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Klean

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Klean Well Established Member

Klean

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Started to track my putts per round yesterday and it was 44. I've never kept count before, but that seems insanely high. Averages to about 2.4 putts per hole.

I know my handicap is still pretty high, but what numbers should I be shooting for to consistently shoot in the 80's? I've only broke 80 twice and my average round is about 92-95 at my home course (69.6 rtg 126 slope)

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If you want to s hoot in the 80's you should be aiming for anything below 36 putts. (2 Per hole) But if other parts of your game are amazing you can acheive it with a high number of putts. I can acheive an 85 with 40 putts, but for a higher handicap you should be aiming for anywhere to 36 putts or lower.
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GaijinGolfer Super Member

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34 putts would be a good goal to set yourself. I normally take about 35 putts per round.

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I shot an 87 yesterday with 40 putts
I decided to spend the next 2 weeks working on nothing but my putting.
Of course after the 2 weeks my putting will be back on track but my drives will probably be crap.

I try to shoot for 36 putts per round. If I do better then that great, if not I am still satisfied.

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Klean Well Established Member

Klean

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I struggle with keeping the ball in play with my driver at times. But usually my iron play is decent for my handicap. I average about 9-12 GIR on good days. Birdie to bogey is middle name.

Just bought a new putter so, we'll see how that improves my game. I can already tell I'm rolling it better. Drained an uphill left to right at around 20ft for par yesterday.

One other question, should I be counting putts on the fringe? I mean technically I could chip from there, but I like to putt it out if it's less than 30ft.

GaijinGolfer Super Member

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One other question, should I be counting putts on the fringe? I mean technically I could chip from there, but I like to putt it out if it's less than 30ft.

IMO, no. Unless you are on the green, its not a putt. If its on the fringe, even if you hit it with your putter, its still considered a chip, not a putt.

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Klean Well Established Member

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IMO, no. Unless you are on the green, its not a putt. If its on the fringe, even if you hit it with your putter, its still considered a chip, not a putt.

That's what I thought too. Just wanted to get other's take on it. Thanks!


GaijinGolfer Super Member

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Not a problem. Its important that we score ourselves based upon the same standards. If we dont, how can we ever compare ourselves to one another?

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goblue107501 Great Member

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I have found that with better chipping/pitching around the green the number of putts go way down, and also the score. I always look at the number of up-and-downs I have in a round also. If I miss 10-12 greens I want to at least have half of those chip shots end up as one putts. Those will also help offset any three putts you may have to help get the number in the low to mid 30's.

I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones.


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Amen to that. 3-putts are a real score-killer!

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

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I think it would also be worthwhile recording your average putts-per-greens in regulation too (in addition to putts-per-hole/round).
This can give a good indication of your putting, as it does not include missed green>chip on (or in!)>1 puts. My course is quite long (over 7000 yards) so my greens in regulation are a little bit lower than similar handicaps, so recording the putts per GIR is important.

With regards to shooting in the 80s, my average puts per GIR is 1.7, and average putts per round 31.33. I shoot in the 80s most times (average score 86.16)

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mruseless Well Established Member

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Last year I averaged 34 putts per round. But this year my ball-striking has improved, and my putts per round has gone up. I think this is because I can get closer to the hole chipping than with a long putt.

Anyway, my opinion on the original question is that you should absolutely try to get below 36, and preferably below 34.

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mruseless Well Established Member

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I think it would also be worthwhile recording your average putts-per-greens in regulation too (in addition to putts-per-hole/round).

I agree. My Putts/GIR is 2.33. Terrible!

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I agree that putts per GIR would be useful info.
I just started tracking my putts/ round for the last two outings.
27 and 30. I know those numbers sound low, but I didn't hit very many GIR and play a course with several small greens.
The round with 30 putts I averaged 1.667 putts per hole. I only hit 7 GIR and averaged 2.0 putts per GIR.

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