Hit More Consistent Putts

Mark Blackburn

Mark Blackburn

SwingU Master Faculty, Golf Magazine Top-100, Golf Digest Top-50 in America, No. 1 in Alabama

Golf Digest’s No. 1 Teacher, Mark Blackburn, breaks down the three keys to putting consistency—reading the green, starting the ball on line, and controlling speed.

A steady acceleration rate, like a metronome, helps manage distance without overthinking force. The key? Stroke length, not acceleration, determines speed. Practice speed control at different distances and focus on maintaining a smooth tempo for more consistent putting.