3 Putting Drills to Level Up Your Short Game This Summer

Putting is where games are won — and lost. These three drills are designed to improve your consistency, control, and confidence on the green. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, mastering these techniques will help you sink more putts and lower your score.

1. The Clock Drill (a.k.a. “Around the World”)

What it is: A consistency builder for short putts under pressure.

How to do it:

• Place 6–12 balls in a circle around the hole, each 3 feet away.

• Putt each ball in succession. Miss one? Start over.

• Want a challenge? Move the circle out to 4 or 5 feet.

Why it works: It simulates real pressure and forces you to stay focused through every angle.

2. The Gate Drill

What it is: A precision drill to keep your stroke path clean and square. Check out this video for guidance. 

How to do it:

• Set two tees just wider than your putter head, a few inches in front of the ball.

• Putt through the “gate” without touching the tees.

• Add a second gate 12–18 inches ahead to reinforce your line.

Why it works: It trains your stroke to stay centered and eliminates face rotation.

3. The Ladder Drill (Distance Control Queen)

What it is: A feel-based drill to master pace and avoid three-putts.

How to do it:

• Place markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12 feet.

• Try to stop the ball just past each marker — no more, no less.

• Work your way up and back down the ladder.

Why it works: It builds rhythm and teaches you to control speed like a pro.

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