{"id":13136,"date":"2025-01-09T16:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/?p=13136"},"modified":"2025-01-09T18:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:13:46","slug":"putting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/putting\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the green"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The art of putting
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In golf, the putt is where precision meets artistry. When you step onto the green, it’s not just about hitting the ball; it’s about reading the terrain, feeling the flow and trusting your instincts. A well-executed putt can turn a good round into a great one.

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Read the green
<\/strong>The first step to a successful putt is to understand the surface. Greens are rarely flat, with subtle slopes and undulations affecting the ball’s path. Look for clues such as water run-off, the grain of the grass or even the shine of the surface in the sun. A downhill putt requires a light touch, while an uphill putt requires more conviction.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The importance of routine<\/strong>
Developing a pre-putt routine helps to eliminate distractions. Pros often use a consistent sequence: a practice stroke or two, a final glance at the hole and then the stroke. This routine builds confidence and rhythm, which is crucial for sinking those tricky four-footers.<\/p>

Let your golf coach guide you in developing a personalised putting routine. Remember, at Golf Las Am\u00e9ricas we have an academy with dedicated professionals<\/a> ready to help you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Distance control
<\/strong>Putting is as much about distance as it is about direction. Consider the “10% rule”: if your putt is 10 feet, imagine the ball stopping just beyond the hole. This ensures a steady pace without overshooting, a critical skill on faster greens.<\/p>

Famous putting moments
<\/strong>Great putts have provided some of golf’s most memorable moments. Who can forget Tiger Woods’ legendary putt on the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters<\/a>? The ball seemed to defy gravity, hanging on the edge before dropping in – a testament to his skill and the drama of putting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A memory worth keeping
<\/strong>Last year, the 18th hole of the Match Play tournament Finals<\/a> at Golf Las Am\u00e9ricas was a testament to the beauty and pressure of putting. Mar\u00eda Vel\u00e1zquez, playing in the first category, faced a crucial putt on the green. With calm hands and unwavering concentration, she sank the ball to secure victory. Her triumph was a perfect example of how skill and composure on the green can decide a championship.<\/p>

Improve your short game<\/strong>
If you’re looking to improve your putting, look no further than the Golf Las Am\u00e9ricas Academy<\/a>. Our professionals, David Bosa Santana<\/a> and Javier Toll-Messia<\/a>, are ready to help you hone your skills. Using the latest equipment and innovative techniques such as the Capto Golf System<\/a>, they will provide you with tailored training to improve your putting and improve your scores on the course.. With their expert guidance, you’ll approach every green with confidence and precision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whether you’re on the first hole or the 18th, putting is the ultimate equaliser. It’s a skill that any golfer can master with practice and patience, proving that the shortest shots often leave the most unforgettable memories<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The art of putting In golf, the putt is where precision meets artistry. When you step onto the green, it’s not just about hitting the ball; it’s about reading the terrain, feeling the flow and trusting your instincts. A well-executed putt can turn a good round into a great one. Read the greenThe first step […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13117,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[170,132,54,171,172,166,50,134,168,169,133,164,131,67,51,165,167],"class_list":["post-13136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-academy","tag-best-tee-times","tag-canary-islands-en","tag-golf-academy","tag-golf-coach","tag-green","tag-green-fees-en","tag-last-call","tag-match-play","tag-match-play-las-americas","tag-prime-tee-times","tag-putting","tag-tee-times","tag-tenerife-en","tag-tenerife-golf-en","tag-the-art-of-putting","tag-woods"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13136"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13175,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13136\/revisions\/13175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.golflasamericas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}