Master Short Putts in 90 Seconds

Michael Kanev demonstrates a simple yet effective routine to build confidence on three-foot putts. By removing the flagstick and focusing on a tiny, specific target—like a single blade of grass on the back edge of the hole—golfers can make the cup appear larger and significantly increase their accuracy.

• Remove the flagstick for short putts to eliminate visual distractions and prevent the ball from bouncing out.
• Pick a tiny specific target, such as a yellow blade of grass, at the back of the cup to narrow your focus.
• Aiming at a small point effectively makes the hole larger because even a slight miss from the tiny target will likely still result in a holed putt.
• Narrowing your focus helps eliminate the intimidation factor of the 'entire hole' and improves starting line accuracy.

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