Train Like a Pro: The 4-Part System for Great Putting

Written By Mariano Ochoa

To achieve great results on the greens, you need more than just talent — you need a smart, consistent, and well-structured training plan.

Putting is one of the most decisive aspects of golf, and yet it's often the most overlooked in training routines.

To truly elevate your performance, it's essential to divide your putting practice into four key sections: 

  • 1  Technique

  • 2  Short Putts

  • 3  Distance Control

  • 4  Green Reading. 

This structured approach ensures that no part of your game is left behind, helping you build a solid and complete putting foundation.

In the following guide, you’ll find how to organize your time, choose effective drills, and apply key mental and strategic insights to train with purpose. 

It’s not just about practicing — it’s about training like a pro.

Follow this structure and I guarantee you that your game will change for good. 

How to Use This Training Guide?

1st - TIME 

Be very clear on how much time you are going to train.
Example: 1 hour

2nd - STRUCTURE

Divide the chosen time among the 4 training phases.
Example:

  1. Putting Technique = 10 min

  2. Short Putts = 20 min

  3. Distance Control = 15 min

  4. Green Reading = 15 min

3rd - GAMES & DRILLS

Choose which games from this guide you’ll use in each training phase.
Example:

  1. Putting Technique = 10 min - Mirror

  2. Short Putts = 20 min - 2-meter wheel + 50 consecutive putts

  3. Distance Control = 15 min - The box from 2 m and 3 m

  4. Green Reading = 15 min - Assisted analysis

4th - SET THE ALARM

Set an alarm for the minutes assigned to each phase.

5th - LET'S START IT!

 Start and break your own records.

Mariano Ochoa