Padraig Harrington says there’s a lot of tips, and he’s not being hyperbolic. Need proof? Just Google “most important thing in reading greens.” We’ll wait. [Makes dinner.] [Reads book.] [Comes back ...

Just the other day, I was teaching my children how to read a putting green, and it dawned on me what a huge difference it makes when a player knows how to read a green. Think about it. You can have a ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

There are a few different ways you can learn how to read greens in golf, so it's always just a matter of personal preference. Some golfers like to strictly use their eyes to read greens, while others ...

I have been asked many times what’s the key to scoring well. The part of golf that doesn’t require muscle and strength is putting which evens out the playing field. Becoming a good putter will help ...

Over the past year I've come to the rather upsetting realization that I'm a pretty terrible green-reader. Stroke mechanics and speed control is important, of course, but that stuff can only take you ...

Remember green books? Those auxiliary yardage books really took off about a decade ago, most notably at the Olympics in Rio in 2016, and became a staple for several years on the pro tours and many ...