Golfers who are right-eye dominant tend to see the hole to the right of its true location as they set up with their right eye too far inside the ball and the target line. Initially they push their putts to the right. Then they adjust their stroke accordingly (outside to in) and pull their putts to the left on a regular basis. (The opposite is true for those who are left-eye dominant) If your dominant eye is not positioned properly, your view of the hole is distorted, reducing your chances of success.

Position two fingers out in front at arms length so that both eyes are looking at the middle of the fingers. Close your left eye. If the fingers remain in the centre of your vision then you are right-eye dominant. If the fingers move out of centre, you are left-eye dominant. Now read your putt from behind the ball, crouching down so your eyes are at the same height they will be during the putt. This way you don’t confuse your brain. The taller you stand, the farther away the hole appears. Walk into the ball, aim the clubface and then take your stance, making sure to place your dominant eye directly over the ball and your target line when putting. Your body should be parallel to the putt’s starting line. Once your eyes are over the target line, swivel your head to take one last look at the hole and then stroke away.