Before the modern game of golf evolved into fairways, flags, and formal scoring, players simply hit balls toward targets across big grassy fields. The concept of a “hole” came later, giving us a way to keep score and shaping the layout of what we now call a course.
When I was teaching golf classes at the University of South Carolina, many students started to see the game not just as a hobby, but as a skill that could open professional doors—especially in careers where golf is part of the networking scene.
I’ll never forget one Scandinavian student who always called putting “buting”—as in, “I but the ball in the hole!” It might’ve been a language mix-up, but honestly, she wasn’t wrong. The goal is to get the ball in the hole, right?
Putting sounds simple—just a short stroke on the green—but under pressure? That’s a different game. Whether you’re trying to win a tournament or just avoid buying lunch for your buddy, putting becomes a real test of nerves.
If you watch the pros, you’ll notice dozens of different putting styles and putters. Everyone’s chasing that one magical method that works every time—still looking, by the way!
In the coming weeks, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of putting and help you find a stroke that sticks (and maybe keeps your wallet safe).
— Robin All, PGA Life Member
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