This week, missed short putts aren’t about mechanics but pressure. This week’s tip gives you a dead-simple fix to own every 5-footer when it matters most.

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Never Miss Inside 5 Feet Again

Pressure kills. This fixes it.

We’ve all been there: birdie look turns into bogey because you missed the comeback putt. The 5-footer. It’s not long. It’s not complicated. But it matters—especially when your card’s already wobbling.

Here’s the truth: Most golfers don’t miss short putts because of bad mechanics. They miss because of bad habits under pressure.

This week’s tip? Simple. Do this, and you’ll own every putt inside 5 feet—the kind you expect to make. Not pray for.

Aim 1 Inch Ahead of the Ball

Your head moves. Even if you think it doesn’t.

The fix? Stop staring at the back of the ball. Instead, focus on a blade of grass one inch ahead.

That’s it.

Why it works:

• Keeps your head quiet through impact

• Promotes better forward roll

• Improves center-face contact

🎯 Try this today:

Place a tee or leaf one inch before the ball on the putting green. Stroke five putts with that as your “target.” You’ll instantly feel the difference.

Matchstick Tempo Beats Hulk Strength

Most yipped putts don’t come from nerves — they come from tension.

Fix it with tempo.

The golden rule: Back… through. 1… 2. Smooth.

No wrist jab. No freeze-up. Just rhythm.

Put it on loop like your favorite playlist.

⏱ Quick Drill:

Say “tick” going back and “tock” going through. Does that sound silly? So it is missing 4 feet. Do this 10 times before every round.

📚 Bonus: Tempo Drill

Reps Beat Routine. Always.

You don’t need a complicated pre-shot routine. You need confidence.

Here’s the play:

• Take one eyes-closed practice stroke to feel the tempo and length.

• Step in, set your eyes 1 inch ahead of the ball.

• Trust it. Go.

No three practice strokes. No paralysis by analysis.

The Circle Drill

Old-school, reliable, and still one of the best drills ever invented.

🏁 Here’s how:

• Drop 12 balls in a 3-foot circle around the cup.

• Make all 12 — in a row — before you leave.

• Miss one? Start over.

💬 Why does it work?

• Builds muscle memory under pressure

• Teaches how to handle repetition fatigue

• Turns “I hope I make this” into “I always make this”

Do it after every round for a week. Watch what happens.

Scratch Is a Mindset

Let’s cut the fluff - you can become a killer from five feet away. Not next year. Not in theory. Right now. But you’ve got to treat short putts like a skill, not a gamble.

This isn’t about talent. It’s about preparation.

So here’s the mission this week:

✅ Forward focus

✅ Matchstick tempo

✅ Eyes-closed feel

✅ Circle Drill daily

Do it. Log it. Own it.

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