How to Handle "Plugged / Sanded Greens"

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Putt with a Metal Wood

Try this: “Never lose your putting stroke again, by using a hybrid or fway wood or driver to putt with on plugged greens. Why? 1st they have a mallet effect and 2nd they have much needed loft.”

by Jim DeLaby(PGA Director Of Golf C.A.R.E. Membership)
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Be Patient
Tom Watson shot a 55 or 56 (his personal best) on “Plugged Greens”. And I shot 67 recently on “Plugged Greens”. So don’t be intimidated be patient. I also like to take the break out by hitting the putts stronger.

by Billy Gibbs(Tour Contributor and Dir. Of Instruction)

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Pitch, don’t Chip

Because the nature of the greens promote bounce, don’t chip and run, get the ball up in the air more with a pitch shot. Utilize your wedges more around “Plugged Greens”. Go ahead and use a lob shot more often.

by Mike Brabenec(Resident Long Driving, PGA Director of Golf)

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Play for Straighter Putts

Play everything straighter. Thus focus on speed and less emphasis on break.

by Rudi Fann(Head Golf Professional, Black Lake GC)

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Take the Break Out/Aerification takes the “Read” out of greens.

Don’t fret; your job is much easier once the ball is on the short grass. The sand and aerification holes cause the golf ball to roll on a much straighter line than normal. When reading the green, factor this in and play half of the break you see. The greens are naturally slower, so use enough back swing to get it there.

by Jay Farrior(Head Golf Professional, Avila Beach Golf Resort)

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