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Can You Roll Two Golf Balls Together?
Practice a clear contact task with two balls, then return to an ordinary putt.
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Birdie Up Practice · Putting
Same Distance, Different Pace: Uphill vs Downhill Putting
Compare uphill and downhill putts of the same length to develop your feel for slope.
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Find two putts the same distance from the hole, one uphill and one downhill. This example uses eight feet. Start uphill with a longer, smooth stroke to give the ball enough starting pace to climb. Then try downhill with a shorter stroke, letting the slope help the ball travel.
Alternate one uphill and one downhill, making a fresh read before each putt. Keep the stroke smooth and adjust to what the green gives you.
Adapt to your ability, the space and the conditions. Demonstrations are illustrative. Watch the full lesson and its YouTube description for context and references.
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Check your read from the downhill side before choosing line and pace.
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Combine longer putts with a short-putt finish you have to earn.
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