Birdie Up Practice · Putting

Brad Faxon's Toe, Heel and Center Putting Drill

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Explore the difference between toe, heel and center contact with the same putter.

Take it to practice.

Choose a short, fairly level practice putt. Use one ball, the same putter and a similar stroke. Try contact toward the toe, away from the shaft; then the heel, near the shaft; then the center. Notice the feel and watch how the ball rolls.

Toe or heel contact can reduce ball speed and leave a putt short. The amount depends on your putter and impact location. The three animated roll examples are illustrative; your results may differ.

Adapt to your ability, the space and the conditions. Demonstrations are illustrative. Watch the full lesson and its YouTube description for context and references.