The Data: What Putt Lengths to Practice
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This video explains why practicing putts inside six feet delivers the highest return on scoring. The instructors emphasize that most strokes gained in putting come from short-range consistency, not long lag putts. By focusing practice on three- to six-foot putts, golfers build confidence, improve start-line control, and reduce unnecessary dropped shots. The discussion highlights how short-putt proficiency influences overall performance, stabilizes scoring, and creates momentum during a round. Prioritizing these distances provides the most efficient and impactful use of practice time for every level of player.
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