Tour-Approved Putting Drill to Improve Distance Control and Lower Scores
Want to Build a Tour-Level Short Game Without Spending Thousands on Lessons? If you’re looking to drop strokes fast this summer, don’t waste your time grinding random range sessions. Here’s a drill even scratch golfers swear by and you can do it at your local practice green or backyard setup. 🏌️♂️ The 3-Ball Ladder Drill (Tour-Approved) This putting drill builds distance control, consistency, and pressure performance all in one. How to do it: 1. Drop 3 balls at 3, 6, and 9 feet. 2. Putt them in order, no resets allowed. 3. Make all 3 to “level up” — miss and restart. 4. Push your distance farther each round (e.g., 6ft, 9ft, 12ft, etc.) It simulates real pressure and builds that clutch muscle memory—which is exactly what separates weekend warriors from low handicaps. If you’re working on: - Lag putting - Short game confidence - Breaking a new PR. Breaking 80? Breaking 90? Or just hitting the same score consistently This is the one to master. Bonus: Combine this with a portable putting mat or indoor putting cup and your short game will improve 10x faster. (Affiliate link in comments if you want gear recs.) Training smarter > practicing longer. 🏌️♂️ Curious, Have you tried this drill or do you have a better one for sharpening your short game under pressure? Drop your go-to drill or a quick video next time you test this.