Before Jason Baile hits a putt he already has a crystal clear picture of where it needs to go. The green reading routine that creates that picture is what this session is about.
It starts the moment he approaches the green. Not on the green - before he even gets there. The surroundings tell you things before you crouch down and start reading from behind the hole. The drain on this green is to the right. Architects build greens to move water off them, not to trick you. Follow where the water would go and you already have your first clue about how the putt breaks.
The next decision is speed before direction. Uphill or downhill determines how much the break actually matters. An uphill putt is hit with more speed and is less influenced by the slope. A ball rolling slower on a downhill putt is more susceptible to every inch of break on the green. Get the speed picture locked in first and the line becomes easier to commit to.
Direction comes last. Not two balls out or one cup - a real pic...
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