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Having a lot of three putts during your round?

If you have been struggling with three putts recently, this is often a result of poor distance control.  If you play many different golf courses, it is usually difficult to get a feel for the speed of the greens before the round starts.  You can do the following putting drills before your round starts in order to help you get a feel for the speed of the greens.

Drill – Put your driver on the ground 50 feet away.  Then put your 4 iron on the ground 35 feet away.  Finally, put your SW on the ground 20 feet away.  Practice hitting putts to each club.  Your goal is to have each putt stop within the length of the club. 

Lag putts – Put a tee in the ground 48 feet away.  This is your target.  Then put a tee in the ground 45 feet away and a tee in the ground 51 feet away.  Also, put a tee in the ground that is three feet to the left of the target and three feet to the right of the target.  Practice hitting putts to the tee that is 48 feet away.  You should hit ten putts and your goal is to have each putt stop within the circle of tees around the target. 

 

About the Instructor

Brian Joseph, PGA

Brian Joseph is a Class A PGA of America Golf Professional.  For information about instruction, feel free to visit www.brian-golf.com

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