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Mark Townsend

This Common Short Putting Misconception Is Holding You Back (Here’s How To Hole More)

James Jankowski hitting a short putt on the green with the ball travelling towards the hole, with another image of the ball dropping into the hole.

Missing a short putt on the golf course is one of the most infuriating experiences for any player - regardless of ability or experience within the game.

There are plenty of great tips and drills on how to hole out more often from short range in our ultimate putting improvement guide, or our tailored high-handicapper's putting manual, but many amateurs don't realise they are stifling their potential due to a common misconception.

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