Putting
Downhill pace putts
A putting drill for the Competition stage, on the practice green, in about 12 minutes.
Choose a landing pace that keeps a downhill putt near the hole.
- Developing / Intermediate
- Solo
- Competition
Equipment
- putter
- 6 balls
Steps
- 01Find a gentle downhill line with a safe stop area behind the hole.
- 02Roll six balls with the same read and note start line and pace before changing anything.
- 03Keep the next repetition simple: change only one setup, target, or club choice at a time.
Target
Finish with one clear note about the target, contact, landing spot, pace, or decision practiced.
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