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Step 1
Hit your uphill putt firmly. The uphill putt is most likely going to be a straight shot at the hole and if there is any kind of break it will most likely be a small one. Strike you uphill putt with the intention of making sure it reaches the hole. There is a lot of guesswork with a downhill breaker, but the uphill putt is a straightforward exercise. Don't leave it short.
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Step 2
Go to the practice green and hit uphill putts until you feel confident that you know what to do and can sink 9-of-10 uphill putts without fail. Putting is the key to scoring in golf and it is a very difficult task. However, the uphill putt is less mysterious and more a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of exercise. Practice will pay off dramatically when putting uphill.
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Step 3
Stay consistent with your stance and your putting stroke. There is no right way to putt. However, most golfers do well once they adopt a particular stance and stroke. A golfer can have a closed stance, an open stance or a neutral stance when putting. Use whichever one is comfortable and stick with it.
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Step 4
Minimize your wrist action when putting the ball. Make sure you have a good feel for the club in your hands but try to keep your wrists from breaking when you strike your uphill putt. Keeping your wrists straight and using a pendulum-type swing is advisable when it comes to hitting a straight putt.
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Step 5
Keep your eye on the ball. Sometimes the simplest advice is the best. When lining up a doable uphill putt, most golfers want to see the results of their effort. However, picking up your head too soon will almost always result in a missed shot. Keep your head down and watch your putter accelerate all the way through the ball before picking up your head. There will be plenty of time to admire your putting stroke when you watch the ball roll in the final 3 feet to the hole and then walk over to the hole and pick it up.
