Dime golf drills are high-precision putting exercises designed to narrow your focus by replacing a massive 4.25-inch hole with a tiny, specific target. This technique is for any golfer—from high-handicappers to competitive sticks—who finds themselves "burning edges" or losing confidence on short putts. It solves the fundamental issue of poor start-line control, ensuring your ball begins its journey exactly where you intended. We’ve all stood over a three-footer, felt that twitch in the hands, an
Most golfers see an immediate improvement in start-line awareness within 15-20 minutes. For permanent muscle memory, incorporate it into a 10-minute daily routine for at least two weeks.
Absolutely. In fact, practicing on a flat indoor surface is one of the best ways to isolate your stroke mechanics without the variable of green slope or wind.
If you are consistently missing right, your putter face is likely slightly open at impact. Check your [eye line](/drills/gate) to ensure your lead eye is directly over the ball, which helps in squaring the face.
Coaches who demonstrate the dime drill, each linked at the second they start.