Why Almost All Tour Players Use This Training Aid

At the highest level, putting isn’t about finding a better stroke. It’s about repeatability. Tour players aren’t chasing new feels or constantly adjusting mechanics - they’re protecting consistency at address so the stroke can repeat itself. That's why it's so important to get into an identical setup position every time they stand over a putt.

Setup controls more than most amateurs realize. Eye position, shoulder alignment, posture, and face angle all influence how the putter moves, even when the stroke itself doesn’t change. When those pieces vary, the body has to make small compensations to square the face and start the ball on line. Over time, those adjustments create inconsistency and erode trust.

A putting mirror removes that variability. It gives immediate, objective feedback on whether the setup matches what’s intended. Instead of relying on feel, players can confirm that their eyes are where they expect, their shoulders are square, and the putter face is aligned correctly. Repeating this process trains the body to recognize the same setup automatically.

That’s why so many tour players continue to use a putting mirror long after they’ve developed great strokes - not to change how they putt, but to make sure they start from the same position every single time.