#335 Many golfers lose 3–5 strokes per round on the greens – not because of poor technique, but because of poor rhythm.

Here’s a 30-second drill to immediately improve your feel for putting.

Most golfers focus on technique first – grip, alignment, or putter choice. But the real “stroke eaters” often hide elsewhere: in the rhythm and tempo of the stroke. Studies with Tour players show that a consistent, repeatable rhythm is the key to reliable distance control. Without rhythm, strokes become rushed, contact inconsistent, and, above all, feel for distance disappears – costing 3–5 avoidable strokes per round.

The good news: Rhythm can be trained in just seconds.The 30-Second Drill for Immediate Feel

You can do this drill right on the putting green – or even in your living room:

1. Start with a metronome count or inner rhythm word – say to yourself “one – two” or “ding – dong.” The first syllable represents the backswing, the second the follow-through. Important: both should take the same amount of time!

2. Set up three balls in a row – the distance doesn’t matter, what matters is maintaining the rhythm.

3. Stroke all three putts with the same rhythm, without “managing” the ball or forcing the stroke. Focus on letting backswing and follow-through flow evenly, like a pendulum.

• Tempo over technique: A stable rhythm automatically produces repeatable energy in the stroke – and therefore consistent ball speeds.

• Instinct over thinking: Your brain connects distance perception with rhythm. When you swing evenly, you find your natural tempo more intuitively.

• Tour secret: Professionals like Tiger Woods practice their putting rhythm almost daily. Their credo: “Rhythm gives control, technique alone does not.”

👉 Conclusion: Just 30 seconds with this drill can improve your distance feel. Repeat it regularly, and you’ll notice fewer 3-putts – and a much lighter scorecard.

The 30-Second Drill for Immediate FeelWhy It Works.

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