Why Putting Affects Your Scorecard More Than Driving theBall Long

We all love to hit the long ball. There’s no better feeling than catching a drive right on the sweet spot and watching it fly waaaay down the fairway. But here’s the reality: it’s the going to change the scorecard that much, here’s why….

Two Key Points Why Putting Is More Impactful Than Driving:

1. You Use the Putter More Than the Driver

⦁ On average, a golfer hits 30–40% of their shots with a putter during a round.

⦁ You may hit 14 drives, but you could have 26–36 putts. That’s a massive part of your score.

2. Putting Is Where Strokes Are DIRECTLY Gained (or Lost)

⦁ A missed 3-footer counts the same as a 330-yard drive. The item nobody talks about in the distance discussion is the value of that drive can easily be diminished or lost with a miss with the iron, or a chip, and it has almost zero value if you miss the putt.

Want to Lower Your Scores? Start on the Green.

Improving your putting is the fastest way to drop your handicap and shoot lower scores. You don’t need a swing overhaul. You don’t need to chase 10 more yards. You need to make more 6-footers, avoid 3-putts, and take advantage of your birdie looks.

Work smarter — not just harder. Start with the flatstick.