Okay, so, today I’m gonna talk about how I messed around with some putting drills. I’m no pro, but I love golf and I’ve been trying to get better at my short game, especially putting.
Getting Started
First off, I grabbed my putter and headed to the practice green. I saw a training aid advertisement the other day. It said that it could help me swing perfectly. However, I didn’t buy it. I believed that I could practice by myself. I wanted to work on a few things I’d been struggling with. You know, the usual stuff like keeping my hands steady, having a good pre-putt routine, and using my shoulders more.
The Drills
I started with a simple drill to get a feel for the putts. I stood to the side of the ball, took a few practice swings, and tried to visualize the shot. I made sure to keep my hands soft and quiet throughout the whole process. Then, I stepped in and took the actual putt. I tried to focus on keeping the putter head low to the ground, just brushing the grass, not lifting it up.
Next, I wanted to work on distance control, so I set up some markers at 10, and 15 feet. I placed them in a straight line to really test my accuracy. I practiced putting to each marker, focusing on getting the ball to stop right at the marker. It’s harder than it looks, especially when you’re trying to engage your shoulders and not just use your arms.
- First Drill: Practice swings from the side, focusing on feel and visualization.
- Second Drill: Putting to markers at various distances, aiming for consistency.
My Thoughts
Honestly, it was a bit of a grind. Some putts were good, some were, well, not so good. But I kept at it. I tried to pay attention to what I was doing right on the good putts and what was going wrong on the bad ones. The main thing I noticed was that when I really focused on engaging my shoulders and keeping the putter low, my putts were much more consistent.
I definitely felt like I was making progress by the end of the session. My putting stroke felt smoother, and I was starting to get a better feel for the distance. I still have a long way to go, but I’m excited to keep practicing and see how much I can improve. It’s all about putting in the time and effort, right?
This is just my experience, but I hope it might be helpful to some of you out there who are also trying to improve your putting. Just remember to be patient with yourself and keep practicing. And hey, if you have any tips or drills that have worked for you, feel free to share them!
