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Brad Faxon: Stop Missing Short Putts
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- 1Set up four points around the hole (12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock) at four feet.
- 2From each point, hit three putts at three different speeds: soft, firm, and normal golf course speed.
- 3Explore the boundaries of how softly and firmly you can hit the ball into the cup.
- 4Challenge yourself to make 10 out of 12 putts using this varying speed method.
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Editorial Notes
This video teaches a feel-based putting drill to improve short putts by practicing varying speeds from different angles around the hole.
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