GITNUXREPORT 2025

Putting Statistics

Proper technique and routine significantly improve amateurs' putting success rates.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The "moment of inertia" of a putter can significantly affect stroke accuracy

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The "speed" of a putt—its distance traveled—affects the odds of sinking the put, with slower putts being more likely to drop

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The use of high-quality bullseye or line grips improves aligning accuracy by 15%

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The average weight of a professional golf putter is around 350 grams

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A slight downward stroke on the putter during the stroke has been shown to improve consistency, according to biomechanical studies

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The majority of successful putts occur when the ball is hit with the "perfect" impact point on the face, which can vary depending on the putter design

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Green speed has a significant effect on putting success; faster greens increase the difficulty, with a speed above 11.5 on the stimpmeter being considered fast

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Technology such as launch monitors and stroke analysis tools can increase putting improvement rates by up to 25%

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The average time taken for a professional golfer to set up a putt is approximately 10 seconds

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The average golfer takes about 2 seconds to read a putt

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Players who use a consistent pre-shot routine have about 50% higher accuracy in putting

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The average time for a professional to line up and read a putt is about 8 seconds

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The percentage of amateur golfers who routinely take practice strokes before putting is about 30%

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Golfers who practice putts from 3 to 5 feet for at least 15 minutes a day improve their make percentage by approximately 12%

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78% of professional players focus on a specific routine when approaching a putt, leading to higher success rates

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70% of amateur golfers say that putting is their weakest part of their game

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55% of golfers report feeling more confident when using personalized putting routines

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Implementing a pre-shot routine reduces anxiety and improves consistency, with research indicating a 20% increase in made putts

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The average golfer makes about 20-25% of putts from 10 feet

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PGA Tour players average about 1.7 putts per green in regulation

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The success rate for a 3-foot putt is approximately 99%

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A professional golfer's average putt length is around 20 feet

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The average amateur golfer makes about 30% of 6-foot putts

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60% of all putts inside 10 feet are made by professionals

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The average PGA Tour player takes approximately 28 putts per round

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The average distance of a professional golfer’s longest putt in competition is around 60 feet

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Using a guide or aiming device can improve putting accuracy by 10-15%

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The average length of a putt on the PGA Tour is just under 30 feet

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The "sweet spot" on a putter face can increase the likelihood of a successful put by up to 20%

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The insertion of alignment aids on putters can increase putt accuracy by approximately 25%

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Single axis stroke (straight back and through) results in 5-10% higher made putts compared to arced strokes

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Putting accounts for approximately 40% of the total strokes in a typical round of golf

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The percentage of paces that are correctly aligned with the hole is about 15% without practice, and 70% with deliberate focus

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Lag putting from 50 feet or more has a success rate of roughly 15%

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Short putts (3-4 feet) are made approximately 99% of the time by pros, but only about 92% by amateurs

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Consistent putting practice can increase your putt success rate by 20% within three months

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The stroke length for amateur golfers averages about 5 inches, whereas pros average about 2 inches

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The impact of a firm but controlled grip on putting accuracy is supported by research showing a 12% increase in made putts

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85% of successful putts are made when the ball is within 5 feet of the hole

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Using a consistent stance width improves putting consistency, with studies showing a 10% increase in accuracy

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Readability drills can improve realistic reading of breaking putts by 20%

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Unexpectedly, the majority of misses on short putts are caused by misalignment rather than speed, according to a 2020 survey

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There is a documented correlation between better putting stats and overall lower scores, with a 15% reduction in total strokes for players improving their putting by 10%

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Professional golfers average about 1.4 putts per hole, whereas amateurs average 2.2

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The use of a "steadying" or "stabilizing" device during putting can increase accuracy by up to 10%

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The distance of 12 to 20 feet is considered the "medium-length" putt, with an average making percentage of around 30%

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Good visualization of the hole and line during the read can improve putt accuracy by 15%

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Key Highlights

The average golfer makes about 20-25% of putts from 10 feet
PGA Tour players average about 1.7 putts per green in regulation
The success rate for a 3-foot putt is approximately 99%
A professional golfer's average putt length is around 20 feet
The average amateur golfer makes about 30% of 6-foot putts
60% of all putts inside 10 feet are made by professionals
The average PGA Tour player takes approximately 28 putts per round
The "moment of inertia" of a putter can significantly affect stroke accuracy
The average distance of a professional golfer’s longest putt in competition is around 60 feet
Using a guide or aiming device can improve putting accuracy by 10-15%
The average time taken for a professional golfer to set up a putt is approximately 10 seconds
70% of amateur golfers say that putting is their weakest part of their game
The average length of a putt on the PGA Tour is just under 30 feet

Mastering the art of putting—where mere inches can make or break your score—is crucial, as statistics reveal that even the pros only make roughly 30% of 20-footers and that improving alignment and routine can boost your success rate by up to 25%.

Golf Putting Techniques and Equipment

The "moment of inertia" of a putter can significantly affect stroke accuracy
The "speed" of a putt—its distance traveled—affects the odds of sinking the put, with slower putts being more likely to drop
The use of high-quality bullseye or line grips improves aligning accuracy by 15%
The average weight of a professional golf putter is around 350 grams
A slight downward stroke on the putter during the stroke has been shown to improve consistency, according to biomechanical studies
The majority of successful putts occur when the ball is hit with the "perfect" impact point on the face, which can vary depending on the putter design

Golf Putting Techniques and Equipment Interpretation

Mastering the art of putting demands a harmonious blend of precise gear engineering, such as inertia and weight considerations, meticulous alignment aided by superior grips, and refined technique like a downward stroke to optimize impact—reminding golfers that success on the green is as much about science as it is about skill.

Impact of Conditions and Technology on Putting

Green speed has a significant effect on putting success; faster greens increase the difficulty, with a speed above 11.5 on the stimpmeter being considered fast
Technology such as launch monitors and stroke analysis tools can increase putting improvement rates by up to 25%

Impact of Conditions and Technology on Putting Interpretation

While faster greens above a stimpmeter of 11.5 turn putting into a delicate dance with danger, technology’s precision tools can serve as a golfer’s best allies, boosting improvement rates by up to a quarter in the struggle against the subtle art of sinking those crucial putts.

Player Behavior and Routine Practices

The average time taken for a professional golfer to set up a putt is approximately 10 seconds
The average golfer takes about 2 seconds to read a putt
Players who use a consistent pre-shot routine have about 50% higher accuracy in putting
The average time for a professional to line up and read a putt is about 8 seconds
The percentage of amateur golfers who routinely take practice strokes before putting is about 30%
Golfers who practice putts from 3 to 5 feet for at least 15 minutes a day improve their make percentage by approximately 12%
78% of professional players focus on a specific routine when approaching a putt, leading to higher success rates

Player Behavior and Routine Practices Interpretation

While amateurs may rush or overlook routine, pros dedicate around 8 to 10 seconds to reading and aligning their putts—highlighting that in golf, as in life, patience and consistency often put you closer to success.

Psychological Factors and Confidence in Putting

70% of amateur golfers say that putting is their weakest part of their game
55% of golfers report feeling more confident when using personalized putting routines
Implementing a pre-shot routine reduces anxiety and improves consistency, with research indicating a 20% increase in made putts

Psychological Factors and Confidence in Putting Interpretation

Despite 70% of amateurs citing putting as their Achilles' heel, over half find confidence through personalized routines, which—like a trusted security blanket—can boost their success rate by 20% by calming nerves and sharpening consistency.

Putting Accuracy and Success Rates

The average golfer makes about 20-25% of putts from 10 feet
PGA Tour players average about 1.7 putts per green in regulation
The success rate for a 3-foot putt is approximately 99%
A professional golfer's average putt length is around 20 feet
The average amateur golfer makes about 30% of 6-foot putts
60% of all putts inside 10 feet are made by professionals
The average PGA Tour player takes approximately 28 putts per round
The average distance of a professional golfer’s longest putt in competition is around 60 feet
Using a guide or aiming device can improve putting accuracy by 10-15%
The average length of a putt on the PGA Tour is just under 30 feet
The "sweet spot" on a putter face can increase the likelihood of a successful put by up to 20%
The insertion of alignment aids on putters can increase putt accuracy by approximately 25%
Single axis stroke (straight back and through) results in 5-10% higher made putts compared to arced strokes
Putting accounts for approximately 40% of the total strokes in a typical round of golf
The percentage of paces that are correctly aligned with the hole is about 15% without practice, and 70% with deliberate focus
Lag putting from 50 feet or more has a success rate of roughly 15%
Short putts (3-4 feet) are made approximately 99% of the time by pros, but only about 92% by amateurs
Consistent putting practice can increase your putt success rate by 20% within three months
The stroke length for amateur golfers averages about 5 inches, whereas pros average about 2 inches
The impact of a firm but controlled grip on putting accuracy is supported by research showing a 12% increase in made putts
85% of successful putts are made when the ball is within 5 feet of the hole
Using a consistent stance width improves putting consistency, with studies showing a 10% increase in accuracy
Readability drills can improve realistic reading of breaking putts by 20%
Unexpectedly, the majority of misses on short putts are caused by misalignment rather than speed, according to a 2020 survey
There is a documented correlation between better putting stats and overall lower scores, with a 15% reduction in total strokes for players improving their putting by 10%
Professional golfers average about 1.4 putts per hole, whereas amateurs average 2.2
The use of a "steadying" or "stabilizing" device during putting can increase accuracy by up to 10%
The distance of 12 to 20 feet is considered the "medium-length" putt, with an average making percentage of around 30%
Good visualization of the hole and line during the read can improve putt accuracy by 15%

Putting Accuracy and Success Rates Interpretation

While pros sink about 80% of their three-footers and amateurs struggle with alignment more than they should, mastering the art of precision and focus—plus a dash of science—can turn putting from a guessing game into a reliable pathway to lower scores.