Lefties Only Golf Tip: So now is where we address the ball to start looking at our putting stroke. One of the most important parts is we get ourselves the right distance away from the golf ball. This is not only to get a good strike on the club face but also to make sure that your eyes are sitting directly over the top of the ball. Like I said, it’s one of the most fundamental parts of making your putting stroke is having your eyes set in directly over the top of the ball.