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Jun '12
Avoid 3-putts by making better reads
By Kiel Christianson
On long lag putts, what do you look at? And where do you look at it?
There's a lot to consider on these putts, which can make or break your round, as solid lag putting can keep you from three-putting several times a round.
Solid lag putting will save you several strokes each time out.
In this video tip, none other than Annika Sorenstam herself runs through the rather complex checklist involved in reading a long putt.
There's a lot to consider, from several different angles, so the trick is routinizing the process well enough so that you don't hold up the pace of play.