Lag Putting Strategy
Stop chasing makes—own the 3‑foot circle.
The Concept
Long putts rarely hole. Strokes are saved by avoiding stressful comeback ranges. Define success as finishing inside a repeatable radius (e.g., 3 feet).
Visualize a paint can lid around the hole; roll it into that zone.
Keys for Better Lag
- Read LARGE slope first, ignore micro-breaks
- Practice length calibration more than line perfection
- Eyes track target distance, not hole only
- Smooth acceleration—avoid jabbed impact
The Drill
Clock Circle Lag
On practice green: Place tees at 3ft circle (12 positions). Hit 10 putts from 30–40ft aiming to finish inside circle.
Scoring: Count successes (inside or touching). Goal ≥ 6/10 initially; build toward 8/10.
Progression: Shrink circle to 2.5ft once consistent.
Track in ClearCut
- Lower average first putt leave from approaches influences SG:Putting
- Fewer 3‑putt distances reduce variance
- Confidence increases on mid-length comebacks
TL;DR
Define success by leave distance. Circle mastery wins strokes, not miracle sinks.