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TIPS FROM THE PROS
* BY MIKE BARGE *
Mike Barge is the
director of instruction
at Hazeltine National
GC and a Class A
member of the PGA of
America.
The Long and Short
of Lag Putting
These quick mental tips can help
transform three putts into two putts.
T
he great amateur Bobby Jones said the key to golf is turning three shots into
two, and that's especially true when it comes to long putts. When we fail to roll
long putts close to the hole, it puts extreme pressure on making the next one. And
I've never been a fan of putting to an imaginary three-foot circle around the cup-if
you miss your circle by three feet, you now have a six-footer. Every putt can be made
with proper speed, line and attitude.
Achieving the right distance on long putts starts with getting a thorough look
at the terrain and feeling the length and pace you need to swing the putter. Spending
more time looking at the hole and less time staring at the ball is crucial for this to
happen. I like to stand slightly taller to see the distance to the hole and allow my arms
to swing freely. Solid contact is a must, since a mis-hit will surely come up short.
Change your mindset on how you approach these long putts, and you just might
turn two shots into one.
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