PGA coach Dan Grieve teaches a systematic pre-shot routine designed to eliminate mental errors around the green and on the putting surface. He introduces his 'Three L's' framework—Lie, Land, and Loft—for short game shot selection and demonstrates how external focus and efficient green reading improve putting consistency.
Follow the 'Three L's' in order: read the Lie first, select the Landing spot second, and choose the Loft/club last.
During practice chipping swings, look back and forth between the landing spot and the target to visually paint the shot image.
Maintain an external focus while putting by looking at the hole during practice strokes and hitting soon after stepping over the ball.
Read putting lines from multiple angles while playing partners prepare their shots to save time and make better decisions.