Eight Feet. One Putt. Every Stroke Counts.
Good putting is about more than technique. It's about committing to your line, controlling your speed and performing under pressure. The 8 Footer - Can You Make It? turns those skills into a measurable challenge.
Place eight flat markers evenly around the cup, each exactly 8 feet from the hole. Hit one putt from each marker, and count how many you hole.
What you need
- A putter and golf ball
- Eight flat ball markers
- Measuring tape to mark 8 feet from the hole
- A putting green with room to putt from all sides
- A scorecard or phone to record makes
How to play
- Measure 8 feet from the hole and arrange eight markers in a circle, spaced evenly around it.
- Start at any marker. Read the putt and follow your usual pre-putt routine.
- Hit one putt from each of the eight positions. A made putt earns one point.
- Record the number of putts made out of eight.
- Try again and work toward beating your previous score.
Scoring the challenge
0–3 made: Keep practicing and learn from each putt.
4 of 8 made: 50% — you've reached the goal!
5 of 8 made: 62.5% — you win The 8 Footer - Can You Make It?!
6–8 made: Outstanding putting. Can you repeat it?
Build up to 8 feet
Beginner: Set all eight markers at 6 feet while developing confidence.
Standard challenge: Move every marker to 8 feet.
Track progress: Record each attempt and your personal best. Your long-term goal is to perform at 8 feet.
The 50% and 60% professional benchmarks are coaching reference points supplied for this drill; results vary by player and season.
Watch The 8 Footer - Can You Make It? Demonstration
See the circle of eight markers and the putting routine in action. Watch how each putt starts from a different position around the hole.
The 8 Footer - Can You Make It? demonstration · 1 minute 25 seconds · Tap play to begin.
Take the challenge to the green
Eight putts, eight different reads, one clear goal. Write down your score and see whether you can reach 50%—then make five to win.
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