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This Tour coach’s putting drill changed the way I practice

In this edition of The Lab, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Stephen Sweeney shares a drill that reveals the reason for all of your missed putts.

By Joe Plecker · Golf

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 8:42 PM

Key Things to Know

A putting drill from coach Stephen Sweeney helps golfers identify the specific cause of their missed putts.
Stephen Sweeney coaches prominent PGA Tour players, including Ludvig Aberg and Collin Morikawa.
The practice routine requires setting up two tee gates roughly the width of a hole along the putting line.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Top 100 Teacher Stephen Sweeney shares a putting drill designed to help golfers pinpoint the exact reasons behind missed putts. Sweeney, who coaches PGA Tour players such as Ludvig Aberg and Collin Morikawa, emphasizes that golfers often misdiagnose why their putts fail to drop.

The drill involves setting up two tee gates between the ball and the hole to evaluate four key variables: read, speed, face angle, and strike location. Missing specific gates or missing the cup reveals whether the flaw is related to start line, pace, or green reading.

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