Why the Modern Amateur Golfer is Obsessed with Putting Alignment — And Why You Should Be Too

If you're like most amateur golfers, you probably spend more time grinding on the driving range than on the practice green. But here’s the cold, hard truth: if you’re not paying attention to putting alignment, you’re leaking strokes faster than a leaky ball washer.

In the past five years, we’ve seen a revolution in how tour players approach putting, and it’s all about alignment, body setup, and visual feedback. Just look at Viktor Hovland—who dramatically improved his short game in 2023—or Scottie Scheffler, who’s become a maestro from 10 feet and in. They’re not rolling dice with their putting anymore. They’re using string lines, mirrors, visual reference points, and high-tech gear to ensure that their alignment is repeatable and consistent.

Why? Because they know that a putt that starts one degree offline is a missed putt at 8 feet.

And here’s the kicker: you don’t need tour-level technology to start improving your putting alignment. You just need the right tools and the right approach.

🧠 Why Putting Alignment Matters More Than You Think

Alignment affects everything:

• Where your eyes are positioned over the ball

• The path of your stroke

• Your confidence at address

• And ultimately, your ability to start the ball on your intended line

Misalignment isn’t always obvious—but it’s deadly. That’s why elite players use string lines and visual guides to dial in their setup and ensure their eyes, putter face, and shoulders are square to the target.

Most amateurs? They just guess. And guessing is not a strategy.

🎯 How Putt Line Golf Helps

The Putt Line Golf Training Aids is built on one core belief: putting improvement starts with awareness.

Our 10-foot string line includes:

• 1-foot spacing markers to train distance control

• Visual pucks for practicing from both directions

• A zip-up carry case and bag clip for on-the-go practice

It’s everything you need to start training with intent—just like the pros.

Similarly, we have just launched the Putt Line One Putt Ruler that was designed to help you square your putter face at impact and hit your starting line more often. 

Whether you’re lining up a left-to-right slider or grooving your stroke on a dead-straight 6-footer, these Putt Line training aids give you visual feedback you can trust. No batteries. No app. Just results.

🏆 Takeaway: Practice with Purpose

The game is evolving—and the modern golfer understands that putting isn’t just feel; it’s repeatable mechanics and visual clarity.

Next time you hit the practice green, ask yourself:
Are you guessing… or are you aligned?

If you’re serious about lowering your scores, start training like a tour pro with simple tools that will improve your putting.