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Three-putts are one of the quickest ways to add unnecessary strokes to your scorecard — but they are also one of the most fixable problems in golf. Golf coach Claire Batista shares three practical putting drills covering stroke mechanics, distance control, and breaking putts to help you get the ball closer to the hole more consistently.
Claire Batista – Putting
Whether you struggle with a wobbly stroke, poor distance judgement, or misjudging the break, Claire Batista has a drill to address each issue. These three exercises are designed to be straightforward to set up on any practice green and can be worked through in a single session. Together, they cover the core skills that separate a reliable putter from someone who regularly walks away with more than two putts.
Key Takeaways
Stroke mechanics first:
Stroke mechanics first:
Use two clubs laid parallel on the green to create a channel and spend a couple of minutes grooving a straight-back, straight-through pendulum motion with a square clubface.
Build distance control step by step:
Place balls at increasing distances from the hole and work through them from short to long — first uphill, then downhill — to develop a feel for how swing length and pace affect how far the ball travels.
Learn to read and play the break:
Find a hole on a slant and practise putts from all four directions, starting at one foot and gradually moving back, to understand how much the ball curves and where to aim your starting line.
Take these three drills to the practice green before your next round and spend just a few minutes on each — the combination of better mechanics, improved distance control, and a clearer understanding of break will give your putting a solid foundation. This video suits golfers at any level who want a structured, purposeful approach to putting practice rather than simply rolling balls at a hole.
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