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Getting your ball started on the right line is one of the most fundamental putting skills — and LPGA Professional Stephanie Connelly Eisworth has a simple drill to help you do exactly that. Using just a chalk line and a couple of tees, she walks you through a practice routine that builds consistency from short range. If your putting feels unreliable, this is a great place to start.
Stephanie Connelly Eisworth – Putting
Stephanie Connelly Eisworth demonstrates her chalk line putting drill, a straightforward practice method that trains you to set the putter face square and roll the ball consistently along your intended line. Designed for a short, straight putt of just two to five feet, the drill is easy to set up and simple to repeat. Whether you’re struggling with direction or just want to sharpen your putting routine, Stephanie’s approach gives you a clear visual reference to work with.
Key Takeaways
Start on line, not just on speed Getting the ball rolling on your intended line is the foundation of good putting — it also helps you read greens more accurately and control how far the ball travels.
Start on line, not just on speed Getting the ball rolling on your intended line is the foundation of good putting — it also helps you read greens more accurately and control how far the ball travels.
Set up a chalk line for instant feedback Use a chalk line tool and two tees to mark a straight putt of three to five feet — the line gives you a clear visual guide for aligning your putter face square to the target.
Swing the putter over the line, not along it The goal of the drill is not to trace the chalk with your putter head, but to roll the ball down the line consistently — keeping your focus on ball direction rather than stroke mechanics.
Take a chalk line to the practice green and spend ten minutes rolling putts from two to five feet — the visual feedback will quickly reveal whether your putter face is genuinely square at address. This drill suits golfers at any level who want a reliable, repeatable way to build confidence on short putts.
