When it comes to putting, Tiger and Nicklaus might not have best advice

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Tim Lee professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Photo by Chris Martin
Tim Lee, professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Photo by Chris Martin

Golfers who heed the advice of instructors to keep their heads perfectly still while putting may be hampering their game, according to a study that examined coordination patterns. The research appears in the July issue of the Journal of Motor Behavior.


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