Understanding this could save you 3–4 strokes a round

🏌️‍♂️ How Green Speed & Slope Affect Break

When you’re putting, the slope and speed of the green can drastically change how much the ball will break. Let’s break it down.

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⬆️ Uphill Putts

If you hit the ball harder, it starts with a higher initial speed. That means it slows down quicker, giving gravity less time to take effect. As a result, uphill putts break less.

⬇️ Downhill Putts

The opposite is true here. You hit it softer, so the ball has a slower initial speed and takes longer to roll out. That extra time allows gravity to work on it longer, which means more break.

⚡ Green Speed Matters

• Faster Greens → More break. This is the same concept as a downhill putt — the ball is rolling slower relative to the green, giving gravity more time to influence it.

• Slower Greens → Less break. You have to hit it harder, so the ball spends less time being influenced by gravity.

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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.

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