How to Dial In Your Speed + Pace - Putting Tutorial
WhyGolf instructors demonstrate the 'Speed Gauntlet' drill, a tour-proven method for mastering putting pace. By setting up six stations from 5 to 30 feet, golfers learn to consistently land the ball in the 'safety zone' just past the hole, effectively eliminating three-putts.
Speed is the primary criteria for this exercise; making the putt is considered 'icing on the cake.'
The 'safety zone' is defined as the area past the hole but before a backstop (like a padded alignment rod).
Any putt that stops short of the hole or hits the backstop results in a total restart of the drill.
Practice the drill on both uphill and downhill slopes to develop a versatile feel for green speeds.
Use six tees at 5-foot intervals stretching out to 30 feet to build a complete range of distance control.
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