What is the goal of the "In the Club Behind the Cup Drill"?

• A. Speed control
• B. Distance measurement
• C. Spin reduction
• D. Loft adjustment

Answer: (A)

This drill is about developing feel for speed and distance control on the green. By placing a club behind the cup, you create a boundary that the ball shouldn’t cross. The task is to judge and execute the exact pace needed for the ball to reach the hole and finish close to it without racing past or stopping short. The focus is on how hard you stroke the ball and how far it travels, not on altering the loft or generating spin.

That’s why speed control is the best choice. It’s not primarily about measuring distance to the hole with tools, adjusting loft, or reducing spin—those factors aren’t the main aim of this drill. The barrier behind the cup makes you pay attention to pace, helping you calibrate your stroke to greens of different speeds and slopes.