GITNUXREPORT 2026

Putting Statistics

Top pros average fewer than 29 putts per round, while amateurs average over 30.

Written by Kevin O'Brien·Edited by David Kowalski·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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PGA Tour average 20-25 foot putt make rate 4.2% in 2023.

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LPGA from 25 feet: 3.8% made average.

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PGA leader in 30+ft putts made 15 over season.

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European Tour 25-30ft 2.9% success.

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Arccos data 30ft putts for pros 2.1%.

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LIV Golf long lag putts under 6ft 78%.

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Senior Tour 20-40ft average 5.3%.

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College players 25ft make 1.8%.

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Elite amateurs 30ft 1.5% per USGA.

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TrackMan long putt apex height optimal 12-18 inches.

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LPGA long putts (40+ft) 1.2% made.

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PGA Tour 40-50ft bomb make 0.8%.

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Minor leagues 25ft 2.4%.

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DPWT 30ft average 1.9%.

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Average golfer 25ft lag within 10ft 45%.

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Masters long putts 20+ft 3.1% field avg.

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U.S. Open bombers 30ft 1.1%.

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Open Championship windy long putts 2.2%.

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Presidents Cup long putts 4.7% team avg.

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Grain direction impacts 25ft by 15% make variance.

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Undulating greens reduce 30ft makes by 40%.

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Sam Torrance record 253ft putt made.

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Average 50ft putt roll-out distance 52.3ft.

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PGA Tour aces from 20ft+ putts rare 0.01%.

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PGA Tour from 8 feet in 2023: 28.4% make rate.

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LPGA Tour 6-10 footers: 32.1% made 2023.

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Denny McCarthy led PGA with 38.7% from 8-10ft.

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European Tour average 10ft putt make 22.3%.

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Arccos HDCP 5 amateurs 8ft make 18%.

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LIV Golf 6-12ft average 25.6% success.

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PGA Champions 8ft putts 26.8% made.

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NCAA women 10ft make rate 19.4%.

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Scratch golfers 7-9ft: 24.5% per GHIN.

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TrackMan optimal mid-range speed 2.5-3.0 ft/sec.

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LPGA from 9 feet: 23.7% in majors.

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PGA Tour 10-15ft made 14.2% 2023.

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Korn Ferry 8-10ft 27.1%.

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DP World 12ft average 16.8%.

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Bogey golfers (18 HDCP) 10ft 12% make.

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Masters mid-range (8-12ft) 21.3% field.

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U.S. Open 10ft putts 13.9% due to speed.

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British Open 8ft windy conditions 19.2%.

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Ryder Cup mid-range made 26.4% top players.

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Fast greens (Stimpmeter 13+) 8ft drops to 24%.

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Slow greens (9-10 Stimpmeter) 10ft 18.7%.

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Upright putter mid-range +2% make rate.

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Mallet putters 8-12ft 23.1% vs blade 22.4%.

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PGA Tour birdie putts 8-10ft 29.8%.

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PGA Tour players averaged 28.92 putts per round during the 2022 season, with leaders under 28.0.

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On the LPGA Tour in 2023, the putting average was 29.15 putts per green in regulation round.

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Top 10 PGA Tour putters in 2023 averaged 27.85 putts per round over 20+ events.

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European Tour average putts per round in 2022 was 29.34 for the field.

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Amateur golfers tracked by Arccos averaged 32.1 putts per round in 2023 handicaps 10-15.

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LIV Golf players averaged 28.67 putts per round in inaugural 2022 season.

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PGA Tour Champions average putts per round in 2023 was 28.42.

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College golfers (NCAA D1) averaged 30.2 putts per round in 2023 season.

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USGA handicap index 5-10 golfers average 30.8 putts per 18 holes.

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TrackMan data shows average male golfer (12 HDCP) takes 31.4 putts per round.

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Women amateurs (GHIN HDCP 15-20) average 33.2 putts per round.

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PGA Tour average putts per GIR in 2023 was 1.78.

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Junior golfers (ages 14-18) average 32.5 putts per round per AJGA stats.

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Korn Ferry Tour average 29.56 putts per round in 2023.

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DP World Tour 2023 field average 29.21 putts per round.

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High handicappers (25+ HDCP) average 36.7 putts per round.

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PGA professionals average 29.8 putts per round in club events.

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2023 Masters field averaged 29.03 putts per round.

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U.S. Open 2023 average putts per round was 29.67.

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The Open Championship 2023 field averaged 29.45 putts per round.

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PGA Championship 2023 average 28.91 putts per round.

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Solheim Cup teams averaged 28.3 putts per round combined.

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Ryder Cup 2023 European team averaged 27.92 putts per round.

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Average putts per round on bentgrass greens: 29.1 vs 29.4 on Bermuda.

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Winter golf average putts per round increases to 30.2 due to conditions.

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Indoor simulator sessions average 29.8 putts per round.

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Florida Tour pros average 28.6 putts per round on tour.

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Canadian Tour average 29.7 putts per round in 2023.

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Asian Tour field averaged 29.89 putts per round 2023.

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PGA Tour average putts per round drops to 28.1 in putting contests.

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PGA Tour make percentage from 3 feet in 2023 was 98.7%.

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LPGA Tour from 4 feet: 92.3% make rate in 2023 season.

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Top PGA putter 2023 made 99.2% of 3-footers over 75 rounds.

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European Tour 3-5 foot putts made 94.1% average.

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Arccos amateur data: 5-foot putt make rate 65% for HDCP 10.

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LIV Golf from 3 feet: 98.4% success rate 2022.

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PGA Tour Champions 4-foot make percentage 93.5%.

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NCAA D1 men from 3 feet: 96.8% made.

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USGA data HDCP 0-5: 97.2% from 4 feet.

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TrackMan verified 3-foot putt speed for makes: 1.8-2.2 ft/sec.

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LPGA amateurs from 5 feet: 58% make rate.

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PGA Tour 2-foot putts made 99.8% in 2023.

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Korn Ferry Tour 5-foot make rate 72.4%.

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DP World Tour 3-4 feet: 95.6% success.

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High HDCP (20+) 3-foot make rate 82%.

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Masters 2023 from 4 feet: 94.2% made by field.

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U.S. Open short putts (under 5ft) 93.1%.

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Ryder Cup Americans 3ft+ made 97.8%.

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On Augusta greens, 4ft make rate 91.5%.

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Pebble Beach 3ft putts made 96.3% Pro-Am.

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Indoor 5ft putts success 78% for pros.

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Florida mini-tour 4ft make 93.7%.

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Asian Tour 2-3ft 99.1% made.

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PGA Tour left-to-right 4ft putts 92.8% vs right-left 93.2%.

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PGA Tour 5-8 foot putts made 45.2% in 2023.

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PGA Tour three-putt percentage was 4.12% in 2023.

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LPGA three-putt rate averaged 6.8% per GIR.

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Best PGA player avoided 95.3% three-putts.

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European Tour field three-putt 7.2%.

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Arccos HDCP 10 three-putts 12.4%.

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LIV golfers three-putt avoidance 92.1%.

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Champions Tour 5.9% three-putts.

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NCAA avg three-putt rate 11.3%.

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USGA low HDCP three-putts 8.2%.

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TrackMan lag within 3ft from 30ft 68% pros.

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LPGA lag from 25ft within 4ft 72%.

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PGA 40ft lag two-putt 89.4%.

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Korn Ferry three-putt 9.1%.

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DP World three-putts 7.5%.

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High HDCP three-putts 18.7%.

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Masters three-putt rate 3.9%.

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U.S. Open three-putts 6.2% tough greens.

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Open three-putt avoidance 91.8%.

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Ryder Cup lowest three-putts 2.8% per team.

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Stimpmeter 12+ increases three-putts 25%.

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Lag putting training reduces 3-putts by 3.2%.

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Average golfer lag from 35ft within 5ft 52%.

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Pro lag consistency from 20-50ft 82% two-putt.

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Three-putts cost average golfer 2.1 strokes/round.

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PGA Tour par save from 15ft lag 78.3%.

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Ever wonder exactly how many putts it takes to win a tournament versus what’s keeping you from breaking 80? The stark truth lies in the numbers: while PGA Tour leaders average under 28 putts per round, most amateurs are grinding through 32 or more, revealing a gap in your game that’s both quantifiable and conquerable.

Key Takeaways

PGA Tour players averaged 28.92 putts per round during the 2022 season, with leaders under 28.0.
On the LPGA Tour in 2023, the putting average was 29.15 putts per green in regulation round.
Top 10 PGA Tour putters in 2023 averaged 27.85 putts per round over 20+ events.
PGA Tour make percentage from 3 feet in 2023 was 98.7%.
LPGA Tour from 4 feet: 92.3% make rate in 2023 season.
Top PGA putter 2023 made 99.2% of 3-footers over 75 rounds.
PGA Tour from 8 feet in 2023: 28.4% make rate.
LPGA Tour 6-10 footers: 32.1% made 2023.
Denny McCarthy led PGA with 38.7% from 8-10ft.
PGA Tour average 20-25 foot putt make rate 4.2% in 2023.
LPGA from 25 feet: 3.8% made average.
PGA leader in 30+ft putts made 15 over season.
PGA Tour three-putt percentage was 4.12% in 2023.
LPGA three-putt rate averaged 6.8% per GIR.
Best PGA player avoided 95.3% three-putts.

Top pros average fewer than 29 putts per round, while amateurs average over 30.

Long Putt Statistics

1PGA Tour average 20-25 foot putt make rate 4.2% in 2023.

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2LPGA from 25 feet: 3.8% made average.

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3PGA leader in 30+ft putts made 15 over season.

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4European Tour 25-30ft 2.9% success.

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5Arccos data 30ft putts for pros 2.1%.

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6LIV Golf long lag putts under 6ft 78%.

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7Senior Tour 20-40ft average 5.3%.

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8College players 25ft make 1.8%.

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9Elite amateurs 30ft 1.5% per USGA.

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10TrackMan long putt apex height optimal 12-18 inches.

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11LPGA long putts (40+ft) 1.2% made.

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12PGA Tour 40-50ft bomb make 0.8%.

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13Minor leagues 25ft 2.4%.

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14DPWT 30ft average 1.9%.

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15Average golfer 25ft lag within 10ft 45%.

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16Masters long putts 20+ft 3.1% field avg.

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17U.S. Open bombers 30ft 1.1%.

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18Open Championship windy long putts 2.2%.

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19Presidents Cup long putts 4.7% team avg.

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20Grain direction impacts 25ft by 15% make variance.

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21Undulating greens reduce 30ft makes by 40%.

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22Sam Torrance record 253ft putt made.

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23Average 50ft putt roll-out distance 52.3ft.

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24PGA Tour aces from 20ft+ putts rare 0.01%.

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Long Putt Statistics Interpretation

The data reveals a universal and humbling truth about golf: regardless of the tour, from the weekend warrior to the PGA Tour leader, everyone is essentially just trying not to three-putt from long range.

Mid-Range Putting Stats

1PGA Tour from 8 feet in 2023: 28.4% make rate.

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2LPGA Tour 6-10 footers: 32.1% made 2023.

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3Denny McCarthy led PGA with 38.7% from 8-10ft.

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4European Tour average 10ft putt make 22.3%.

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5Arccos HDCP 5 amateurs 8ft make 18%.

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6LIV Golf 6-12ft average 25.6% success.

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7PGA Champions 8ft putts 26.8% made.

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8NCAA women 10ft make rate 19.4%.

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9Scratch golfers 7-9ft: 24.5% per GHIN.

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10TrackMan optimal mid-range speed 2.5-3.0 ft/sec.

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11LPGA from 9 feet: 23.7% in majors.

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12PGA Tour 10-15ft made 14.2% 2023.

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13Korn Ferry 8-10ft 27.1%.

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14DP World 12ft average 16.8%.

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15Bogey golfers (18 HDCP) 10ft 12% make.

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16Masters mid-range (8-12ft) 21.3% field.

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17U.S. Open 10ft putts 13.9% due to speed.

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18British Open 8ft windy conditions 19.2%.

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19Ryder Cup mid-range made 26.4% top players.

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20Fast greens (Stimpmeter 13+) 8ft drops to 24%.

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21Slow greens (9-10 Stimpmeter) 10ft 18.7%.

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22Upright putter mid-range +2% make rate.

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23Mallet putters 8-12ft 23.1% vs blade 22.4%.

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24PGA Tour birdie putts 8-10ft 29.8%.

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Mid-Range Putting Stats Interpretation

Even for the world's best, every eight-footer is a coin flip weighted against them, revealing golf's humbling truth that the tiny cup is the game's ultimate equalizer.

Putts Per Round

1PGA Tour players averaged 28.92 putts per round during the 2022 season, with leaders under 28.0.

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2On the LPGA Tour in 2023, the putting average was 29.15 putts per green in regulation round.

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3Top 10 PGA Tour putters in 2023 averaged 27.85 putts per round over 20+ events.

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4European Tour average putts per round in 2022 was 29.34 for the field.

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5Amateur golfers tracked by Arccos averaged 32.1 putts per round in 2023 handicaps 10-15.

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6LIV Golf players averaged 28.67 putts per round in inaugural 2022 season.

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7PGA Tour Champions average putts per round in 2023 was 28.42.

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8College golfers (NCAA D1) averaged 30.2 putts per round in 2023 season.

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9USGA handicap index 5-10 golfers average 30.8 putts per 18 holes.

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10TrackMan data shows average male golfer (12 HDCP) takes 31.4 putts per round.

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11Women amateurs (GHIN HDCP 15-20) average 33.2 putts per round.

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12PGA Tour average putts per GIR in 2023 was 1.78.

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13Junior golfers (ages 14-18) average 32.5 putts per round per AJGA stats.

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14Korn Ferry Tour average 29.56 putts per round in 2023.

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15DP World Tour 2023 field average 29.21 putts per round.

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16High handicappers (25+ HDCP) average 36.7 putts per round.

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17PGA professionals average 29.8 putts per round in club events.

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182023 Masters field averaged 29.03 putts per round.

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19U.S. Open 2023 average putts per round was 29.67.

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20The Open Championship 2023 field averaged 29.45 putts per round.

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21PGA Championship 2023 average 28.91 putts per round.

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22Solheim Cup teams averaged 28.3 putts per round combined.

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23Ryder Cup 2023 European team averaged 27.92 putts per round.

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24Average putts per round on bentgrass greens: 29.1 vs 29.4 on Bermuda.

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25Winter golf average putts per round increases to 30.2 due to conditions.

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26Indoor simulator sessions average 29.8 putts per round.

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27Florida Tour pros average 28.6 putts per round on tour.

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28Canadian Tour average 29.7 putts per round in 2023.

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29Asian Tour field averaged 29.89 putts per round 2023.

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30PGA Tour average putts per round drops to 28.1 in putting contests.

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Putts Per Round Interpretation

The data shows a precise and unforgiving pecking order where every golfer, from the weekend duffer to the Ryder Cup hero, is ultimately judged by the same tiny, tormenting ball and the number of times they must coax it into the hole.

Short Putt Success Rates

1PGA Tour make percentage from 3 feet in 2023 was 98.7%.

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2LPGA Tour from 4 feet: 92.3% make rate in 2023 season.

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3Top PGA putter 2023 made 99.2% of 3-footers over 75 rounds.

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4European Tour 3-5 foot putts made 94.1% average.

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5Arccos amateur data: 5-foot putt make rate 65% for HDCP 10.

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6LIV Golf from 3 feet: 98.4% success rate 2022.

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7PGA Tour Champions 4-foot make percentage 93.5%.

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8NCAA D1 men from 3 feet: 96.8% made.

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9USGA data HDCP 0-5: 97.2% from 4 feet.

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10TrackMan verified 3-foot putt speed for makes: 1.8-2.2 ft/sec.

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11LPGA amateurs from 5 feet: 58% make rate.

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12PGA Tour 2-foot putts made 99.8% in 2023.

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13Korn Ferry Tour 5-foot make rate 72.4%.

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14DP World Tour 3-4 feet: 95.6% success.

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15High HDCP (20+) 3-foot make rate 82%.

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16Masters 2023 from 4 feet: 94.2% made by field.

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17U.S. Open short putts (under 5ft) 93.1%.

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18Ryder Cup Americans 3ft+ made 97.8%.

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19On Augusta greens, 4ft make rate 91.5%.

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20Pebble Beach 3ft putts made 96.3% Pro-Am.

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21Indoor 5ft putts success 78% for pros.

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22Florida mini-tour 4ft make 93.7%.

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23Asian Tour 2-3ft 99.1% made.

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24PGA Tour left-to-right 4ft putts 92.8% vs right-left 93.2%.

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25PGA Tour 5-8 foot putts made 45.2% in 2023.

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Short Putt Success Rates Interpretation

While the pros treat short putts as a formality, the rest of us approach them with the grim determination of defusing a bomb, which explains why a Tour player misses a three-footer as often as a solar eclipse, but your average golfer has a better chance of making a par from the parking lot.

Three-Putt and Lag Stats

1PGA Tour three-putt percentage was 4.12% in 2023.

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2LPGA three-putt rate averaged 6.8% per GIR.

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3Best PGA player avoided 95.3% three-putts.

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4European Tour field three-putt 7.2%.

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5Arccos HDCP 10 three-putts 12.4%.

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6LIV golfers three-putt avoidance 92.1%.

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7Champions Tour 5.9% three-putts.

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8NCAA avg three-putt rate 11.3%.

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9USGA low HDCP three-putts 8.2%.

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10TrackMan lag within 3ft from 30ft 68% pros.

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11LPGA lag from 25ft within 4ft 72%.

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12PGA 40ft lag two-putt 89.4%.

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13Korn Ferry three-putt 9.1%.

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14DP World three-putts 7.5%.

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15High HDCP three-putts 18.7%.

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16Masters three-putt rate 3.9%.

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17U.S. Open three-putts 6.2% tough greens.

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18Open three-putt avoidance 91.8%.

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19Ryder Cup lowest three-putts 2.8% per team.

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20Stimpmeter 12+ increases three-putts 25%.

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21Lag putting training reduces 3-putts by 3.2%.

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22Average golfer lag from 35ft within 5ft 52%.

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23Pro lag consistency from 20-50ft 82% two-putt.

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24Three-putts cost average golfer 2.1 strokes/round.

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25PGA Tour par save from 15ft lag 78.3%.

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Three-Putt and Lag Stats Interpretation

It is a universal truth in golf that, from the Masters to your local muni, we are all united in a shared struggle against the three-putt, a battle where the pros are merely winning more gracefully while the rest of us are just trying to avoid total humiliation.