Golf
30-40-50 Foot Lag Zone
Long-putt speed control
6 min
3 balls from each distance, repeat twice.
Beginner
Why this drill
Train speed first on long putts.
Setup
Create a target zone/circle and putt from approximately 30, 40 and 50 feet.
How to perform it
- 1Goal is to stop each ball inside the zone, not necessarily hole it.
Key feel
Picture finish distance before stroke.
Success cue
Increasing percentage finish inside target zone.
Recommended reps
3 balls from each distance, repeat twice.
Progression
Change slope and direction.
Common mistake
Treating a holed long putt with poor speed as proof of repeatable distance control.