In the pantheon of golfing disasters, a lipped-out putt is up there with a shank, the yips and a topped drive off the first tee. Beginners and professionals alike are at risk of the nightmarish ...

Picture this: It's the 18th hole and the game's on the line. You line up your putt, take a breath, and roll the ball toward the hole. The pace is firm, the line looks good—until the ball dips in, then ...