Become A Better Putter
From the Lesson Tee!
Become a better putter in just 2 hours per week. How often do you practice putting?
“Right before I play”
“For 10 minutes after hitting balls for an hour”
“Rarely”
Those are the most common answers I hear. I would like for you to try the following drills. I believe you will enjoy the drills and benefit tremendously from the information.
Drill 1 – Around the World
Place 8 balls in a circle, 3 feet from the hole. The area does not have to be flat. Make sure that each ball is similar in distance from the hole.
Rules: Make any and all practice strokes before attempting to put. Start by making a putt, hold your finish and then move in a counter clockwise direction to the next ball. If you miss a putt, do not stop, continue to the next ball and complete the drill. Continue moving through the drill focusing on making a consistent stroke and maintaining a consistent tempo.
Drill 2 – The Line Drill
Place 4 balls in a straight line. Start with a ball placed two feet from the hole and form a straight line separating each ball by two feet. Starting with the ball closest to the hole, make your putt. Move to the second and try to make your put. Move to the third ball and try to make your putt.
Rules: You must make all putts in consecutive order to complete the drill. If you miss a putt you must start over with the ball that was closest to the hole.
GOALS:
- Make all balls in consecutive order.
- Get comfortable with short puts by not wasting time and getting tense.
- See and feel yourself developing a consistent stroke.
- Make a contest with yourself where you can’t leave the practice green until you complete the drill(s).
I know you will benefit tremendously from these drills if you make the time to practice. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Wade Wilson, PGA
Director of Instruction
