Better Putting... Guaranteed!

Most of the time practice drills need to be tailored to an individual golfer's game.  Give someone the wrong drill, and they could get worse.  With the drill I'm about to prescribe, this is not the case.  Any player of any age or ability level can, and will, improve their putting by practicing this drill.

It's called the "Pullback Game", and it's easy to play:  



Step 1: Pick a putt.  It can be from anywhere.  You can start 2 feet away from the hole or 100 feet away.  (I'd prefer to see you practicing 5-15 footers, but the drill works from anywhere)

Step 2: Hit the putt. If you miss, you must pull the golf ball one putter length away from the hole. (Sorry belly and long putter users)

Step 3: Try to make the next putt from the new 'pulled back' spot.  If you miss, you must pull the ball back again.  Repeat this process until the ball is holed.  

There are many reasons that I love this drill.  Chief among them is the fact that you will never make a putt less than 3 feet long.  No more gimmies or tap-ins, this drill forces you to grind it out on each and every hole. 

Additionally, the Pullback Game puts distance control at a premium. The better you control your distance, the shorter you next putt will be.  

Lastly, when you get on the course and don't have to pull the ball back, it'll feel like cheating!

Next time you practice your putting, give the Pullback Game a try.  I guarantee it will make you a better putter!