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You Cannot Read A Putt Until You Control Pace
Send us Fan Mail Putting advice is everywhere, but most golfers still feel lost the moment they leave their home course. We get into the real reason: you can’t “read greens” consistently until you control speed consistently. Once pace is predictable, break becomes predictable, and suddenly the game feels simpler. We share a straightforward way to test your distance control, why aiming at a spot can beat aiming at the cup, and why reading from the low side gives you cleaner information. From there we zoom out into the mental side of scoring and ball striking. The simulator can create a fearless swing because the consequences feel smaller, and that freedom often adds speed and improves contact. We talk about why swinging harder can actually make you straighter when you stop guiding the club, how balance and sequence keep speed playable, and what Tiger Woods teaches about avoiding penalty shots even when you miss. We also dig into launch monitor truths that change practice fast: big ball-speed gaps usually come down to strike location, spin, and angle of attack, not mystery “timing.” That leads to a practical conversation on club fitting for beginners and for anyone dealing with pain, plus why juniors often need more rounds played, not more swing thoughts. We close with Golf Garage updates, a community request to support a grieving family, and an exciting push to build a secure outdoor golf space for kids. Subscribe for more honest golf conversations, share this with a friend who fights the 3-putt, and leave a review if the show helps you play better. What part of your game needs the biggest reset right now?
