The Importance of Putting: "Short but Strong"

Ram and Johnson's 'PO Game 2' BMW Championship 'Putting Duel', Reducing 3-Putts is the "Key to a Good Score"

A putter is a small but powerful weapon that decides the outcome.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] "Among the 14 clubs in a golf bag, it is the most important."

That is the putter. In fact, on the final day of the second round of the PGA Tour Playoffs (PO), the BMW Championship held last month on the 31st at Olympia Fields Golf Club in Illinois, USA, extraordinary power was demonstrated. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson (USA) made a dramatic playoff by sinking a 13.1m birdie on the final 18th hole (par 4), and 'Number 2' Jon Rahm (Spain) made a 20.1m winning birdie on the first hole of the resumed playoff on the 18th hole.

It is important to note that amateur golfers do not consider putting important. Instead, they focus on specific clubs like the driver and swing correction. Even at the driving range, they concentrate on driver and wood shots to 'show off' their power. Their actual performance is poor. This is because they neglect putting. Especially when a 3-putt occurs on a birdie opportunity, everything falls apart. It negatively affects the next hole, leading to failure in score management.

To achieve a stable score every round, it is essential to reduce 3-putts first. You must understand the green well and increase the consistency of contact to prevent it. Always remember the simple fact that the ball always rolls downhill along the slope. Carefully check the putting line and imagine the ball going into the hole in your mind before putting. This is the blueprint considering the slope and break.

This is advice from Earl Woods (USA), father of the 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods, to his son. Also, when practicing putting on the green, short distances are often ignored. Putting is above all confidence. Successfully making short putts allows you to have confidence in your play. Set a goal to "always make short putts" and practice. Once you conquer short putting, you will be able to make long putts over 10 meters as well.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.