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Golf Tips for Long Putts:

The key on the long putts is always speed. You are rarely going to make a putt of ten feet or more (even the pros make a low percentage of these), so you want to make sure that you are close to the hole for the next one. Speed is even more important than line on the longer putts especially if they break considerably.

People don't practice long putts enough. A good way to do this is to practice before your round on the practice green. Stand at one end and putt balls to the farthest fringe, the goal being to get it as close to the fringe line as possible.

By hitting to the fringe instead of a target you focus only on the speed. It doesnt hurt to practice your shorter putts like this as well. You then leave the green to your round without the possible frustration of missing several putts on the practice green before your round.

Another major key is to keep your head and shoulders steady so you make solid contact. Often when we take a big swing with the putter our head and shoulders tend to lift. Try to prevent this.

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