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It would be great to hit every shot on to the green and have a tap in putt, but many times we are left with a medium to long distance.
Many amateurs will take three putts, not because of poor direction but poor distance control, either hitting the first putt too hard or too soft. Being able to take two shots from distance is a big key to consistent scores. Try this practice drill to improve your speed control on longer approach putts.
* Line up five balls on the practice putting green.
* For your first putt, aim to roll the ball approximately 30 feet across the green.
* After your first stroke, quickly move on to the second ball and try to repeat the same length and speed of swing without looking up at the result.
* Repeat this for five balls and then look to see if the balls are nicely grouped at the same distance.
* Practice the drill six times and I guarantee your ‘feel’ for your pace of stroke and the green will improve.
If you would like to know more about improving your golf game, book a lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional by calling 17750777.
