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3 feet Making three-foot putts is crucial to scoring well, so practice these more than any other shot. Greater confidence in your short putting transfers to other areas of your game.

6 inches For full shots, aim at an intermediate target six inches in front of the ball. This helps with alignment and makes the target, not the ball, your focus.

15 seconds Plan a 15-second preshot routine to prevent tension and indecision. Select a target, prepare for the shot, and visualize a successful result.

This is one of 10 nominees for "Tip of the Year" at Golf Online (Golf Magazine) selected from hundreds of tips submitted by America's golf professionals.