Understanding Total Distance in Golf Putting
Available for Mevo Gen2, Mevo+ and X3 users
What is Total Distance in Putting?
Total distance refers to the total distance the golf ball travels from impact to its final resting position. It's a crucial metric for putting, as it directly translates to how far the ball travels after impact.
How Putting Total Distance is Measured
FlightScope utilizes patented Fusion Tracking technology to capture the ball's post-impact trajectory, from which a precise total distance is calculated.
Why Total Distance in Putting is Important
Total distance is a fundamental element of successful putting. Understanding the total distance required to reach the hole empowers you to adjust your stroke length or pace to achieve the desired roll and ultimately, sink more putts. It is also heavily dependent on the speed of the green; For example – hitting a 30ft putt at your local public course will require a longer stroke length and more force than hitting a 30ft putt at Augusta National.
How to use it for improvement:
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Accurate Distance Perception: Analyze total distance data to build a mental catalog of putting distances for various stroke lengths and green speeds. This knowledge improves your ability to visualize the putt and determine the appropriate stroke length for the required distance.
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Dial In Putting Stroke: By practicing with your FlightScope unit, you can refine your putting stroke to achieve consistent roll distances for different stroke lengths. This promotes better distance control and reduces the risk of leaving yourself short or long of the hole.
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Lag Putting Strategy: For long putts, understanding total distance allows you to develop a strategic lag putting approach. Aim for a controlled launch speed and total distance that gets the ball close to the hole, setting up an easier second putt.
Key Takeaway
Total distance is a cornerstone metric for golfers seeking to improve putting accuracy and distance control. By analyzing total distance data while practicing your putting, you can gain a better understanding of how far the ball travels depending on certain stroke lengths and green speeds, allowing you to execute putts with more confidence.