Michelle Wie West Shares 3 Must Check Points When Using a Putting Mirror

Hey golf babes! 👋 Let me break down what Michelle Wie West shared about using a putting mirror because this is seriously good stuff!

So our girl Michelle may be retired from the LPGA Tour, but she is still out there grinding on her game. She recently dropped some putting drill content on her Instagram story, and one drill featured a putting mirror. You have probably seen these training aids around, and maybe you even own one. But are you actually using it the right way? 🤔

Michelle says when she is working with her PuttOut mirror, she is checking for three key things:

1. Square Eyeline 👀

When you set up over the ball with the mirror underneath, you can literally see how your eyes are positioned. If your head is tilted, your eyes will not be lined up with the target line. And guess what? That is going to mess with your ability to read putts correctly!

2. Eyeline Just Inside the Ball 🎯

The mirror also shows you where your eyes are relative to the ball position. You might notice your eyes are way out over the ball or beyond it. Sean Foley has talked about how this can totally change your perception of the line. If you are too far over it, you will think the cup is more to the left than it actually is. Michelle keeps her eyes slightly inside the ball for the most accurate view, and a lot of pros do the same thing!

3. Head Staying Still Throughout the Stroke 🙆‍♀️

Watch your reflection as you make your putting stroke. Is your head moving? Top teacher Joe Plecker says it is super common for amateurs to pick their head up too early. When you pull your head up, you come out of your posture and that opens up the putter face. Not what we want!

So next time you grab that putting mirror, keep these three keys in mind and you will have a way more focused and productive practice session! 💪⛳