Putting is one of the few parts of golf where you can hit a technically good shot and still not make the putt. You can start the ball on your intended line. You can control the speed. You can make what looks like a good read. And the ball can still burn the edge. That’s…
Putting is often seen as the simplest part of golf, but it’s also one of the most important. It doesn’t matter how well you hit the ball if you can’t convert on the greens. At its core, putting comes down to two things: start line and speed control. Start line is your ability to roll…
You don’t need more practice. You need more pressure in practice. The Setup Pick 4–6 spots around a hole (or target): The Drill Golf Course Strategy: Where Rounds Are Won and Lost Rule Miss one → start over Goal Complete 2–3 full rounds What This Builds The Tee Distance Control Drill (Stop Blasting Putts Past)…
Most 3-putts don’t come from bad reads. They come from bad speed The Setup (At Home) Golf Course Strategy: Where Rounds Are Won and Lost The Drill Goal Ball finishes within 6–12 inches past the tee Do 10 reps. If you don’t make all in the 6-12 inches. Start Over. What This Builds The Around-the-World…
The One-Handed Putting Drill Many putting problems come from excessive hand movement during the stroke. The One-Handed Drill helps stabilize the motion and improve face control. How to Set It Up Find a straight putt between 5–10 feet. Start by hitting putts using only your lead hand on the putter. The Tee Distance Control Drill…
The Distance Ladder Drill (Master Speed Control) Most three-putts happen because of poor distance control, not poor aim. The Distance Ladder Drill teaches you to control speed by focusing on how far the ball rolls past the hole. The One-Handed Putting Drill How to Set It Up Choose a flat section of the practice green…
The Gate Drill for Starting the Ball on Line One of the most common problems in putting is starting the ball off-line. The Gate Drill is one of the simplest and most effective ways to fix that issue. Golf Course Strategy: Where Rounds Are Won and Lost How to Set It Up Place two tees…
The 3-Foot Circle Drill (Build Automatic Putts) One of the quickest ways to lower scores is to eliminate missed short putts. The 3-Foot Circle Drill is designed to build confidence and consistency from the distance where most strokes are either saved or lost. The Distance Ladder Drill How to Set It Up Place six tees…
At Pivot Golf, we believe practice should be practical, repeatable, and effective. This series brings you simple golf drills that deliver real results, starting with one of the most underrated putting drills used by pros and amateurs alike. The Alignment Stick Gate Drill Goal: Improve your ability to start the ball on your intended line….
