When I reread Little Red Book in preparation for my recent review, it was one of the gems that stood out. Mostly because in the years I have been practicing that way (since my first reading of the book), I’ve come to realize the benefit.

I think there’s benefit to the idea even if it’s only done during certain practice sessions or during a fraction of each session.

I took that Penick tip to heart long ago. I do nearly all of my short game practice with a single ball. Hit the shot; make the putt. To go a step further, switch up the shot type each time. First hit a fly and release shot, then hit a hop and stop chip, and then the flop. Of course putt out after each attempt.

Yes, it takes more time. Yes, it’s very much like what get in a round.

There are times when I will hit several balls when working on the shot game. Like when I’m working on one of those specific shot types.

-Greg