Putting
Beat Your Number
A putting drill for the Foundations stage, at home, in about 10 minutes.
Builds putting focus and self-motivation by turning a simple hole-out into a personal best to chase.
- Starter
- Solo
- Foundations
Equipment
- putter
- 1 ball
- marker
Steps
- 01Pick a spot on the practice green, in a hallway, or on a putting mat, and set a hole or target cup.
- 02Mark the spot with a coin or tee so it is easy to return to.
- 03Putt one ball to the hole, counting how many putts it takes to hole out.
- 04Say the number out loud or write it down.
- 05Putt from the same spot again and try to beat the number.
Target
Try to beat your own last number, even by one putt.
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