The less time you take with a putt, the more likely you are to hit a good one. Try it this way.

Stand behind the ball and read the putt quickly (how to do that is another post). Stop when you see the line. Don’t worry about speed. That is subconsciously built into finding the line.

Now find a spot on the starting line about three inches or less in front of the ball.

Step up to the ball and square up your putter to that line.

Get in your stance.

Take one more look at the hole, then back at the ball, and go–no waiting for the Muse to strike. Hit the ball right over your spot.

All this should take less than fifteen seconds.