A little feel.
A little science.
Dial in your putting distance.
01 Calibrate the green
EXAMPLEin
ft
Choose an approximate takeaway you can repeat. On a level patch, hit 3 putts at that length and enter their average rollout.
02 Read your putt
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Near the ballNear the hole
From ball to hole
SIDE VIEW · BALL TO HOLE18 ft
The hole is level with your ball.
Height exaggerated 5× for visibility · not a measured greenFlatGentleModerateSteep
Green speed & adjustment options +
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Starts at an assumed Stimp 10. Use the course’s reading if known. Your personal rollout does not measure Stimp.
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Your estimate from practice. This is an adjustment in distance, not a measured slope.
YOUR TAKEAWAY
LEVEL PUTT12″
inches back. Smooth through.
PLAYS LIKE18 ft
YOUR 6″ STROKE2 ×
TAKEAWAY GUIDE12″ back
Illustration only · not actual size
Keep the same tempo as your calibration stroke.