Fix Your Distance Control on Long Putts

If you're three-putting often, your distance control on long putts is likely the problem. Megan Johnston provides a highly effective drill to train consistent speed by eliminating excess wrist action, ensuring your putter head accelerates at a smooth, predictable rate.

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What: Your goal is to improve distance control on long putts by reducing inconsistent acceleration caused by excess wrist action.

Why: Too much wrist action causes the club head to “over accelerate” and makes it difficult to judge the speed necessary for long putts. Maintaining a consistent angle in the trail wrist promotes smoother, more controlled speed.

How:

The One-Handed Drill: Place your lead hand behind your back and putt using only your trail hand (right hand for a right-handed golfer).
Maintain the Angle: As you practice, focus on maintaining the angle on the back of your trail wrist (the right wrist) throughout the entire putting stroke.
Consistent Acceleration: When this wrist angle is maintained, the putter head will accelerate at a consistent speed, making it much easier to control your distance on long putts.

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