Golf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com’s new series, Timeless Tips, we’re highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players have dispensed in the pages of GOLF Magazine. Today, we revisit a clever putting tip from Seve Ballesteros from our September 1986 issue.

One of the biggest keys for reducing three-putts is dialing in your speed. If you can hit your putts with the proper speed, you will leave yourself with makable second putts — even if your aim isn’t perfect.

Recreational golfers typically struggle with this skill, particularly when you introduce break into the equation. These putts that require the marriage of line and speed can short-circuit the average Joe’s brain and lead to many three-putts.

If you’re someone who struggles on these types of putts, worry not. Thanks to a clever trick from five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros published in the pages of GOLF Magazine in 1986, you won’t have to fear three-putting anymore. Check out his advice below.

Seve’s trick for matching line and speed

One of the club golfer’s biggest problems on the greens is being too bold and knocking putts through any break.

Because sharp left-to-right and right-to-left putts depend so heavily on pace, they require an expert touch to get the ball rolling on the right line at the right speed — slow enough to take the slope but fast enough to reach the hole. Hitting the ball just right is a tough assignment, particularly when a match is on the line. 

I understand this problem well, which is why I’ve developed a strategic — and slightly unorthodox — method for putting that takes a little pressure off hitting the putt at the perfect speed. And if you aren’t sweating the pace, I guarantee you’ll make more breakers. 

The key is swinging on an out-to-in path, which means I catch the ball on the toe of the putter at impact. Because the toe end of the putter is lighter than the center, it effectively deadens the hit, allowing for a more aggressive stroke. Naturally, the combination of cutting across the ball and catching it on the toe is going to cause the ball to move a hair to the right. By using this rightward spin, I can hit the ball on an “inside line” to the crest of the break and let it drift back and down to the hole. 

Exactly how you hit the “inside line” putt depends on the direction the putt is breaking. 

Faced with a right-to-left putt, many golfers make one of two mistakes: 1. Fearing they won’t reach the crest of the break, they hit the ball too hard and run right through it; or 2. Attempting to be too delicate, they never reach the crest, so the ball falls off line on the low side of the hole. 

I take precautions against both mistakes by setting the blade square to a point inside the highest point of the break and then making a firm stroke. I take an open stance, which promotes the out-to-in stroke and a hit off the toe of the putter blade. Now when the ball reaches the crest of the break, it is moving fast enough not to fall off course, but slowly enough to take the break. 

Again, to hit the left-to-right putt, I set up open and aim the putter blade inside the crest of the break. This way the ball will drift back to the normal break and toward the cup. 

I’ve been using this method for a few years with success, especially on lightning-fast greens. Despite its unorthodoxy, I consider this percentage putting because even if I hit the ball a little easier or harder than I should, the ball still has a chance of rolling in one of the side doors; that’s a luxury the bold putter never has. He has to be right on the money, otherwise the ball will run past the hole or pop out because it’s moving with too much steam. 

If you fall into the category of the overly bold putter, make a visit to the practice green and give my method a try. I’m sure it will give you the inside line to lower scores.

India knocked out of FIH Men’s World Cup 2026 after 3-5 defeat against Argentina

Two-time Olympic bronze medallist and former India goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh has launched a scathing attack on the Indian hockey management after both the men’s and women’s teams failed to reach the semifinals of their respective World Cups.The men’s campaign ended on Monday with a 3-5 defeat against Argentina at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. India will now play Belgium in the seventh-place classification match.India’s hopes of reaching the semifinals had already taken a major blow after a 1-3 defeat to co-hosts Netherlands on Saturday. Against Argentina, India needed a win to stay in contention but their defensive frailties and failure to convert chances proved costly.Argentina took the lead just 36 seconds into the contest when Joaquin Toscani punished an error by Jarmanpreet Singh, who failed to intercept a ball across the goalmouth. Nicolas della Torre doubled the advantage in the sixth minute, converting Argentina’s second penalty corner.Sukhjeet Singh gave India a lifeline in the 10th minute, but they were unable to capitalise on their chances in the second quarter. Tomas Domene restored Argentina’s two-goal cushion in the 33rd minute before completing his brace with a penalty stroke in the 45th. Lucas Toscani then made it 5-2.Sukhjeet scored again in the 58th minute and Hardil Singh reduced the deficit further a minute later, but India could not complete the comeback.India also wasted all seven of their penalty corners, once again exposing their struggles to convert opportunities. Despite enjoying possession, they failed to produce enough end product.Sreejesh, who retired after the Paris Olympics, took to X after India’s exits and questioned the approach and accountability within Indian hockey.“Don’t worry… the World Cup doesn’t matter.“The Asian Games are coming. Win a medal there, and then we can start dreaming about LA 2028. Apparently, that’s enough to cover everything that went wrong at the World Cup.“Women’s chief coach on holiday just before the World Cup — and the girls still fought their hearts out and exceeded expectations. Credit to the players. But where is the accountability? Do we really expect a team to perform at its best when the chief coach is away during the final phase of preparation?“Men’s team loses to a top team → ‘It’s a learning experience.’Beats an Asian team → ‘Great victory.’Plays good hockey → ‘Good performance.’“But here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we building a team to PLAY good hockey, or a team capable of WINNING against the best in the world?“Stop hiding behind ‘learning’, ‘good hockey’ and future tournaments. The World Cup is not a rehearsal. It is the World Cup.“So who is going to ask the difficult questions? Who is going to demand accountability? And most importantly… Does anyone actually care?”Sreejesh had previously questioned the quality of Indian coaching after his tenure as the junior men’s team coach was not renewed. He had guided the side to a bronze medal at last year’s Junior World Cup.The women’s team had also missed out on a semifinal place after being held to a goalless draw by Australia in their final second-round match on Sunday. The result sent Australia through to the last four on the basis of having scored more goals.With both Indian teams failing to reach the semifinals, Sreejesh’s comments have added to the scrutiny over India’s ability to consistently compete with the world’s leading hockey nations.

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Fisch is a fishing game in which you become rich by casting a line, catching different creatures, and selling them. On August 22, 2026, this Roblox title released its Astral Observatory update, which introduced a new area along with several equipment pieces, gameplay changes, and improvements.

Noiseform is a Stage 10 rod that can be obtained by completing the Mysterious Shadow’s questline. Once unlocked, you can complete a four-mission-long mastery questline to obtain several rewards. In this guide, we will discuss everything that’s important to master this rod.

What is Noiseform rod mastery in Fisch?

Noiseform is a Stage 10 rod in Fisch that was introduced via the Crews update on June 6, 2026. Later, on August 22, 2026, the Astral Observatory update added a mastery questline that you can complete to win several rewards.

To complete the Noiseform mastery, you have to first unlock the rod by completing a questline offered by the Mysterious Shadow NPC. Once unlocked, you can start completing a four-mission-long questline to obtain exclusive stat buffs, a skin, a lantern, a title, and gear.

Noiseform rod stats

• Location: Limited
• Source: Mysterious Shadow
• Stage: Stage 10
• Lure Speed: 125%
• Luck: 290%
• Control: 0
• Resilience: 65%
• Max Kg: inf kg
• Disturbance: +4
• Line Distance: 100 m

How to complete Noiseform rod mastery in Fisch

To complete the Noiseform rod mastery and obtain the Ravereign skin as a Grand Reward, you must complete the following quests:

Quest 1: A Noisy Throwback

• Riddle: A ballad echoes of tales long gone, follow its rhythm and relive your legacy.
• Objective: Catch a Rhythmic Megalodon, Rhythmic The Kraken, Rhythmic Shimmering Silverside, Rhythmic Scylla, and Rhythmic Styx Angler.
• How to complete: Using the Noiseform rod, you have to fish during each fish’s hunt event.
• Reward: Obelisk

Quest 2: Dance of the Green Titan

• Riddle: A beast lurks beneath the sea; follow its rhythm and witness its spark.
• Objective: Catch a Rhythmic, Sparkling Mossjaw
• How to complete: Enchant your Noiseform rod with Blessed or Glimmering Crown Enchantment and fish during the Mossjaw hunt using Glowworm bait.
• Reward: Caprine Title

Quest 3: Soul of the Devil

• Riddle: Tear down the evil that lies beneath, and fetch me the remains.
• Objective: Catch a Soultorn Olympian Devil.
• How to complete: Equip your Noiseform rod with Obsidian-Bone bait and start fishing at Olympian Fissure.
• Reward: Soulwalker

Quest 4: Flow of Life

• Riddle: Life glimmers where the waters flow deep.
• Objective: Catch a Shiny, Flowed Flower Guardian.
• How to complete: Enchant your Noiseform rod with Blessed or Glimmering Crown Enchantment and fish during the Flower Guardian Hunt in the Living Garden.
• Reward: Falling Arrow Time increased from 1-10 to 1-5. Flowed chance increased from 25% to 35%. The incorrect zone penalty decreased from -28% to -20% Enhancement.

FAQs on Noiseform rod mastery in Fisch

How do you unlock the Noiseform Rod in Fisch?

You must first complete the questline given by the Mysterious Shadow NPC to unlock the Noiseform Rod. Once you obtain the rod, you can begin its mastery questline and work toward the Grand Reward.

How many missions are there in Noiseform Rod mastery?

There are four missions in the Noiseform Rod mastery questline. You must complete all four to obtain the Grand Reward, Ravereign skin.

What is the first Noiseform mastery quest?

The first quest is A Noisy Throwback. You need to catch five Rhythmic fish: Megalodon, The Kraken, Shimmering Silverside, Scylla, and Styx Angler.