Optical illusion Causing You Hundreds of Missed Putts — One Visual Mistake Destroys Your Putting

Australian PGA Master Professional Peter Knight explains how optical illusions distort visual alignment while standing over putts. Using an intermediate target ball marker and tee gates, he demonstrates step-by-step drills to train your eyes so true square alignment looks correct.

• Standing over a putt creates an optical triangulation illusion that causes golfers to misalign their putter face.
• Putt to a tee stuck in the ground during practice to reduce visual anxiety and sharpen target focus.
• Use a ball marker about one foot in front of the ball as an intermediate target to calibrate your vision.
• Practice putting with a single golf ball so every rep requires deliberate setup and alignment problem-solving.