Many amateurs are scared to death during short putts of around 3 feet or less. A big part of this is expectation. You expect to make a 3-foot putt!! But ask these same amateurs when the last time they practiced 3-foot putts was and they reply that it is boring or 3-footers are “no problem”!! No problem until you “have to” make one when it counts. Three­ foot putts to good golfers are like foul shots to an NBA basketball player. Yes, they expect to make them, but they also practice them repeatedly for long periods of time. Repetition is the key to success. This type of positive reinforcement will also filter back through your entire short game.

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