7 Best golf putting drills

There are many effective putting drills for golf, but here are of our favorites to help improve your accuracy, speed, and consistency on the greens:

1. Gate Drill: Set up two alignment sticks or clubs about one putter head width apart and a few feet in front of the hole. Practice hitting putts through the "gate" without hitting the sticks.
   
2. Clock Drill: Place several balls around the hole at different distances, like the numbers on a clock face. Practice hitting putts from each location, focusing on speed and accuracy.
   
3. 3-Foot Circle Drill: Create a circle around the hole with a radius of three feet. Practice hitting putts from different spots within the circle, aiming to make as many putts as possible.
   
4. One-Handed Putting Drill: Practice hitting putts using only your dominant hand or your non-dominant hand. This can help improve your feel and touch on the greens.
   
5. Eye-Line Drill: Place a ball or an alignment stick directly in front of your eyes on the target line. Practice hitting putts while keeping your eyes fixed on the ball or stick.
   
6. Putt with Obstacles: Place obstacles like tees or balls on the green and practice putting around them. This can help you develop a better sense of speed and direction.
   
7. Speed Control Drill: Place two balls on opposite sides of the hole, about 30 feet away. Practice hitting putts that stop between the two balls, focusing on speed and distance control.
   

Practice makes perfect, so try to incorporate these golf putting drills into your practice routine regularly to improve your golf putting skills.