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Putting · Start Line Control

Start Line Only Drill

Isolate and improve start line control by removing distance and outcome distractions. Part of Putting — Start Line Control training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Beginner Par 14 Max 30 10 min ~10 balls
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Why this drill

What this drill fixes

Getting the ball started on the right line — whether you're putting, chipping, or playing a wedge — eliminates the three-putts and needless bogeys that cost you the most shots. Start line control drills train your aim, your face delivery, and your ability to start the ball exactly where you intend, time after time. Part of TeeBetter's Start Line Control training.

Instructions

Practice steps

Preview the flow here — full setup, scoring, and every step unlock in the app.

01 — THE CHALLENGE

Start Line Only Drill

GOAL

Isolate and improve start line control by removing distance and outcome distractions.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Putter Tee
COACH TIPS
  • Start line is mostly controlled by the putter face at impact
  • Your hands and wrists are a huge influence on the putter face
  • the more stable the wrists arms and hands the more square the putter face will stay
  • Ignore the hole — this is a pure skill drill
  • Clean strike helps face stability. Ensure you are catching the centre of the putter face for maximum consistency

FAQ

Common questions about Start Line Control drills

How do I improve my putting consistency?

Start line control is the single most important putting skill. If the ball doesn't roll on your intended line, all the green-reading in the world won't help. Putting start line drills use gates or chalk lines to give you instant feedback on whether your face is square at impact and your stroke is delivering the ball on line. Track your score against par every session.

Does start line matter for chipping and wedge play too?

Absolutely. Whether you're rolling a 6-foot putt or playing a 30-yard chip, getting the ball started on the right line determines your proximity to the hole. The same awareness that improves putting translates directly to short game shots.

Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.

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