Putting
Clutch Putt Simulation
A putting drill for the Competition stage, on the practice green, in about 10 minutes.
Builds the ability to perform under a single, real moment of pressure by simulating a putt to win with only one attempt.
- Advanced
- Solo
- Competition
Equipment
- putter
- 1 ball
Demonstration
Tour-proven drill to hole more putts under pressure! by Titleist UK & Ireland
Video by Titleist UK & Ireland on YouTube. Not affiliated with GolfNexus.
Steps
- 01Set up a putt from a random spot on the green, roughly 6 to 10 feet.
- 02Treat it as a putt to win a real event, with only one attempt allowed.
- 03Run through the normal pre-shot routine before hitting it.
- 04Log whether the putt was made or missed.
- 05Repeat once per practice session, tracking makes over misses across a season.
Target
Try to log more makes than misses across a season of attempts.
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