THE JUNIOR GOLF GUIDE
THE JUNIOR GOLF GUIDE · PUTTING DRILL #5

Climb the Ladder

Master your putting speed. Learn to roll each ball farther while stopping it inside the correct target zone.

Climb the Ladder putting drill illustrated card with four steps and a 4-point scoring challenge

The Setup

Equipment: Five cones, four golf balls, and a putter.

  1. Set five cones in a straight line, creating four spaces between them.
  2. Start behind the first cone, with the other cones extending away from you.
  3. Adjust cone spacing to the golfer’s age and skill level.

What You’ll Learn

Distance control, putting feel, consistency, and confidence.

The Challenge

  1. Roll ball one into the space between cones 1 and 2.
  2. Roll ball two into the space between cones 2 and 3.
  3. Roll ball three into the space between cones 3 and 4.
  4. Roll ball four into the space between cones 4 and 5.

Each putt must finish in its designated zone. If you miss, continue to the next zone.

Scoring: 1 point per successful zone · Perfect score: 4/4

Record your score, reset the balls, and try to beat your personal best.

WATCH THE DRILL

Climb the Ladder — Video Demonstrations

Learn to control your putting speed in both directions.

Climbing Down

Work from the farthest target zone back toward the closest.

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Climbing Up

Work progressively from the closest zone to the farthest.

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