Putting The game within a Game

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You’ve heard it dozens of times, but amateur golfers can improve their game relatively easily on the green. Often analyzing your game really assists in being able to plan small improvements.  

I would say that if you are making more than 36 putts per round, there’s definite room for improvement. As an average handicap player your goal should be 31 – 35 putts per round. Anywhere below 26 and call me – I’ll manage your career!

To give you an example, the leader on the PGA Tour, according to ‘least putts per round’ is Luke Donald – 26.67 putts per round.

One of the questions to ask yourself is ‘do I plan to make every putt?’ If the answer, is ‘yes’ then, without losing that positive approach, think about introducing another question just before you putt – ‘If I miss, where do I want to be?’ Your answer of course should be – ‘within tap range’.

The next time you are on the practice green, practice your putting without trying to make the putt. You’ll find that you become less aggressive, and you’ll start approaching the shot with a contingency plan in mind.

Far too often, the 10 foot downhill putt flies past the cup and a third putt is required from 15 feet. Putt with a plan and you’ll find your distance control improves.

It's also important to choose the correct Golf Equipment to improve your putting especially the length of putter as far to often i see players with putters that are too long.