Jimmy Tropicana demonstrates how to handle fast, downhill putts by intentionally striking the golf ball off the toe of the putter. Because the toe is an off-center impact area, it deadens energy transfer and keeps the ball from blowing past the hole.
Center-face hits on fast downhill putts transfer full energy, often causing the ball to roll far past the hole.
The toe of the putter head is the weakest impact spot and naturally deadens ball speed.
Positioning fast downhill putts near the toe allows for a clean stroke while drastically reducing ball speed.
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