Simple Putting Drill to Master Your Short Putts
A simple yet effective drill to improve your short putting accuracy and confidence:
- Setup
- Insert a tee peg into the back of the hole, just above the plastic cup
- The tee should stick out approximately one inch
Golfer practicing putting drill
- Execution
- Focus on hitting the tee with your ball as if it were a hammer
- Strike the ball firmly and confidently
- Imagine pushing the tee further into the ground with your putt
Putting Drill - Plant a tee into the side of the hole
- Benefits
- Creates a precise visual target
- Encourages firm, confident strokes
- Reduces the impact of break on short putts
- Helps sink more putts from 3 feet and in
Putting Drill - Try to hit the tee with your ball as if it were a hammer
Pro Tip: Use this drill during practice sessions before competitive rounds to build confidence and develop a positive mindset for short putts. When on the course, pick a specific mark at the back of the hole to replicate this targeting technique.
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