Justin Thomas reveals a straightforward practice technique using tees to correct his putting stroke ahead of next week’s competition.
Justin Thomas has shared insight into one of his key putting adjustments, demonstrating how a minor technical tweak can significantly alter his stroke mechanics. The PGA Tour professional posted a training video on Instagram showing the difference a single tee can make in controlling his putter path.
Using Objects to Find the Right Path
Thomas explained his overall approach to practice, noting that he responds well to placing objects in strategic positions to help him avoid certain movements. “Similar to my full swing I respond well to objects I place in certain areas to avoid them to get in positions I like,” he said. In putting specifically, Thomas uses tees as reference points to help modify the trajectory of his stroke.
The professional shared two putting sequences filmed just minutes apart, illustrating how a single adjustment can change the mechanics of his stroke. In the first video, Thomas’s putter comes slightly inside immediately off the ball on his backswing, which he identified as a recurring tendency. “That causes a bit of a loop and some moving parts to be able to consistently start it online, time everything up, have good speed etc.,” he explained.
The Tee Solution
To address this issue, Thomas employed a straightforward remedy: placing a tee barely behind his putter on the inside path during his backswing. This simple physical reference forces him to avoid the tee on his backstroke, promoting a more direct path. “Just a little something I do to help keep things in check,” Thomas noted of the drill.
The demonstration showcases how professional golfers continuously refine their technique through deliberate practice methods. Rather than relying solely on feel, Thomas uses tangible objects as feedback mechanisms to reinforce proper positioning and consistency in his putting stroke.
Thomas indicated he is looking forward to competition next week at the APINV event, having benefited from his recent practice sessions and technical adjustments.
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