Mastering Putting Distance & Speed Control – Practice Green Tips

Learn Putting Distance Control to Eliminate Three-Putts

Want perfect distance control on your putts? Here’s one of the best drills I’ve ever learned — from putting coach Preston Combs. Lay down three balls: • One in the middle • One a putter grip-length behind • One a putter grip-length in front Now practice making strokes that go ball to ball. Match your backswing and follow-through so they stay between those two outside balls. This creates your 10–12 foot base stroke — the foundation for consistent speed. Do this five times and see if all five ball