The One Thing Golfers Get Wrong About Speed Control #golf #putting #golfshorts

Cordie Walker explores the flaws in the 'never up, never in' philosophy, advocating for a statistical approach to putting speed control. By citing Tiger Woods' performance data, the video demonstrates how centering a shot pattern slightly past the hole while allowing for short putts is the secret to elite lag putting and avoiding three-putts.

• The ideal 'miss' distance depends entirely on the length of the putt; for longer putts, leaving them short is often better than blowing them past.
• Professional data shows that even the best putters, like Tiger Woods, leave nearly 50% of putts short from outside 30 feet to maintain a tight circle around the hole.
• Aim to center your speed distribution about 2 feet past the hole for mid-range putts, but avoid hitting anything more than 3 feet past.
• Mastering lag putting from 20-40 feet relieves immense pressure on your approach shots and overall course management.

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