Lesson: Don't Pay Attention to the Terrain
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This video shows why relying on surrounding terrain can produce the wrong read. Although nearby lakes, bunkers, and elevation suggest a large break, the actual putting surface tells a different story. Learn why the slope beneath the ball matters far more than visual cues around the green.
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