Gary Woodland's Impressive 80% Putting Accuracy Explained

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Examining Gary Woodland's Exceptional Putting Performance

Gary Woodland's impressive performance with his putter was a significant highlight this week, where he achieved an 80% success rate on putts from 10 to 15 feet, converting 8 out of 10 opportunities. This statistic is particularly noteworthy as the average success rate on tour for this distance typically ranges from 20 to 30%. His mid-range putting was pivotal, especially on par 4s and par 3s, where these types of putts are more common.

Further discussions about Woodland's approach to putting revealed insights into his recent technical adjustments and collaborations. He has been working with Phil Kenyon, which has led to improvements in his putting technique and decision-making process. Additionally, Woodland's reliance on his caddie, Butchy, for reading putts has evidently been beneficial, enhancing his green reading abilities. Notably, a strategic putter change at Sawgrass a few weeks ago was aimed at correcting his tendency to aim too far left, opting for a center-shafted putter to better align his setups. This adjustment appears to have paid off well, contributing to his success in recent tournaments.