The Range Series Part 4: Why Putting is Simple

The Range Series Part 4: Why Putting is Simple

Author: Play Ready Golf March 12, 2026 Duration: 36:53

I had 11 three-putts and a four-putt across 4 rounds at the Ohio Am. I hit the ball great. My putting destroyed me. This is the finale of the Range Series. Hayden and I break down the 3 skills that actually matter on the green: reading, speed control, and face control. I spent years grinding face control drills because they felt productive. Turns out that wasn't my problem! We cover Aimpoint, why speed drills beat gate drills, and a simple pullback drill you can do anywhere that tests all 3 skills at once. The Play Ready Golf app launches March 29th. Get on the waitlist: https://playready.golf/ Timestamps: 0:00 A made putt doesn't mean it was a good putt 5:27 My worst putting season 9:33 How to actually read a green 13:11 Is Aimpoint the problem? 19:29 Speed control is the real skill 22:00 Don't hit the same putt twice 26:08 Face control is the easiest skill 28:09 I practiced the wrong thing for years 33:37 The pullback drill 34:52 March 29th Links & Resources: 🕸️ Website: https://playready.golf/ 📧 Newsletter: https://playreadygolf.beehiiv.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play_ready_golf/ 🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42OckPTUFO9fNurJ6yGx3V?nd=1&dlsi=cfabbe566e9c473c


There's a common frustration that settles in when you love golf but feel stuck, watching your scores plateau despite your effort. Play Ready Golf is built on a simple, powerful idea: real improvement doesn't require endless hours or expensive gear you might not have. Instead, this podcast digs into practical, actionable strategies that fit into a regular life. You'll hear straightforward conversations about smarter practice, mental approaches that actually work on the course, and how to make the most of your existing game. The focus is always on tangible takeaways-the kind you can try during your next range session or round. It’s for anyone tired of generic advice and ready for a clearer path to lower scores. Each episode feels like a focused chat with a knowledgeable friend who cuts through the noise, all dedicated to helping you play better with what you've already got. Tune in and start transforming the time and resources you already invest into noticeable, satisfying progress on the fairway.
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