In a lot of other ball games, your focus will be on the target rather than the ball itself. For example, Jordan Spieth will turn to look at the hole when attempting a short putt. Some studies have shown that even amateur golfers can benefit from looking at the hole rather than the ball. The best thing to do is to give it a try yourself. test out whether you tend to leave the ball closer to the hole when looking at the hole or looking at the ball. I’ve personally tried looking at the hole and also putt with my eyes closed, but for me, it didn’t seem to make a significant difference.