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The Undercut | Don't Get Stuck Inside | Head For The Hills | Making Strides
Driving Accuracy | Curing the Shank | Smooth Takeaway | Fly the Sand
The Longest Yard | On the Ball | Stop High Weak Irons
Lag It To Tap-In Range | Pitch It High or Low | Use a Long Putter
Know Your Swing is on Plane | Stop Coming Up Short
Keep Your Balance From Awkward Lies | Swing Your Bag To Stop Your Sway
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Lag to Tap In Range

The Fault
YOUR lag putts never reach safe tap-in distance, and you tend to push them right.

The Fix
Set two tees upright about half an inch outside the heel and toe of your putter. Set the ball in the center of this gate and try to putt without hitting either tee.

Why It Works
Lag putts are tough if you don’t hit the ball in the center of the face. And if you’re like many players, you set up to the ball with your shoulders open,which causes you to come across the ball and miss right. (It also adds loft to your shot, which is why you come up short.) The gate drill forces your shoulders to align with the target—set up open, and you’ll hit the inside tee. With just a little work, you’ll be lag putting like a pro in no time.

Email Peter Krause at golfpro@peterkrausegolf.com