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How many of you are confident with your speed control on putts over 15 paces? Is the challenge to your nerves over testing 3-footers or leaving yourself with too many 3 and 4-footers in the round?
Justin Bevier, Head Professional, Las Colinas CC
“Before starting your round, spend a few minutes on the practice putting green ‘rolling it to the edge’. Take 3 or 4 balls and pick an edge of the putting green at least 15 paces away. You’re not aiming at a hole. You’re aiming to get the ball to finish as close to the edge of the putting green as possible. Spend a few minutes repeating this drill several times before your round.”
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"I’d also recommend coming down to the practice green separate from your round. Repeat the drill but also check that you’re hitting the sweet spot with each putt. A great drill to practice hitting the sweet spot is the 'putting gate'."
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“Using two tees, as shown above, make some simple 3-foot putts with the putter passing between the tees without touching them. Then move back to 6 feet and repeat. Then back to 9 feet. And so on. This will help you make consistent contact with the sweet spot which is one of the keys to distance control.”
Why not bring a friend to the practice green once a week and compete in putting competitions? We’ll give you a few ideas for competitions from other Professionals in the coming weeks.
Remember that practicing with a good technique increases the return on your investment. If you’re worried about your consistency of contact, please reach out for an assessment.
