Golf
Up-and-Down Nine
Performing short-game skill under consequence
8 min
One nine-spot round.
Beginner
Why this drill
Attach a score to short-game reps so practice resembles play.
Setup
Nine different short-game spots around a green.
How to perform it
- 1Chip or pitch and putt out from each spot, one ball only, recording up-and-downs out of nine.
Key feel
One ball, one chance, real routine.
Success cue
Score improves across sessions.
Recommended reps
One nine-spot round.
Progression
Use harder lies and more difficult hole locations.
Common mistake
Replaying poor shots and losing the pressure.