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Putting · Technique

Shorten backstroke, lengthen through to stop deceleration

To cure putts that decelerate through impact, the golfer shortened his backstroke and lengthened his through stroke. He traces his deceleration to taking too big a backstroke after switching putters; the shorter-back, longer-through change is what he credits for his recent putting improvement.

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Why this context matters

Said mid-round while explaining why his putting stroke feels good this round.