This Is Where Putts Are Actually Lost

Most missed putts aren’t caused by your stroke. At 12 feet, the average PGA Tour player starts the ball within 1 degree of their intended start line 92% of the time. If the read is correct and the speed is right, the ball should go in. Yet despite that level of precision, only 32% of 12-foot putts are made on Tour.

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That gap highlights the real limiter in putting performance: green reading. Research suggests that roughly 60% of missed putts at this distance aren’t due to stroke mechanics, but to misreading slope. If this is true for the best players in the world, the opportunity for improvement is even greater for everyday golfers.

Tour Read stands out because it doesn’t just live on the practice green. It’s designed to train players in real on-course environments—where decisions matter and pressure exists. It helps golfers identify slope, predict break, and commit to a start line with more confidence. That makes it one of the few tools that truly bridge the gap between practice and performance.

For the average golfer, the impact can be dramatic. Most amateurs already roll the ball well enough to make more putts, but inconsistent reads lead to missed opportunities. By improving green-reading accuracy, Tour Read helps players hole more putts inside 15 feet and reduce three-putts—making it one of the quickest ways to lower scores without rebuilding your stroke.

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Thanks for reading!

—Ralph Bauer

About Ralph Bauer

Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.

Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.