How do I read greens?
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Reading greens is a crucial skill for lowering your scores. It involves understanding the subtle slopes, breaks, and contours of the putting surface to determine the correct line for your putt.
Key Tips for Reading Greens[edit | edit source]
- Observe the entire green: Get a sense of the overall shape and contours.
- Identify the high and low points: This will help you determine the overall break.
- Consider the slope: Assess the slope from different angles, both behind the ball and from the hole.
- Look for subtle clues: Pay attention to grass grain, water runoff, and changes in color.
- Visualize the putt: Imagine the ball's path and where it will break.
- Practice: The more you read greens, the better you'll become.
Additional Techniques[edit | edit source]
- Plumb-bob method: Hold your putter vertically by the grip and let the head dangle. The direction the head points can indicate the slope.
- Walking around the green: Get different perspectives by walking around the putting surface.
Remember, reading greens is an art that requires practice and observation. The more you refine your skills, the better your putting will become.