DRILL ONE – Left Hand Only
The left hand only drill is a wonderful cure for deceleration in the through stroke. Any golfer who struggles to accelerate the putter down the target line will benefit after just a few sessions doing this exercise. As an added benefit, this drill will eliminate any left wrist breakdown at impact, which is a major cause of inconsistency.
How to perform this drill: From three feet, take your comfortable puttingstance with your putter aimed directly at the hole. Grip the putter with only your left hand. Feel like the putter is more in the palm with the back of your left hand facing the target. From there, with only your left hand on the putter, stroke some putts into the back of the cup. Do not think of mechanics. Your only thought should be to knock the ball in.
DRILL TWO – Right Hand Only
For consistency and rhythm, both hands should play an equal role on mostgolf shots. That is why the right hand only drill is so important. The angle formed by your right wrist at address must return to the same position at impact to ensure the ball starting on the correct line. This exercise will quickly have you feeling that sensation.
How to perform this drill: From three feet take your comfortable puttingstance with your putter aimed directly at the hole. Grip the putter with only your right hand. Feel like your right palm is facing the target as you take your grip. From there, with only your right hand on the putter, stroke some putts into the back of the cup. Do not think of mechanics. Your only thought should be to knock it in.
