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2torial #0814:
Learn2 Sink a Putt (Continued)
 Putt it long
Now you're ready for a few long putts. Remember
the second goal of the long putt is to put the ball
at least three feet (one meter) from the
hole. Details such as exact distance, lay of the
slope, and speed of the green are important and can
have a profound influence on the putt.
- Try a long putt from 15 feet (5 m)
away, a little longer if you're feeling
confident. Take careful note of the length of
your swing. (Length of swing is the distance
between the putter face and and the ball at the
end of your backswing.) Where did the ball end
up? Put another ball in the same place again.
Shorten or lengthen your swing to compensate for
the inaccuracy of your previous swing. For
example, if the ball rolled twice as far as the
distance to the cup, next time draw the putter
back only half as far as the first time. Keep
trying.
- Look at the lay of the putting green.
Which way does the slope travel? You may be
putting uphill or downhill, or both, so practice
several times from the same spot, adjusting the
strength of your accordingly. Get a feel for how
much swing you need to have the ball stop within
three feet (one meter) of the hole. The strategy
is to leave the ball close to the hole--even if
you don't get it in, you'll have a short and
easy second putt.
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