We ve seen a few solutions to this problem but here s a tip that doesn t require any special tools.
Carpet putting drills.
The carpet fibers could unravel and wrap around the drill bit potentially damaging the carpet and stalling the drill.
Attach the carpet to the tackless strips at one end of the room using the knee kicker.
Attempt to putt the golf ball with enough speed that it stops on top of the king of hearts.
Learning to putt straight is best done indoors and putting stroke drills to help achieve this can be practised on a carpet.
Place three balls in a row along the same line at equal distances.
I suggest 3 6 and 9 feet to start.
Putting to a king of hearts.
This can warm up a space and add softness.
Tip for drilling through carpet drilling through carpeted floors and the padding underneath can present a few challenges.
A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug.
The 1 2 3 putting drill.
Home carpets are generally slower than commercial carpets but if the nap is relatively tight then this may be somewhere you can work on your mechanics.
The 1 2 3 putting drill will help you develop a steady consistent putting stroke.
In some cases these speeds will exaggerate your putting woes so it is a good place to practice.
Alternatively a more plush carpet will be grounded by a low profile rug.
How to do the 1 2 3 putting drill.
Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select.
A jute rug makes a great base rug to start layering.
Grab a king of hearts playing card from a deck of cards and lay it on the carpet or floor several feet away from you.
This is a challenging putting drill that will improve your putting distance control before you know it.
A carpet s speed and texture though make it unsuitable to practice distance control.