NGP TTIN PUTT TING Unlocking Performance The Importance of a Fitted Putter A putter that fits your putting stroke will result in better contact, improvement/consistency in starting line, and distance/proximity to the hole. Most players find themselves producing one of three stroke types: Stroke Difference In this stroke, the putter moves straight back and forward on a straight line, keeping the face of the putter square throughout the stroke. straight arc The most common putting stroke amongst all putters, is a stroke that is made with a soft curve inside on the backswing, delivered to square at impact and then slightly inside on the follow-through. slight arc In this stroke the putter moves on a pronounced arc inside on the backswing and on the follow-through. This stroke produces the most amount of face rotation during the stroke. strong arc HDCP AVG PUTT PER RD AVG SCORE STROKES PUTTING % 0 31.5 75.7 41.6% 1-10 33.1 82.3 40.2% 11-20 35.3 92.5 38.1% 21+ 37.7 104.6 36.0% How is it that the club responsible for 30-40% of an amateur golfer's strokes is often the least fine-tuned in their bag? While golfers diligently search for new clubs to hit farther, straighter, and closer to the hole, they often overlook the significant impact that a properly fitted putter can have on their performance and scores. A properly fitted putter involves several variables, but the most important factor to consider first is the golfer's natural stroke type. 8
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