Place a coin on the green and the ball on top of it (or just in front). Hit 1-1.5 m putts with a single rule: after impact you keep looking at the coin until you hear the ball drop in the hole. No lifting your eyes to watch. Ten putts in a row looking at the coin — whether they drop or not — to finish.
On putts under 2 m the head and eyes dart toward the hole before impact and the stroke shrinks: a normal backswing and a timid follow-through that dies…
Frequently asked questions
What is the "The coin that stays" drill for?
Keep head and eyes still on short putts
How do you do the "The coin that stays" drill?
Place a coin on the green and the ball on top of it (or just in front). Hit 1-1.5 m putts with a single rule: after impact you keep looking at the coin until you hear the ball drop in the hole. No lifting your eyes to watch. Ten putts in a row looking at the coin — whether they drop or not — to finish.
How long does the "The coin that stays" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.
Sources
Dave Stockton (con Matthew Rudy) — Unconscious Putting