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Left to Right Putts

Problem

You need to sink a left-to-right putt but are much better at putting right-to-left putts.

Cure

Some players have a hard time making left to right putts because they try to control the swing and end up shoving the ball down the line. Use an open stance and you should notice that you can swing easier down the line.

Therapy

You might be aiming differently than you think you are. Test your aim to see if this is the problem by putting on a tight knit carpet. Sometimes it is too difficult to tell when playing due to all the subtle dips on the surface of the green and poor ability to read the break. Use a putting cup or place two ball markers on the floor and try to hit between them. Make sure you keep your eyes over the ball as you practice your aim; because if your eyes are not, it might make you align your body more left or right than you thought you were.

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