How to Read Greens Like a Pro (Make More Putts!)

Do you struggle to read greens and consistently miss putts on the wrong side of the hole? In this video, I’ll walk you through the essential skills every golfer needs to become a better green reader. Understanding slope, identifying break points, and matching speed with your intended line can dramatically improve your putting performance and help lower your scores. If you can learn to read greens correctly, you’ll make more putts, avoid costly three-putts, and gain confidence every time you step onto the green. ⸻ 🔑 What You’ll Learn: How to identify the overall slope of a green Where to find the true break point Why speed affects how much a putt breaks Common green reading mistakes golfers make A simple process to read greens more consistently ⸻ ⛳ Green Reading Checklist: ✔️ Read the overall slope first ✔️ Find the highest and lowest points ✔️ Identify the break point ✔️ Match your speed to your line ✔️ Commit to the putt ⸻ 🔥 Practice Drill: Next time you’re on the practice green: 1️⃣ Pick a putt with visible break 2️⃣ Read it from behind the hole 3️⃣ Pick the spot you want the ball to enter the hole 4️⃣ Choose a break point 5️⃣ Choose the start point The goal isn’t to make every putt—it’s to improve your ability to predict the ball’s path. ⸻ 📈 Want to Improve Your Golf Faster? I offer personalized swing evaluations, coaching programs, and practice plans designed to help golfers improve faster and lower their scores. 👉 DM me “SWING” or check the links below to get started. ⸻ ⛳ Subscribe for Weekly Golf Instruction This video is part of my 52-Week Golf Improvement Series designed to help golfers build better fundamentals, improve their short game, and shoot lower scores.