[golfgnome]

I've added something to my putting routine that has made a HUGE difference. Basically, I pace off every putt. That way I KNOW the distance. I then say to myself on my practice swing "21 foot uphill putt" and feel that distance. I step up and make the stroke. I am FAR less interested in line -- it's all about distance for me for any putt over 12 feet.

I have been amazed at a few things. First, the number of tap in's has become incredible for me (putting has never been my game). I just rolled a 75 foot to about a foot tonight. I was confident that I would have it inside 3 feet. That would not have happened a couple of weeks ago. Second, I have rolled a few in -- you start getting the distance right and that kind of stuff just seems to happen. Third, my ability to estimate distances by looking has gotten a lot better.

just wondered if anyone else actually paces off their putts?

I to have been doing this for quite a while. I also do this not only for distance, but also to read the putt with my feet. I can feel quite a bit of undulation with my feet which helps with reading the putt.