No more struggling with distance control.

In this video, PGA instructor Peter Knight demonstrates how to master distance control on the greens by establishing a consistent stroke length ratio. By setting tees on the putting surface to mark a 1:1.5 ratio between backswing and follow-through length, golfers can achieve smooth putter speed without jerky acceleration or forced stops.

• Maintain a 1 to 1.5 ratio between your backswing and through-swing stroke length.
• Place tees on the putting green as visual bounds for your backswing and finish position.
• Avoid forcing the putter head to stop abruptly or changing speed abruptly before impact.
• Vary tee distance for longer or shorter putts while preserving the same 1:1.5 stroke ratio to build reliable feel.

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