Coin gate
15 putts · Get immediate feedback on start direction.
- Roll 15 putts through the two markers toward a hole.
- Count clean passes through the gate, even if the putt misses.
- Narrow the gap gradually as the start line improves.
04 / On the green / Practice guide
Putting.
Separate start line from pace so you know what to practice after a miss. Build short-putt confidence and long-putt control.
Start the free drills ↓Understand the shot
Start line and speed are different skills
A putt can start where you aimed and still finish far away. Use a gate near the ball to test start line, then use long-putt ladders to train pace. Track each separately.
Set up your session
Find a reasonably flat practice putt for the gate drill. Place two coins or flat markers just wider than a ball, about a foot in front of the starting point. Begin with a wider gap if needed.
What to measure
Pick one of the drills below and write down its score. Repeat it on another day before changing your practice plan. A small trend is more useful than one perfect shot.
Free practice
Three drills you can use today
Choose one drill for your session. Each gives you a clear result to compare next time.
Fringe ladder
12 putts · Learn to stop the ball at different distances.
- Putt toward the fringe from several paces away.
- Try to stop each ball near the edge without crossing it.
- Move farther back after three consistent results.
Three-foot clock
20 putts · Practice short putts from every side.
- Set four balls around a hole, roughly three feet away.
- Putt in a circle, resetting after each full round.
- Record makes out of 20 and compare next time.
Practice note: Practice on a shared green with care: keep markers flat and clear them when others need the line.
When shots go wrong
What your miss might tell you
These are starting checks, not a diagnosis from a swing video. Make one small change and compare several shots.
Missing the gate
Work on a wider gate before narrowing it; count starts independently of makes.
Good start, poor finish
Practice pace on the fringe ladder from changing distances.
Short putts feel uncertain
Use the clock drill and keep the same routine from each position.
Frequent three-putts
Give long putts a three-foot finish zone and score how many stop inside it.
More to come
Member lesson previews
These expanded lessons are planned for the $7.99/month Basic membership. They are previews only; subscriptions and access are not live yet.
Green-reading lessons
A deeper routine for choosing a start line on breaking putts.
Pace-building program
A progressive plan for long putts and three-putt reduction.
Putting video library
Demonstrations for gate setup, distance control and routine.
The proposed $14.99/month Plus plan would add extra feedback and swing-analysis tools. Those features are still being developed. See the proposed plans →