Symptom: Missed putts, particularly putts that miss on the right (for a right-handed player), putting yips.
Overview: Do not watch the ball go in the hole -- listen for it to go in the hole instead.
Why it works: By not allowing yourself to watch the ball go in the hole, you will keep your head still throughout the swing and during impact. This, in turn, prevents you from swiping across the ball from outside-to-in, imparting sidespin, and causing the ball to leak off to the right. So, listening for the ball to drop is both a positive thought (always very important on the golf course!), and a way to ensure your head stays still during the stroke.
You may find this tip harder to follow on putts with a lot of break, because your aiming point will be outside the cup. Don't succumb to the "mini-golf effect" (where you want to see the ball curving on it's way to the hole) on these putts. Be disciplined and listen for the ball to drop instead. You will be writing smaller numbers on your scorecard, and smiling more!
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