Putting, Putting, Putting

People often spend much more money on a driver fitting (a club that is used 14-18 times per round) or an iron fitting but not many golfers fit their putters, a club used nearly 50% of the time! Just a reminder to have your putter fitted for you based on your height, arms length, putting style, etc.  At The Landings Club, the professional staff at Oakridge can easily help with that fitting -- just call 598-3570!

Also, remember that it takes quite a lot of practice to gain excellent accuracy and distance control skills. While some golfers are blessed with a great touch, even the golf professionals must train their putting skills. The golfers we see on television each week are playing at the top of the leader board that week, so they are making many putts. The ones who are lipping out, missing putts and just not scoring will not be shown on television. Dare I say that many amateurs could relate to seeing their putting stats that week? 

Here is a great way from the PGA Tour website to keep your putting expectations in check -- Strokes Gained Putting Baseline.  Professionals are two-putting 49% of the time from 7 feet 10 inches. Out of four 7'10" putts that day, they will miss two on average. Does that sound familiar?

Learn and train your putting skills. You won't make everything but if you can keep your putting statistics between 30-34 putts for most amateurs that will make for a lower score and a much more enjoyable dinner!