Why this drill matters
Short putts are opportunities to build belief. This drill creates a clear goal and a little pressure as each successful putt brings you closer to a perfect circuit. The purpose is to practice making putts, not simply hitting them.
Rotate around the hole to experience different lines and breaks. Maintain the same calm routine whether you are on putt one or putt eight.
What you need
- Eight ball markers
- A measuring tape
- One golf ball and a putter
- A putting green with room around the hole
Set up the stations
Measure eight spots around the hole, alternating between 3 and 4 feet. Space the markers around the cup so the golfer faces putts from different directions. For advanced players, increase the distances to 5–6 feet, 6–7 feet, or another challenging pairing.
How to play
- Begin at the first marker. Read the putt and follow your normal routine.
- Make the putt, then move to the next marker around the hole.
- Continue until you have made all eight putts consecutively.
- Miss one? Restart at marker one. Your streak returns to zero.
- Complete one perfect circuit to finish. For extra pressure, complete two or three perfect circuits (16–24 consecutive makes).
Progress tracker
Record your longest streak, attempts to finish a circuit, distance pairing, and perfect circuits completed. Try to beat your own previous result next time.
Make it age-appropriate
Beginners can move the markers closer or use fewer stations while learning. Intermediate players can work at 3–4 feet. Advanced players can increase the distance without changing the eight-in-a-row rule.
Watch: Around the World — Under Pressure
Follow all eight putts in order. Watch how the same putting routine is repeated as the pressure builds toward the final make.
Eight putts in sequence · 28-second demonstration · Tap play to begin. The drill card appears before playback.
Take the drill to the green
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