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The Putting Distance Control SECRET Every PGA Pro Knows (But Won't Tell You)
Skip Kendall
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- 1Set up a tape measure and alignment rods to mark putt distances and backswing lengths.
- 2Determine green speed (stimp) to calculate your adjusted backswing length for each distance.
- 3For putts up to 20 feet, use 1 inch of backswing per foot, adjusting for stimp.
- 4For putts over 20 feet, use 0.5 inch of backswing per foot, adjusting for stimp.
- 5Practice putts using a metronome, focusing on a shorter follow-through, about half the backswing.
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Editorial Notes
Teaches controlling putting distance by precisely adjusting backswing length based on green speed and putt distance.
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