How to hole more putts
World No. 5 Collin Morikawa on the putting surface in the Pro-Am of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan. Putting has been huge in the American's rise in the game, and more so in his two major championship titles. But above all, practice is what gets you there. — AFP
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