Putting Averages by Distance: The Only Table You Need
TL;DRPrint this table. Tape it to your fridge. Your putting will improve within a month.
Make percentages by distance are the most useful putting stat amateurs never check. They tell you exactly where you're worse than your handicap suggests — and where lesson dollars actually pay back.
Make % by distance
| Distance | Tour pro | Scratch | 10 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ft | 96% | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| 6 ft | 68% | 63% | 55% | 48% |
| 10 ft | 40% | 32% | 24% | 19% |
| 15 ft | 23% | 18% | 13% | 10% |
| 20 ft | 15% | 11% | 8% | 6% |
| 30 ft | 7% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Source:Shot Scope public handicap benchmark data; PGA Tour ShotLink for tour pro figures. Amateur figures rounded; ranges differ slightly by season and dataset.
Where amateurs really lose
The biggest gap between a 10 and a scratch isn't long putts — it's the 5–8 foot range. Over the half-dozen attempts a typical round produces, the difference adds up to most of a stroke from a single distance bracket.
Stop guessing what to work on.
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