The Putting Strategy Pros Use on Pinehurst’s Terrifying Greens | The Game Plan | Golf Digest

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Putting. It's arguably the most critical part of every golfers' game. What's the line? Should I try and hit it harder to take the break out of it? How do I avoid 3-Putts on firm and fast U.S. Open style greens? In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen dives into the data of the often unrealized putting strategy Tour Pros use to avoid disaster and make more putts.

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All Comments (21)

@bman4527 28 days ago

I’m over reading every putt for the next 6 months now
@ythandlerandom1278LK 28 days ago

The high and soft thing is fascinating - I was always taught to "always try to end up below the hole" - this is a great piece of knowledge to add to the arsenal!
@lukekerrdineen 28 days ago

Hey guys! It's LKD. Hope you enjoyed our most recent Game Plan video. Drop any questions you have in the comments below, and I'll answer them!
@samuelchoisamchoi714 21 days ago

This is soo good! This series is phenomenal.
@nebaseball6 21 days ago

Courses near me in PA, putting when you’re off the green isn’t an option due to the higher, thicker rough. Taking your lowest lofted club you can use for the shot however, is usually your best bet.
@hietanbs 28 days ago

This video series is awesome, keep them up!
@Railerik 28 days ago

I got a tee time in 30 mins, the timing of this video dropping is perfect!
@tomotto1298 28 days ago

Lucky enough to play there once, our caddy described the greens like trying to hit a golf ball onto a sleeping elephant. Perfect analogy in my opinion
@thegreenkeeper2537 21 days ago

Added benefit of over-reading. When your subconscious knows what the line is then if you hit it too low, you’ll actually hit it a little harder in order to make it. Over-reading will make you hit it a little softer. Result = closer second putt.
@RuairiODonnellFOTO 21 days ago

Loved Payne Stewart. RIP. Great golfer, great style. Nothing was boring about Payne
@jlwmkkp 28 days ago

Great video. High vs. low side segment was useful and make zone makes me want to practice more short putts and expand the zone!
@shaneshort3216 21 days ago

This is the VERY best golf content, thank you!
@zsommers1 21 days ago

LOVE Golf digest giving away all the secrets!!!
@pauldolan6459 28 days ago

Great video thanks
@lolobuggah2670 21 days ago

Great tips for better scores.
@tnusplyrmb 21 days ago

I half agree with missing the read high above the whole. If you miss it high, you may have a severe slope finishing putt even tho it's closer. Missing it low sometimes leaves you with a 4 to 5 ft finishing putt BUT it's more likely it's directly downhill of the hole leaving you with a straight uphill putt which is more forgiving. My 2 cents
@barrysfriend382 28 days ago

this is great!!
@jefftaylor8644 21 days ago

Great video.
@shortexposureastrophotogra4988 14 days ago

They didn't mention the rainsuit Payne Stewart was wearing when he won the 1999 US Open. He cut the sleeves off so it didn't interfere with his swing.
@dr.frankenputz865 21 days ago

I would much rather have a 6-8 footer up hill than a 3-4 footer down hill with break on fast greens but that's probably why I am a 10 handicap🤣