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The tee gate on the green

10 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Start the ball off the face on your chosen line

How to do it

Push two tees into the green forming a gate barely wider than the ball, 30 cm in front of the ball on your line. Hit 2 m putts rolling the ball through the gate without touching the tees. Eight out of ten to end the session.

What fault it fixes

Putter face misaligned at address
On video from behind, the putter face doesn't point at the chosen line at address; the ball starts off the read line within the first meter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The tee gate on the green" drill for?

Start the ball off the face on your chosen line

How do you do the "The tee gate on the green" drill?

Push two tees into the green forming a gate barely wider than the ball, 30 cm in front of the ball on your line. Hit 2 m putts rolling the ball through the gate without touching the tees. Eight out of ten to end the session.

How long does the "The tee gate on the green" drill take?

About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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