NOTE: Games are designed to be used in a linear fashion beginning from the first game/drill and progressing from there. Golfers with the best results have adhered to these guidelines.
Golf Instructor Recommendations:
1. Use the Greens SpeedReader™ to measure the speed of the surface before each drill so you know what speed you are practicing.
2. Use the engraved ruler to measure the distances.
3. Play one game in one direction and another back to your starting spot.
4. Each game is designed to develop specific speed control skills. Practice inside while watching TV, during commercials, or whenever. Compete with family or friends. It's a fun, relaxing break and also helps your putting skills!
Point, distance, and shot system is for guidance. Be creative and change or add rules. Even vaccum the carpet to change the speed!
Basic Speed Matching
Rating: easy
Players: one
Shots: 5+ successive shots
Distance: Carpet speed
Match the speed of the Greens SpeedReader™. Try to get all putts within 4 inches of the distance set by the Greens SpeedReader™.
Over the Cliff
Rating: easy
Players: 1 or more
Shots: 3 successive putts each
Distance: 12+ feet
Create an imaginary line or 'cliff' that you cannot go over. Closest to the line without going over wins. Only the closest ball wins. One point for each victorious round. Play to five.
The Cage
Rating: moderate
Players: 1 or more
Shots: 3 successive putts each
Distance: 12+ feet
Set up a 'cage' against a wall with some books. Putt the ball inside the cage without hitting the wall. 1 point for each ball in the cage, but only the closest balls to the wall win points! Vary the 'cage' size. Play to five.
Horseshoe Putting
Rating: moderate
Players: 1 or more
Putts: 3 successive putts each player
Distance: 15+ feet away
Putt to touch the cup. You must be within 6 inches to count. Touching the cup= 3pts. Closest to cup=2pts. Anyone within 6 inches=1pt. Play to ten.
Shuffleboard Putting
Rating: moderate
Players: 2 or more
Shots: Alternating shots
Same as horseshoe putting, but try to knock the other player out of the way.
Accuracy Putting
Rating: difficult
Players: 1 or more
Shots: 3 successive solo practice/alternating shots with 2+ players
Distance: 12 feet
Must hit the ball and not make it move over 4 inches from its location. Points only for touching the ball. 5 points for each touch. Alternate shots for 2 or more players. Play to thirty.
Distance Matching
Rating: difficult
Players: one
Shots: 9 successive
Distance: Carpet speed + 3 feet + 3 feet
Incrementally mark off three successive distances with 3 feet or greater between each. Start with the farthest distance, attempt to match 3 putts at that distance. Work closer until you try each distance. Try to get every ball within 6 inches of each distance.
I'm All-In!
Rating: very difficult
Players: 1 or more
Shots: 3 successive putts each
Same as "The Cage" putting but every ball must be inside the cage to win a round. 1 point available for each round. Play to three.
Blindfold Putting
Rating: very to extremely difficult
Players: 1 or more
Shots: 5 successive
Think you are pretty good? Try basic speed matching with a blindfold over your eyes! This great game really makes you focus on the 'feel' of your putt and your ability to visualize. Try to get each ball within 6 inches of the distance. For a real challenge, try "Distance Matching" with a blindfold!
Consider the myriad of variables to calculate and it is no mystery why golfers give away more strokes in the short game than any other part of the game.
