers of all skill levels.
"I'm not very mechanical," McCarthy notes, emphasizing that while this approach works well for him, golfers should adapt it to their own visual preferences and putting style.
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