We've talked about how putting well is critical to scoring well in golf. Most golfers know that 3-putts are the enemy when you are trying to pull together a good score. It is important, however, to set realistic goals and expectations based on your skill level. Before you beat yourself up excessively, use the chart below to tell you how many three-putts a round are made by the average golfer in your handicap band.
| HANDICAP RANGE | # 3-PUTTS/ROUND |
| 0 to 5 | 0.8 |
| 6 to 10 | 1.1 |
| 11 to 15 | 1.4 |
| 16 to 25 | 2.1 |
| 26 to 35 | 3.4 |
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If you are at or below that number on average, relax and move on when it happens. If you are above the target, consider taking a putting lesson from your pro. Get a simple basic stroke that you can repeat over and over, and ask for a few practice drills that you can use to work on your own.
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