Master the Art of Green Reading with Clock Theory
Unlock the Secrets of the Green
Key Components of Clock Theory
Visualize the Clock Face
Imagine the hole as the center of a clock. This helps you determine the direction and slope of your putts.
Identify the Low Side
Find the part of the green where water would naturally drain. This is the low side, and the uphill putt from here is at 6 o’clock.
Use Visual Cues
Observe other golfers’ putts and the grass grain to understand the green’s slopes and breaks.
Visualize the Clock Face
Imagine the hole as the center of a clock. This helps you understand the breaks and slopes of the green more effectively.
Identify the Low Side
Find the lowest point on the green where water would naturally drain. This is your 6 o’clock position, indicating the uphill putt.
Observe Visual Cues
Watch how other golfers’ putts break or how chips and pitches land to better understand the green’s slopes.
Check Grass Grain and Sun
Grass grows toward the low side and the setting sun. Use these indicators to further refine your green reading.
Drills to Master the 1-2-3 Putting System
Practice these drills to enhance your putting skills and reinforce the Clock Theory:
- Distance Ladder: Set up markers at various distances and practice controlling your speed and line.
- Around the World: Place balls in a circle around the hole and practice consistent strokes from different positions.
- Green Reading Practice: Walk around the hole, label clock positions, and observe how the ball breaks from each spot.
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