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#681 The Physics of the Flatstick: Why Distance Control Lowers Scores
Most golfers believe putting is about aiming at the hole. In reality, elite putting is built on one principle: distance control. Alignment matters, but speed determines everything that happens after impact.
At impact, the putter transfers kinetic energy to the ball. Golfers do not directly control distance—they control the energy delivered. The final roll depends on how that energy is reduced by rolling friction and gravity.
Green speed, measured with a Stimpmeter, changes how much energy is required. Slow greens create more resistance, while fast greens require less energy. Gravity…
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