Holing Putts [63 minutes]

Mindset

Bobby Jones once said that "Nerves are what differentiate a thoroughbred from a plough horse." Note that this is coming from the man who would get sick with anxiety during major rounds, at times dropping 15 pounds from a major championship week.

Do not let the fear of anxiety on the course prevent you from signing up from that big tournament this year. In fact, playing the big tournaments should help your nerves in the other events you decide to play in throughout the year.

Remember, shooters shoot.

Putter Path Drill [8 minutes]

Find a 5 foot straight putt on the putting green. Place an alignment tool (e.g., alignment stick, meter stick, flag stick, golf club) parallel to the outside line of a putt. Here is a video of the drill for reference.

Stroke 18 putts to start to dial in your alignment and stroke path. 

5 Footers [14 minutes]

Work through the following routine for 5 foot putts utilizing the alignment stick:

• 9 straight putts
• 9 left to right putts (approximately 3 inches of break)
• 9 right to left putts (same amount of break)

10 Footers [14 minutes]

Work through the following routine for 5 foot putts utilizing the alignment stick:

• 9 straight putts
• 9 left to right putts (approximately 5 inches of break)
• 9 right to left putts (same amount of break)

From Long Range [15 minutes]

With 3 balls, hit putts from the following distance finishing each ball out:

• 3x 25 footers
• 3x 40 footers
• 3x 55 footers

Complete this routine twice for a total of 18 long putts. How many makes versus how many three putts?

Bump and Run Action [12 minutes]

Hit bump and runs from each of the following distances:

• 3x 20 yards
• 3x 30 yards
• 3x 40 yards

Once you have completed it once, select a LESS lofted club and do it one more time. Most players often select too much loft for these bump and run shots. Remember, the goal is to get the ball on the green as quick as possible. What club do you have more consistency with for each shot?