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How to Stop Three-Putting: 3 Simple Putting Drills
Stop three-putting with a simple 18-ball putting practice session combining lag putting, distance control and Luke Donald’s Par Maker drill.
Short Game Routine to Build Rhythm – James Sieckmann
Follow James Sieckmann’s four-part short-game routine: assess the lie, visualise the shot, make two rehearsal swings, and commit. Score your routine over 18 chips.
Three Keys to Improve Chipping: Set Up, Stay Compact, Turn Through
Practise Jason Baile’s three chipping keys: sternum ahead of the ball, compact handle travel, and a gently rising, turned finish. Score 18 chips.
Grip-Down Chipping Drill: Find Your Comfortable Shorter Grip
Compare your normal and shorter grip on a simple fairway chip. Practise landing and rollout, then score two sets of nine chips out of 18.
Headcover Anti-Slice Rehearsal: Practise a Clear Path Through the Ball
Use a soft headcover as a simple reference for the club’s path after the ball. Start with slow rehearsals and plenty of clearance, then hit controlled half-shots without touching the headcover.
Annika Sorenstam Glove Drill: Keep Your Lead Arm Connected
Feel your lead arm move with your body using a glove tucked lightly under your lead armpit. Begin with small rehearsals, then carry that connected feeling into gentle short shots.
Alignment-Stick Setup Check: Aim First, Set Up Second
Give every shot a clear starting point. This simple alignment-stick drill helps you aim the clubface first, then set your feet, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line.
Try the 30-day wedge challenge
Choose from seven wedge drills over the next 30 days. Explore carry distance, flight, body turn and rhythm at your own pace, without complicated scoring.
Try the 30-day mind game challenge
Choose from seven simple mind-game drills over the next 30 days. Practise visualisation, clear decisions and calm routines at your own pace, with no complicated scoring.
Try the 30-day indoor golf challenge
Seven easy indoor golf drills to choose from over 30 days. Practise putting, setup and mental routines at your own pace, with no complicated scoring.
Try the 30-day golf fitness challenge
Choose from seven gentle golf fitness exercises over the next 30 days. Move at your own pace, repeat favourites and enjoy a challenge without complicated scoring.
Try the 30-day long game challenge
Choose from seven simple long-game drills over the next 30 days. Practise at your own pace, repeat your favourites and enjoy your golf without complicated scoring.
Try the 30-day putting challenge
Choose from seven easy putting drills over the next 30 days. Practise at your own pace, repeat your favourites and enjoy a challenge with no complicated scoring.
Lightning Hands Golf Drill: 3 Steps to Add Speed and Distance
Try the Lightning Hands golf drill in three steps: watch the release, practise a short swing, then complete 18 shots with one clear release cue.
Chew the Fat Behind the Ball Drill: 3 Steps to a Clearer Pre-Shot Routine
Build a clearer pre-shot routine: talk through the target, conditions and club choice behind the ball, then complete 18 full routines.
Club Face Alignment Drill: 3 Steps to Check Your Setup
Check your clubface at address, try a small setup adjustment and complete 18 full clubface-check routines.
Stare at the Target, Glance at the Ball Drill: 3 Steps to a Clearer Setup
Choose a target, look towards it from address, then return your eyes to the ball. Complete 18 full routines for a clearer pre-shot setup.
Luke Donald’s Hammer a Nail Putting Drill: 3 Steps to a Clearer Strike
Try Luke Donald’s hammer-and-nail putting cue, then play 18 putts. Score one point per ball finishing within three feet and record your total out of 18.
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