Putting Practice Before Your Round

[Nyper]

I don't really practice before a normal round... usually because I don't have time. Playing with 2-3 other people, it's rare to complete a round in under 4 1/2 hours around here. I don't have time to put in another hour before that!

I usually go to the range and hit about 15 balls just to get a little loose. I start with a 7 iron, then hit a few wedges, then a few drives.

Then I go to the putting green and putt for about 5 minutes. I start off trying to lag some 20-30ft putts just to get a feel for the speed. Then I just putt randomly from various distances.. uphill, downhill, sidehill, etc. No set routine.

[GolferNewb]

I use four balls and practice 6 to 10 footers for 15 minutes to get a rhythm and a feel for the greens.

I like to warm up for about 15 minutes before playing and to get a feel of the greens as well. I think that the best way to start your game is to get as much of an idea of the elements that you are playing on. I think you get a good feel by just hitting a few to examine the roll and power you need to get the ball where you want it to go.