Ten in a Row: Putting Pressure Challenge

Ten in a Row: Trust short putts when they matter. A golfer prepares a straight putt of about three metres.

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Ten in a Row: Putting Pressure Challenge

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Ten in a Row: choose one straight putt, build a streak and record your longest run of holed putts in up to 10 attempts.

This is Putting card twenty, Ten in a Row: Putting Pressure Challenge, in the Golf Practice Made Fun App.

One straight putt. A growing streak. A little extra pressure. Choose a putt of about three metres and try to hole ten in a row. Each miss starts a new streak, so the next putt always gives you something clear to do.

Play up to 10 putts in total and record your longest consecutive run of holed putts. Keep your normal preparation as the streak grows; number nine deserves the same care as number one.

Jump to choose one putt, build your streak or record your best.

Watch the putting pressure lesson.

PGA professional Robin Symes, on SwingStation, demonstrates the ten-in-a-row challenge and explains why each attempt deserves your full routine.

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Step 1. Choose one putt.

Step 1: find a straight putt of about three metres and use the same starting spot.

Action	What to do
Find a straight putt	Choose a clear line on the putting green, about three metres from the hole.
Keep the same spot	Use this starting position throughout the round.
Check your aim	Look from behind the ball, choose the start line and set the putter face before settling into your stance.
Prepare normally	Use your usual routine and give the first attempt your full attention.

A straight putt keeps the task clear: start the ball on your chosen line with enough pace to reach the hole.

Step 2. Build your streak.

Step 2: try to hole ten putts in a row and start a new streak after a miss.

Action	What to do
Hole a putt	Add one to your current streak of consecutive holed putts.
Miss a putt	End that streak. The next holed putt starts a new run at one.
Keep your routine	Read, aim and prepare for every attempt. Avoid rushing simply to finish the challenge.
Remember your best	Keep track of the longest run you have achieved during this round.

The growing streak supplies the pressure. You do not need a gallery, a trophy or your brother offering helpful commentary.

Step 3. Record your best.

Step 3: play up to 10 putts in total and record the longest consecutive run of holed putts.

Action	What to do
Count every attempt	Include both holed putts and misses in the round’s total.
Keep the same limit	A miss restarts the streak while the attempt count continues.
Stop after 10 attempts	Keep the round within 10 putts, even if you have not reached ten in a row.
Save the longest run	Record your longest consecutive streak of holed putts from this round.

Your practice record

Measure	Record
Attempts used	___ / 10 maximum
Longest consecutive holed run	___ putts
Practice note	What helped you keep your routine as the streak grew?

Your score is your best streak. Record the longest unbroken run of holed putts. Separate streaks stay separate; use the attempt total to keep the whole round within 10 putts.

Use the same distance next time to make your records easier to compare.

George’s Practice Tip.

When you get close to your best streak, bring your attention back to the next putt’s preparation. Choose the line, settle the face and make your stroke. After a miss, take a breath and rebuild the same routine.

For a simple preparation sequence, try Picture, Look, Roll. To practise a steady rhythm, use Metronome Putting.

MAKE THE NEXT BUCKET COUNT

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