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#669 The Science of Alignment: Is the Line on Your Golf Ball Helping or Hurting?
Many golfers believe the alignment line on the ball is essential for better putting. Research, however, shows only small performance differences between golfers who use a line and those who do not. The line is a personal preference—not a requirement for great putting.
Putting success depends on biomechanics, kinematics, and visual perception. Every golfer sees "straight" differently because of eye position, head posture, dominant eye, and distance from the ball. If the alignment line doesn't match your visual perception, it can create doubt instead of confidence.
When the brain disagrees with…
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