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Tip of the Week: Dial in your speed on the greens

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Juli Inkster of USA holds a flag during the second round of The Evian Championship at the Evian Resort Golf Club on September 12, 2014 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

One of the most common adages in golf is that a ball that doesn’t get to the hole can’t go in, although that sentiment often is expressed much more colorfully on the course.

And truth be told, very few things in golf are more frustrating than reading a putt perfectly only to have it come up short.



In this video segment, SwingFix instructor Justin Bruton has a simple yet effective drill to help you improve your speed on the greens.

All you have to do is place a club a couple feet behind the hole and roll your putts past the cup but not as far as the club.

It’s a simple drill, and more importantly a sure-fire way to lower your frustration level on the greens.

For more tips from Golf Channel to help you with your putting, click here.