Putts often decide how a round is remembered. A well-struck approach means little if the read is off. Skilled caddies approach every green with intent, using observation and routine to guide decisions ...

I have always been a decent putter, but certainly not a great one. I feel comfortable starting the ball consistently online, but I have often struggled with reading greens. It’s a deflating feeling—to ...

The PGA Tour took a big step toward banning green-reading books on Monday when it sent a memo to players and caddies outlining specifics of a proposed new rule. According to the memo, a copy of which ...

Putting has become too easy. Since the advent of green-reading books, 1-putt percentage has skyrocketed, 3-putts have virtually been eliminated, and players and their caddies have no homework around ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Golf is a difficult — and complex — game. The best way to make it a bit easier is by ...

I teach a number of golf schools and clinics, often working with groups of students. One of the most common questions I hear at the start of these events is, “How can I read greens better?” With the ...

Padraig Harrington says there’s a lot of tips, and he’s not being hyperbolic. Need proof? Just Google “most important thing in reading greens.” We’ll wait. [Makes dinner.] [Reads book.] [Comes back ...