Really FUN Putting Drill

All have us have openly wondered why it is so easy to backhand a 3-footer when going through our entire routine scares the daylights out of us. Am I right? Well I think most of us realize that we cause our own problems; our mind can really get the best of us if we let it.

So here is a great putting drill that will re-connect you with your natural abilities. You simply cannot be very mechanical when you try this:

Take two balls. You can do this on the putting green or even on a decent carpet. Put the two balls fairly close together, but far enough away to comfortably swing at the first one. Putt the first one about 15 or 20 feet towards no specific target. AS THE FIRST BALL IS ROLLING, step up to the other and swing it towards the rolling first ball. Anticipate where the first ball will stop and try to hit it with the second one. You will be amazed how many times you can actually hit it.

Every once in a while, take a couple normal putting attempts. If you are on a green aim at a hole. If you are in your living room, aim at the couch corner or whatever else you can. But yet again try something else: while you are swinging the putter, LOOK AT THE TARGET. This is the only way to do it in the above drill, so see how it works when you hit a normal putt to a standing target. Once again, you will surprise yourself how well you can do this.

One disclaimer here - this drill was concocted this afternoon in my basement while watching the golf on TV (Yes, Wisconsin winters can be very long!). I have no idea how well it works, but I can't wait to see. As you have heard me say before, don't be afraid to experiment. There is no doubt in my mind that this drill can be very effective. To help you improve your feel and increase your natural abilities is NEVER a bad thing, so try it & tell me what you think. I love doing this blog but I would love it even more if you would reply with your experiences, so comment below or send me an email!