Practicing putting within a circle with a radius of 10% of the distance is very effective! When putting, it is important to hone both your sense of distance and direction.

Practicing putting by putting the ball within a circle with a radius that is 10% of the distance is very effective! When putting, it is important to hone both your sense of distance and direction.

Practicing putting within a circle with a radius that is 10% of the distance is very effective! When putting, it is important to hone both your sense of distance and direction. By drawing a circle around the cup and practicing putting by trying to get the ball to fit within the circle, you can improve both your sense of distance and direction. So, how big a circle should you draw? A good guideline is a circle with a radius that is 10% of the distance from the ball to the cup. For a 5-meter putt, the radius should be 50 centimeters, and for a 10-meter putt, the radius should be 1 meter. If you can consistently place your first putt within this circle, you will reduce three-putt errors and your score will definitely improve. When practicing putting, I recommend that you try making a circle around the cup with string. The effectiveness of the practice will be dramatically improved if you visually create a real circle rather than an imaginary one.

Creating a circle around the cup creates a visual effect both in practice and on the course.



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