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hole, you can now see exactly where the putt was clubs and ball.
originally aligned. If the player determines a new
line while on the opposite side of the hole, they can With regard to “regular” golfers, the biggest benefit, in
have the caddie change the Focaline arrow position my opinion, for the regular golfer is sinking more 4’ – 10’
while they are on the opposite side instead of going putts. Using the Focaline Pro reinforces the correct line,
back to the coin/ball and guessing where that line leading to more confidence and more commitment. That
is. This is much more accurate and effective and it commitment leads to a more positive stroke and more
speeds up play. putts holed.
10. When using a coin to mark, you have no reference Sinking more putts has a spill-over effect to your entire
point to your line. As you circle the hole, you game. Your overall confidence improves. It takes pressure
lose perspective of your original line and have to off your short game. You enjoy the game more and your
constantly reorient and recalculate the line. With score improves. Win-Win-Win-Win!
Focaline, you always know where your original line One tip for rotating the arrow. The alignment aid should
was so you have a point of reference for reading from be rotated by the finger along the arced opening to
other angles. promote smooth movement. Pushing from the rear of the
11. Putting is as much mental as it is physical. Most alignment aid can cause it to bind.
putts are missed because the player did not make a
committed stroke, due to some indecision. Focaline The Focaline Pro is made from aircraft grade Aluminum,
provides both visual confirmation and positive is UC- coated and is glare resistant.
reinforcement that lead to a committed stroke and $19.99 www.focalinegolf.com
more putts holed.
12. What is the value of one more putt made in a round, Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf
or even in a tournament? Focaline could be the single Teachers Association of America. He is a member of the Golf
most important piece of equipment outside of your Writers Association of America, the California Golf Writers

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