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How To Putt Better
A 4-step Process
Putter Path & Face
The path of the putter head at the moment of impact in relation to the face angle will determine the start line of the ball
1. Out to in path with an open face
2. Out to in path with a closed face
3. Out to in path with a square face
1. In to out path with an open face
2. In to out path with a closed face
3. In to out path with a square face
All of the above will deflect the ball off line and not allow you to learn how to putt better
Which one are you?
Distance Control
The number one skill when it comes to putting. Being able to consistently control your speed is at the top of the priority list for how to putt better.
Long to short
Short to long
Green Reading
Green reading is a skill and takes practice. It is tedious and boring but goes hand in hand with speed control and learning how to putt better.
In general, on the bigger breaking putts, double your initial read which will allow gravity to pull the ball closer to the hole. On the shorter putts inside 6', pick a tiny spot inside the hole to focus on and commit to it
Expectations
Match expectations with reality. Understand the PGA Tour make percentages below:
1-Putt Percentage
3' - 98%
4' - 92%
5' - 82%
6' - 73%
7' - 65%
8' - 52%
20' - 15% (3-putt 2%)
30' - 7% (3-putt - 5%
40' - 4% (3-putt 10%)
50' - 3% (3-putt 16%)
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