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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Barry Plummer

EXPLAINED: I get asked how to read greens all the time here s a simple drill to help | Rare Historical Photos

Ben Emerson and Alex Elliott demonstrating how to read greens using markers and coins to highlight break.

I recently spent a day learning how to read greens with a top tour putting coach, and it was the best investment I have made in my pursuit of progress on the golf course.

One of the best putting tips that I received on the day was around the relationship between reading the green and distance control when putting, as without the ability to marry the two together your efforts will ultimately be futile.

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