Putting Games

By: Dr. Joseph Parent

Narrated by: Dr. Joseph Parent

The key to getting the distance right on long putts is getting a good feel for the speed of the green. Here’s a putting drill that will quickly give you a feel for the pace of the green. On a level area of the practice green, line up several balls about 20 feet away from the fringe. Set up to the first ball and focus on the distance from the ball to the fringe. Then make your regular stroke, putting toward the fringe. Keep your head looking down after the putt is struck. Guess whether it will be “short,” “long,” or “just right” at the edge of the fringe before you look up. Then look up to watch where the ball stops compared to your guess. Repeat the process with each ball.

©2002 Dr. Joseph Parent (P)2016 Audible, Inc.