

SMS - 10 Index, Three Putt Chance, 36-40 Feet
6 snips Jul 26, 2025
Discover the odds of three-putting from 40 feet for a 10-index golfer! Enjoy a lively challenge with audience participation as the hosts blend humor and statistics. Learn about effective lag-putting practices to shave strokes off your game. Gain insights into mastering speed control and incorporate competitive games for fun and skill enhancement on the greens. Tune in for actionable tips that can lower your scores, all backed by a massive database of golf performance!
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10 Handicapper Three-Putt Rate
- A typical 10 handicap golfer three-putts from 36 to 40 feet about 38.6% of the time.
- This means roughly 4 out of every 10 such long putts results in a three-putt scenario for an average golfer.
Different Inner Thoughts in Golfers
- Mark Crossfield hears an inner voice when thinking or planning, while Lou Stagner visualizes numbers instead.
- Not everyone experiences internal verbal dialogue; some see abstract mental images instead.
Master Speed Control on Long Putts
- Dial in speed control when putting from 36 to 40 feet to reduce second putt length and lower three-putts.
- Aim to balance putts so half go short and half go past the hole.