[Mick]

That was Walter Hagen's trick.  He'd give any putt within four feet for the first 15 holes...but not for 16-18.

not sure if the rule has changed since Hagen's day, but you can practice putt today after the hole has concluded and before the next hole starts.  lots of opportunities to maintain feel of green even if short putts are being conceded right and left.  lastly, a big assumption on the Hagen strategy, you need to make it to the 16th hole of the match to put the strategy into play.

Honestly, I don't think I'd feel comfortable practicing my short putts with another foursome ready to hit into the green.  As for putting the strategy into play, either you'll need it or you won't.  If you're way ahead or way behind, conceding short putts won't make much of a difference. But if you're ahead by a hole going into 16, it's a tremendous advantage.

[Mick]

That was Walter Hagen's trick.  He'd give any putt within four feet for the first 15 holes...but not for 16-18.

not sure if the rule has changed since Hagen's day, but you can practice putt today after the hole has concluded and before the next hole starts.  lots of opportunities to maintain feel of green even if short putts are being conceded right and left.  lastly, a big assumption on the Hagen strategy, you need to make it to the 16th hole of the match to put the strategy into play.

Honestly, I don't think I'd feel comfortable practicing my short putts with another foursome ready to hit into the green.  As for putting the strategy into play, either you'll need it or you won't.  If you're way ahead or way behind, conceding short putts won't make much of a difference. But if you're ahead by a hole going into 16, it's a tremendous advantage.