By Lorien Scott, PGA professional

The ball on the left is on a firm-and-straight line; the right-hand ball is on a line for a softer putt with more break played. The ball on the left is on a firm-and-straight line; the right-hand ball is on a line for a softer putt with more break played.

When trying to finish off a good score, there are many thoughts that can be running through your head that can cloud your thinking. This is especially true with putting.

A key to sinking those putts under pressure is to have a clear picture of what you’re trying to do with the putt.

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PRACTISE THE DECISION PROCESS

  • Pick a putt with a slight break.

  • Practise hitting putts with different combinations of speed and break: firm and straight, and softer with more break.

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LORIEN SCOTT is the PGA certified teaching professional at New South Wales GC in Sydney. To book a lesson with Lorien, visit his website www.lorienscott.com.au or call 0414 984 653.