I hear ya, bdbl.
I flip-flop between being agitated regarding these fellows, and wondering if we all shouldn't play this way - if we have or are trying to develop the skill.
Obviously some of the keys to scoring well involve getting it close when missing the green - and that involves reading the green the way Pelz advises (even in his Short Game Bible): Find your landing area, and account for roll. In the SGB, Pelz discusses the effect of landing your ball on the flat, on the downslope, and on the upslope (and the affecting run after landing).
As for routines, I'm all for them for every shot - including putts. Just try to keep them under 5 minutes.
