SMS - 3 Putt Percentage from 35 Feet, Tour Pro, Scratch, and 20 Index
14 February 2026

SMS - 3 Putt Percentage from 35 Feet, Tour Pro, Scratch, and 20 Index

Hack It Out Golf

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The dreaded 3 putt. You know the odds of it increases the further you get from the hole. How often, from 35 feet, will a Tour pro, a scratch golfer, and a 20 index take three putts to finish the hole? Lou poses this question to Mark and Greg, and two of their answers are off by shocking margins. This might help manage expectations, but it's also a wake-up call: here's an element of the game that investing a little practice could bring big benefits.


Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the golf course to lower your scores and lower your handicap.




Listen on your drive to the golf course or over your Saturday morning coffee!




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