Lesson: Short Putt Speed
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This video explains why hitting short putts firm and straight at the hole is a bad strategy. The instructors show that excessive speed shrinks the effective hole size, causes lip-outs, and reduces make percentage. Instead, golfers should use proper capture speed so the ball enters the cup from the intended side with margin for error. By controlling pace rather than ramming the ball, players improve consistency, avoid unnecessary misses, and make more short putts.
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