Hack It Out Golf SMS - Average Three Putts, Scratch, 10, and 20
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Aug 23, 2025 Discover how various skill levels manage three-putts, with surprising insights that could transform your game. Engage in a light-hearted guessing game about golf indexes while learning the intricacies of scoring metrics. Explore the struggles of maintaining focus on the course and the skills needed to minimize those pesky three-putts. Plus, uncover tips to make putting practice enjoyable and effective, turning it into a fun competition to boost your overall performance.
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Scratches Three-Putt More Than Expected
- Scratch golfers three-putt far more than listeners expect, averaging 1.3 per round.
- That equals roughly one three-putt every 14–18 holes for scratch players, not once every 20 holes.
Three-Putts Rise Steeply With Handicap
- Three-putt averages rise noticeably with handicap: 10-index = 2.6, 20-index = 4.0 per round.
- The jump shows putting is a major differentiator across skill levels.
Luke Donald's 449-Hole Streak
- Greg Chalmers recalled Luke Donald's 449-hole streak without a three-putt on tour.
- Greg's own streak was publicized and ended shortly after, which he found memorable and frustrating.