If You Don't Know This, Your Putting Will Never Improve

Jerome Rufin works with former PGA Tour player Russell to overhaul his putting through a series of high-precision drills. The lesson focuses on calibrating green reading with the 'Fan Drill' and 'Walk the Circle' method, while using a 'Mirror Straw Drill' to lock in face-to-path alignment. The video emphasizes the importance of speed control and aim over complex stroke mechanics for lower scores.

• Most 3-putts are caused by poor speed control rather than poor line reading.
• Calibrate your eyes and feet daily using a digital level to understand what 1% and 2% slopes actually look and feel like.
• Maintain connection between your arms and ribcage to prevent 'drifty' hands and inconsistent face angles.
• Use a string line in practice to separate 'aim' errors from 'start line' errors.
• Walk a circle around the hole to find the high and low points; this helps you identify the zero-break line.

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