Putting Tips: The Putter Must Sit Flat for a True Roll
Sit the putter flat to strike without rotation

Putting Tips: A Good Lie
By
Golf Monthly
published
The lie of the putter must be flat for you to strike the ball squarely without rotation.
If the toe or heel is raised the putt will always be struck with a degree of sidespin and this ultimately leads to missed putts.
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