AimPoint Express Putting Drill: Hole More Putts
A consistent green-reading routine
Give every putt a clear read. Use your feet to feel the slope, choose an aim point and roll the ball at a planned pace. This practice routine introduces the feel–aim–putt sequence used in AimPoint Express.
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Step 1. Watch the AimPoint lesson
Watch the AimPoint Express lesson on YouTube.
AimPoint’s official fundamentals course teaches where to feel slope and how to use the finger read. Your arm position needs calibration; finger widths alone do not provide a universal aim point.
Step 2. Feel, aim and roll
Choose a simple 20-foot putt
Start about 20 feet from a hole on a quiet practice green. Choose a putt with a reasonably steady slope rather than a complicated double break. Use one ball and leave space for other golfers.
Feel the slope with your feet
Stand comfortably facing the hole and use your feet to feel which side is lower. Check the slope along the putt as shown in the lesson, then return behind the ball. Notice whether the amount or direction of slope changes.
If you have learned AimPoint, use your trained slope estimate. If you are new to it, begin by recognising flat, gentle and stronger slopes. Develop that feel before treating a number as a precise measurement.
Choose your aim point
From behind the ball, use the finger-reading method you have learned: hold up the number of fingers that corresponds to your slope estimate, use the hole as your reference and identify the aim point on the high side.
Calibrate the read for the green speed. Arm position and the intended pace matter. Follow your AimPoint instruction for these adjustments rather than assuming a fully stretched arm or a fixed number of fingers will work on every green.
On the practice green, you can place a tee beside your chosen aiming reference if the facility allows it. Remove the tee before moving on.
Roll the putt and review
Aim the putter at your chosen starting line and roll the ball at your planned pace. Watch the start direction, the break and the finish. A short or overhit putt changes how much the ball breaks, so review pace as well as the read.
Move to a fresh starting position for the next attempt. Read it again rather than using repeated putts from one spot to steer the ball into the hole.
A worked example
“This putt slopes down to my right. I’ll feel the slope, use my calibrated finger read to choose an aim point on the left, then roll the ball on that line at a controlled pace. I’ll check the start, break and finish.”
Watch for these easy mistakes
| Instead of… | Try… |
|---|---|
| Guessing the break only with your eyes | Use your feet to check the slope and identify the low side. |
| Assuming fingers give an exact read automatically | Learn and calibrate the finger method for your arm position and green speed. |
| Choosing a line without choosing a pace | Commit to both an aim point and an intended finishing pace. |
| Blaming every miss on the read | Review start direction, pace and slope together. |
| Hitting repeatedly from one spot | Move after each putt and repeat the full reading routine. |
Your focus: A consistent green-reading routine
Step 3. Complete your round
What to do
Complete 18 putts in two sets of nine. Use a new starting position and a fresh read before every putt.
| Score | When to award it |
|---|---|
| 1 point | You complete the shot, routine or movement described above. |
| 0 points | You do not complete the attempt. |
FAQs
How do I set up this drill?
Start about 20 feet from a hole on a quiet practice green. Choose a putt with a reasonably steady slope rather than a complicated double break. Use one ball and leave space for other golfers.
Stand comfortably facing the hole and use your feet to feel which side is lower. Check the slope along the putt as shown in the lesson, then return behind the ball. Notice whether the amount or direction of slope changes.
What should I focus on during practice?
Complete 18 putts in two sets of nine. Use a new starting position and a fresh read before every putt.
What should I keep in mind when practising?
I like having a simple routine that gives every putt a clear plan. Start with gentle slopes and learn what your feet are telling you. Then choose a line, commit to the pace and use the result to improve the next read.
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