In 2020 the PGA of America contracted iKonik (now sportsbox.ai) to re-write the golf instruction manual for educating PGA members on best practices when teaching golf. I was chosen as 1 of 3 instructors nationwide to film hundreds of education and practice drill videos. Below are some of the best drills for putting. 

 Summary: Putting Drill for Better Speed & Feel

  • The video presents a simple but effective putting drill designed to improve feel and speed control on the greens.

  • The setup involves three golf balls placed about 15 feet from the hole.

  • Key steps in the drill:

    • Practice strokes while looking at the hole to build feel.

    • Step up to each ball, align the putt, then close your eyes before hitting.

    • After each putt, keep your eyes closed and guess if it was short, long, or perfect.

    • “Perfect” is defined as the ball finishing 6–10 inches past the hole.

  • The drill helps golfers develop internal feedback and sharpen their awareness of putting distance.

Summary: Putting Drill to Improve Target Awareness

  • This putting drill is designed to help golfers shift focus from mechanics to target awareness.

  • The setup involves standing about 12 feet from the hole, aligning properly, and then:

    • Staring at the hole instead of the ball while making the stroke.

  • The goal is to train your brain to better understand distance and target direction without overthinking the putting stroke.

  • This method emphasizes the mental side of putting, especially helpful for golfers who struggle with overanalyzing technique.

  • Practicing this way on the green can help you develop trust in your stroke and enhance your feel for the putt.