Mastering the art of putting can help with both your golf game and with everyday skills.
Mastering the art of putting can help with both your golf game and with everyday skills.
Experts say that skills such as putting are more about mental strength than physical capabilities.
Experts say that skills such as putting are more about mental strength than physical capabilities.
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"The biggest challenge in putting is keeping yourself focused away from the outcome," says sports psychologist Alan Goldberg.
"The biggest challenge in putting is keeping yourself focused away from the outcome," says sports psychologist Alan Goldberg.
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Even back in 1924, golfers resorted to unusual ways to improve their playing skills.
Even back in 1924, golfers resorted to unusual ways to improve their playing skills.
More recently, former world No. 1 Tiger Woods has struggled on the greens as he bids to get back to winning ways.
More recently, former world No. 1 Tiger Woods has struggled on the greens as he bids to get back to winning ways.
Woods' great rival Phil Mickelson is renowned as one of golf's greatest putters, but it has not stopped him switching to a long blade to improve his results.
Woods' great rival Phil Mickelson is renowned as one of golf's greatest putters, but it has not stopped him switching to a long blade to improve his results.
Ernie Els, another former world No. 1, vowed not to use a long putter, but the veteran South African has been spotted sporting the implement in recent tournaments.
Ernie Els, another former world No. 1, vowed not to use a long putter, but the veteran South African has been spotted sporting the implement in recent tournaments.
Keegan Bradley became the first man to win a golf major using a long putter when the American claimed the 2011 PGA Championship in August.
Keegan Bradley became the first man to win a golf major using a long putter when the American claimed the 2011 PGA Championship in August.
U.S. President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha watch as First Lady Michelle Obama putts on the first hole during a round of mini golf in Florida in 2010.
U.S. President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha watch as First Lady Michelle Obama putts on the first hole during a round of mini golf in Florida in 2010.