The 3-Foot Putting System Every Golfer Needs to Know ft. Joe Hallett | Golf Tips | Titleist

Everyone hates missing a 3-foot putt. PGA and LPGA players are almost perfect form this range, converting about 99% of 3-foot putts. But before you beat yourself up too badly over a missed short putt, are you sure you really know what a 3-foot putt is? As Titleist staff member Joe Hallett demonstrates with his size-13 shoe, three steps, heel-to-toe, is a lot shorter than you might think. Statistically, there's a big difference between a 3-foot putt and a 5-footer, so make sure you're judging yourself fairly. The best players in the world miss 10-15% of their 5-footers. Here's what the math says about 3-footers: the maximum break from 3 feet is around 5.6 inches. The cup is 4.25 inches wide, the ball is 1.68 inches - together that's 5.93. Which means the ball almost never needs to start outside the cup. Most golfers play too much break from here. That's the problem. The fix is simple. Stand between the ball and the hole and ask yourself one question - nothing, something, or a lot? Feel nothing, play it center. Feel something, play it to the edge. Feel a lot, just outside the cup. That system covers 98% of what you'll face from 3 feet and it works whether you're playing a weekend round or a tournament. There's also a practical tip on using the alignment line on your ball - and what to do if lining it up is making you more tense, not less. If you're looking for a ball built with alignment in mind, Titleist AIM golf balls are worth a look: https://www.titleist.com/alignment-go... Chapters: 00:00 - The Zone Every Golfer Knows 00:49 - What a 3-Foot Putt Actually Looks Like 02:00 - How Much Can a Ball Break from 3 Feet 02:40 - The Solution: The Nothing, Something or a Lot 03:56 - How to Aim Based on What You Feel 05:03 - Does This System Actually Hold Up 06:15 - How to Use the Alignment Line on Your Ball 07:28 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Explore More Tips: https://www.titleist.com/videos/instr... » Subscribe to Titleist: @titleist Connect with Titleist: Instagram: Instagram: titleist Facebook: Facebook: titleist X: https://x.com/titleist TikTok: TikTok: titleist LinkedIn: LinkedIn: titleist About Titleist: Founded in 1932, Titleist has been dedicated to developing the highest-performing golf equipment through innovation, precision engineering, and a relentless commitment to quality. The brand’s journey began when founder Phil Young discovered an off-center golf ball core through an x-ray - a moment that led to the creation of a new standard for consistency and performance. Today, Titleist golf balls are trusted by players at every level of the game and have been the most played ball across worldwide professional tours for more than 70 years. From the iconic Pro V1 to advanced golf ball research and fitting, Titleist continues to help golfers perform at their best. #Titleist #TitleistTips #Putting #ShortPutts #PuttingTips #JoeHallett #ReadingGreens #GolfInstruction #ShortGame #GolfLessons #PuttingSystem #3FootPutts #MakeMorePutts