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Golf mates - need to work on your putting??
I sure did: I was averaging 6 three putts per round and it was killing my game. Small putts less than 6 feet were my nemesis - I tensed up and often got the yips.
So given the extra free time many of us have on our hands right now (thank you #coronavirus), I was up for a challenge to improve my putting and lower my handicap (currently 19).
So at the beginning of the month I created 'The 100 Putt Indoor Challenge' - and so far its helping a lot.
So perhaps you want to give it a go?? If keen, see whether you can beat my high score to date - detailed below.
The game is VERY simple:
How do the pros do with putts of this length? From what I can research:
Given a 1m putt, pros sink ~94% (or 47/50)
Given a 2m putt, pros sink ~62% (or 31/50) ...
... Under tournament pressure and of course mostly on undulating surfaces - but interesting to compare & benchmark nonetheless.
So I set myself a target: sink a minimum of 98% of my 1m putts, and 80% of my 2m putts, for a minimum of 3 days running.
How am I doing so far?
For context, on day 1 of the challenge my results were:
1m: 47/50 (94%)
2m: 31/50 (62%)
On Day 16 I set my new record: 5 misses total out of 100 (Including 61 putts in a row!), broken down by:
1m: 50/50 (100%)
2m: 45/50 (90%)
That said, I have yet to achieve my target above (minimum of 98% of 1m putts, and 80% of 2m putts, for 3 days running) so I still have work to do!
Your turn!
Give it a go if this sounds of interest to you. Post your results up here so we can all see your progress. See how many days it takes you to achieve a minimum of 98% of 1m putts, and 80% of 2m putts, for 3 days running.
My ultimate aim now is to see if I can achieve 100/100 putts within the 30 day challenge period... but doubt my nerves can handle sinking that final 100th putt?!?
Stay safe & have fun. Cheers.
I sure did: I was averaging 6 three putts per round and it was killing my game. Small putts less than 6 feet were my nemesis - I tensed up and often got the yips.
So given the extra free time many of us have on our hands right now (thank you #coronavirus), I was up for a challenge to improve my putting and lower my handicap (currently 19).
So at the beginning of the month I created 'The 100 Putt Indoor Challenge' - and so far its helping a lot.
So perhaps you want to give it a go?? If keen, see whether you can beat my high score to date - detailed below.
The game is VERY simple:
- Ideally play off a putting mat (I got this one for about $50 - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Milliard-Premium-Golf-Putting-Green-Incline-Mat-for-Indoor-Outdoor-Home-Office-/283526656878) - but any flat surface / thin carpet at home will be okay if you can't get a putting mat.
- Measure 1 meter (3 feet, 3.37 inches) from the hole, and 2 meters (6 feet, 6.74 inches) from the hole, and make a small mark at these 2 points on the mat.
- Get 10 golf balls, and putt 5 rounds (50 balls total) from the 1 meter marker. Record how many putts you make (eg. 43/50). Then repeat the same (5 rounds, 50 balls total) from the 2 meter marker and record.
- Finally total up your score out of 100. Write it down, and play daily to see what improvement you can make after 30 days (of lockdown!).
How do the pros do with putts of this length? From what I can research:
Given a 1m putt, pros sink ~94% (or 47/50)
Given a 2m putt, pros sink ~62% (or 31/50) ...
... Under tournament pressure and of course mostly on undulating surfaces - but interesting to compare & benchmark nonetheless.
So I set myself a target: sink a minimum of 98% of my 1m putts, and 80% of my 2m putts, for a minimum of 3 days running.
How am I doing so far?
For context, on day 1 of the challenge my results were:
1m: 47/50 (94%)
2m: 31/50 (62%)
On Day 16 I set my new record: 5 misses total out of 100 (Including 61 putts in a row!), broken down by:
1m: 50/50 (100%)
2m: 45/50 (90%)
That said, I have yet to achieve my target above (minimum of 98% of 1m putts, and 80% of 2m putts, for 3 days running) so I still have work to do!
Your turn!
Give it a go if this sounds of interest to you. Post your results up here so we can all see your progress. See how many days it takes you to achieve a minimum of 98% of 1m putts, and 80% of 2m putts, for 3 days running.
My ultimate aim now is to see if I can achieve 100/100 putts within the 30 day challenge period... but doubt my nerves can handle sinking that final 100th putt?!?
Stay safe & have fun. Cheers.
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