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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...