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Here are the secrets to Smith’s putting prowess...
SIMPLE PRACTICE:
In golf, simple is good. So, it should come as no surprise that Smith, one of the best putters on the PGA Tour, keeps it simple when it comes to his practice on the greens. His main goal when practicing, he explained to the media, is getting into a consistent setup position.
“I practice with a mirror for probably 20 minutes a day,” he said. “And to be honest, that’s about it.”
And while speed control on the greens is extremely important for successful putting, Smith doesn’t do much speed control while he’s at home. Instead, he focuses on the 10-15 footers and instead dials in his speed at the tournament site each week.
“I try and focus probably 10 to 15 feet and in and just seeing those putts drop,” he said. “When I get out here at the start of the week, I start hitting some more lag putts and just getting the speed right.”
NO PRACTICE STROKES:
Cameron Smith does not use any practice strokes during his putting routine. Instead, he takes the time before he hits his putt to visualize what he wants the ball to do.
“I don’t take a practice stroke,” he says. “The last thought of mine is to take a long, hard look at the hole and really feel the putt.”
