Putting Probabilities

Tom Fielding Golf School JapanHOME・ホーム日本語About Tom Fielding Golfについてゴルフスクール MenuPhoto / Video GalleryPutting ProbabilitiesThere are two goals that every player should focus on while working on their putting:One-putting more often from the statistical distances that makes sense to your level of play.Eliminating three putts from the statistical distances that make sense to your level of play.Here’s a chart that shows the probability of one-putting from different distances depending on a golfer’s ability level:Let’s examine a few of the data points in more detail:For all players, any putt inside 2 feet is almost a guaranteed make.For better players, 3-foot putts are almost a given unless something radical happens.For golfers who shoot in the 90’s, 3-foot putts start to become an issue (84 percent success rate).Between 5 and 8 feet, a tour professional’s proficiency drops off dramatically.Between 5 to 8 feet, scratch golfers begin to show their putting weakness.Outside of...