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Golf putting: the guide to stop three-putting

A large share of the strokes in a round are played on the green, and that is where many amateurs quietly lose points. A missed putt counts as much as a drive.

Start by choosing the right grip and putter, pick the stroke style that fits you, then work on distance control to stop three-putting.

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Reading greens and distance control

Stop Three-Putting: Master Slope Reading, Distance Control & Mental Routine to Improve Your Putting and Lower Your Golf Score

Making three putts on a green is frustrating, especially when you know it costs you dearly on the scorecard. However, by better mastering slope reading, distance control, and by adopting an effective mental routine, it is entirely possible to significantly reduce this type of mistake. This article gives you a simple method, based on science and experience, to stop “wasting” your holes because of poorly calibrated putting.

The AimPoint Method: Precise Green Reading, Benefits, Limits and Alternatives to Improve Your Putting

The AimPoint method, developed in 2003 by Mark Sweeney, allows precise reading of greens using sensations under the feet and a visual system based on the fingers. Praised by champions like Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott, it nevertheless divides the golfing community. Some praise its effectiveness, while others criticize a slowdown of the game and an approach that is too mechanical. In this article, we detail its functioning, advantages, and limitations, as well as alternatives to better read greens and improve putting.

Master Your Game Around the Greens: 3 Essential Drills to Improve Approach-Putts for Consistency, Accuracy, and Calmness on the Golf Course

Mastering your game around the greens is essential to improve your golf score. This article details three indispensable drills to optimize your approach-putts: working on feeling for consistent contact, stabilizing your swing by eliminating lateral movements, and varying your clubs to adapt to different situations. By applying these exercises, you will gain consistency, accuracy, and calmness on the course.

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