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Brad Faxon: Stop Missing Short Putts
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- 1Set up four-foot putts from four compass points (12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock).
- 2From each point, hit three putts at different speeds: soft, firm, and golf course speed.
- 3Explore boundaries by hitting putts as softly or as firmly as possible.
- 4Challenge yourself to make 10 out of 12 putts in this drill.
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Editorial Notes
Brad Faxon teaches a playful, speed-focused practice drill for short putts from various angles.
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