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DRILL OVERVIEW · PUTTING CARD 15
Two-to-One Rhythm: Smooth Your Putting Stroke
Your drill at a glance
This is Putting card fifteen, Two-to-One Rhythm: Smooth Your Putting Stroke, in the Golf Practice Made Fun App.
Give your putting stroke a rhythm you can repeat. Count two beats going back and one coming through, then see how many of 18 putts finish within one putter length of the hole. Keep the starting distance the same throughout the round.
There is a pause between putts to check your line and pace. During the stroke, let the putter flow rather than adding a sudden hit at the ball.
Jump to count the rhythm, repeat and reset or complete your round.
Watch the two-to-one putting lesson.
Aussie Beef Golf, in this Australian Golf Digest lesson, uses Hannah Green and Cameron Smith as examples of a smooth putting rhythm. Watch the relaxed setup and the two-to-one cue.
Step 1. Count the rhythm.
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Choose your putt | Pick a starting position and a hole on the practice green. Use this same distance for all 18 attempts. |
| Set up comfortably | Let your arms hang naturally and keep your grip and arms relaxed. Set the putter face behind the ball, aimed along your chosen start line. |
| Count the stroke | Use a counted two-to-one backswing-to-through-swing rhythm: two beats going back, one beat coming through. |
| Keep it flowing | Let the putter move smoothly through the ball. Avoid a short backswing followed by a sudden jab. |
The two-to-one cue describes the rhythm of the stroke. You do not need to measure out a backswing twice the length of your through-swing.
Step 2. Repeat and reset.
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Putt from the same spot | Return the ball to your chosen starting position. Keep the distance unchanged throughout the round. |
| Use your counted rhythm | Make the putt with the same two-to-one cue, keeping the movement relaxed. |
| Watch the finish | Notice where the ball stops in relation to the hole. Use the result as feedback on your line and pace. |
| Pause before the next putt | Check your line and pace, rebuild your setup and start again. Give each attempt its own preparation. |
Keep the task simple: same distance, counted rhythm, then a fresh check before the next ball.
Step 3. Complete your round.
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Play 18 attempts | Each putt counts as one attempt. Continue until you have played all 18. |
| Award one point | Score 1 point for each putt that finishes within one putter length of the hole. |
| Check the distance | If the finish is close to the limit, use your putter to check the ball’s distance from the hole. |
| Record your total | Add the points and record your score out of 18. Higher is better. |
Your practice record
| Part of the round | Record |
|---|---|
| Putts 1–9 | ___ points / 9 |
| Putts 10–18 | ___ points / 9 |
| Total | ___ points / 18 |
| Starting distance | ___ |
One attempt, one possible point. A putt finishing outside one putter length scores 0. A holed putt scores 1, with no extra bonus.
Note your starting distance alongside the score so you can repeat the same challenge next time.
George’s Practice Tip.
Count quietly and let your arms stay soft. If the stroke starts feeling rushed, use the pause before the next putt to settle again. The ball needs a roll, not a stern telling-off.
For a setup check before you begin, try the Mirror Check drill. To give each putt a simple preparation sequence, try Picture, Look, Roll. Browse more putting drills for your next session.
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