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“The fact that the ball's on its way means that you've stopped peeping for the ball.”
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Phil Kenyon | Stop being scared of short putts
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Key Moments
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- 1Line up the ball at your read, then the putter, and look down at the hole.
- 2Leave a very small gap between the club and the ball.
- 3Pick a blade of grass directly behind the ball and focus on it.
- 4Maintain awareness of your target in the distance in your mind's eye.
- 5Strike the ball while your eyes remain fixed on that blade of grass.
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Editorial Notes
This video teaches a specific focus drill to quiet the eyes and head during short putts, improving strike and line.
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