Hack It Out Golf SMS - Percent of Rounds with Zero 3-Putts, Scratch, 10, and 20 Index
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Apr 19, 2025 Exploring the frequency of three-putts, the hosts reveal fascinating stats on scratch, 10 index, and 20 index golfers managing to avoid them. They blend humor and insight, discussing the emotional context behind three-putts and encouraging players to reflect on their overall game. The conversation is enriched with personal anecdotes and light-hearted debates, highlighting how understanding these stats can help lower scores. Additionally, they touch on the growth of golf as a community sport, inspiring more players to participate.
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Three-Putt Frequency by Handicap
- Scratch golfers have zero three-putts in about 36% of rounds, 10 index in 17%, and 20 index in 7%.
- Three-putts increase as handicap rises, impacting the likelihood of zero three-putt rounds.
Three-Putts Per Round by Handicap Level
- Three-putt counts average about 1.2 per round for scratch players, 2 to 3 for 10 handicaps, and 4 for 20 handicappers.
- Estimating rounds without three-putts relates closely to these average three-putt counts per round.
Three-Putts Happen Even to Scratch Golfers
- Scratch golfers three-putt in two out of three rounds, showing even skilled players rarely avoid them.
- Higher handicaps show increased frequency, highlighting the challenge of perfect putting consistently.