Fall 2025

The nickel test drill is a great way to improve your putting: Stack two nickels on the ground. Take your normal setup and use your putting stroke to knock the top nickel off the bottom one—without disturbing the lower coin. solid it feels, and the sound of impact will be music to your ears. The Path to Putting Confidence When your contact is consistent, your distance control improves. When your speed is reliable, your reads become more accurate.This will transfer to the course, making those uphill, downhill, putts easier to con- trol. It will also make the transition a breeze when playing a different course with different green speeds. When your reads improve, your confidence builds. And when you’re confident! That’s when the putter becomes your biggest weapon—and your ultimate eraser, making the rest of the game easier, and more fun! C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 5 97 Photo: Sherman Chu