Countdown of 10 minutes remaining before your golf tee-off... Immediately forgo the driver, and give this alternative a shot instead!
In the world of golf, a good putting game can make all the difference. Kyle Tucker, a renowned golf coach and former playing professional, has developed a pre-round putting routine that is tailored to help golfers of all levels improve their putting skills and score better on the course.
Warming up with the flatstick is essential for good putters. According to Tucker, spending the first five minutes of your pre-round routine putting three balls into the same hole can help work on speed control. This exercise does not aim to test your ability to make putts of this length, but to leave a positive memory before teeing off.
For the next four minutes, Tucker recommends putting three balls from different angles to the same hole from 2.5 to 3 feet. This practice helps in honing your must-make putts. In the final minute, knock three balls in from 18 inches to feel good about seeing the ball go into the hole before teeing off.
Tucker's philosophy is to 'do the least to achieve the most.' He emphasises consistent, strategic practice with an emphasis on fundamentals, balance, and training aids to improve accuracy and familiarity on the golf green. This approach is designed to help golfers make the most of their practice time without overcomplicating things.
Repeat the exercise by moving the balls a putter grip further away to challenge yourself. If you can repeat a better putt with the third ball, you've learned and remembered something. It's important to remember that the goal is not to test your ability to make long putts, but to improve your overall putting game.
Tucker also suggests arriving at the course early to shake off rust and find a centred strike with your driver. A happy medium between the author's obsessive warm-up and a laid-back approach is suggested. After hitting a few balls on the range, players should leave 10 minutes before their tee time for a pre-round prep routine.
Tucker has worked with a number of Tour professionals and is recognised as a Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach. His expert pre-round prep routine is recommended for golfers looking to improve their putting game and score better on the course.
The last 10 minutes before a round can be utilised to prime putting prowess and get comfortable on the greens. However, arriving five minutes before tee-off without practicing is considered ludicrous by the author.
The author has tried the routine and found it effective. By following Tucker's pre-round putting routine, golfers can approach their rounds with confidence and improve their overall performance on the course.
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