WATCH Brad Faxon’s Three-Speed Drill to Fix Your Short Putts
It’s been a while since we’ve shared any golf instruction content, but this video from Brad Faxon — one of the greatest putters of all time — is too good to ignore.
In a recent feature on The Golfer’s Journal YouTube channel, Faxon shares his advice for avoiding those dreaded three-foot misses. The highlight? A unique three-speed putting drill that’s well worth trying next time you’re on the practice green.
Faxon starts by emphasising the importance of a solid setup, noting that a good putting stance can never make your stroke worse. From there, he introduces the drill: sink three putts from three feet, each at a different speed — one that just creeps in, one that slams into the back of the cup, and one at the ideal “golf course speed.”
It’s a simple concept, but one that builds feel, confidence, and control.
This isn’t the only gem Faxon has produced for The Golfer’s Journal. Other videos include a quirky drill involving putting with a 5-wood, and a creative, “looser and free-er” 9-ball putting challenge that tests consistency and imagination.
If you’re looking to sharpen your short game, Faxon’s insights are a great place to start.