The Key to Putting

The Key to Putting (Pelz, Dave. "Back on a Roll." Golf Magazine. September 1998. Being able to drive a golf ball 300 yards to the green is a huge benefit for a golfer, but the ability to putt is a true skill. There are many great golfers, but is the great putters that win the trophies. Even if you are not the greatest putter in the world, you should not get down on yourself, because you can …

…ball and the hole, the angle of the slope of the hill (which will directly affect the direction of the ball), the thickness of the grass (which gives more or less friction), and all other factors that could physically affect the reaction of the ball. Lee Janzen won the U.S. Open off of this information. Just remember that you, too, can improve your game a great deal after understanding the physics involved in putting.