Hack It Out Golf Stop Three Putting
Apr 21, 2025
Three-putting is a common struggle for golfers at all skill levels, and the hosts dive into strategies to help reduce it. They discuss the importance of mastering putting techniques, including distance control and visual focus, to enhance performance. Personal anecdotes reveal the frustrations of inconsistency in the game. The episode highlights the growth of the golf community and the positive impact of the sport on players' lives. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the challenge of improving their putting and lowering their scores.
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Three-Putt Frequency Varies by Handicap
- Higher handicap players three-putt far more frequently than scratch golfers. 20 handicappers have five or more three-putts in 28% of their rounds, nearly the same as scratch golfers having zero.
Family Putting Drill Anecdote
- Mark Crossfield tested a basic putting drill with his son and father, observing their struggles despite experience difference. They quickly got bored and failed to see how it related to real putting.
Practice Heads-Up Putting
- Practice heads-up putting by looking at the hole instead of the ball when striking putts. This improves speed control and contact consistency dramatically.