Most golfers spend the bulk of their range time beating balls with a driver, then wonder why their scores never really drop. The short answer usually lives on the green. Putting accounts for roughly 35 to 40 percent of strokes you take in a round, and yet the practice green stays half-empty while the range stays packed. If you’re serious about shaving strokes, that’s the first habit worth breaking.<\/p>\n
The good news is that putting practice doesn’t have to feel like repetitive, soul-crushing work. Golf putting games turn what would otherwise be a boring drill session into something with real stakes, pressure, competition<\/strong><\/a>, and the kind of focus that actually translates when you’re over a six-footer to halve a hole. Whether you’re on the practice green solo before a round or playing a side bet with your group on the course, this guide covers the best putting games for both situations: solo formats that build your stroke, and on-course games your group can run without needing a spreadsheet to track them.<\/p>\n