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After spending nearly three decades in this wonderful game and coaching for 16 years as a PGA Professional, I’ve seen my fair share of players three-putting their way to frustration on slow greens.

We’ve all stood over what should be a simple 15-footer only to leave it woefully short, then ramming the next one six feet past. Slow greens can be absolute momentum killers but they don’t have to be.

The truth is that most amateurs struggle more on slower surfaces than faster ones. Why? Because they never adjust their approach. They’re still putting like they’re at Augusta National when they’re actually playing on greens rolling about half that speed.

Let me share some hard-earned wisdom that’s helped my students conquer those sluggish surfaces and start making more putts when the greens aren’t exactly lightning fast.

Four tips for conquering slow greens

1. Hit it, don’t tap it

The biggest mistake I see golfers make on slow greens is being too tentative. They baby the putt, decelerating through impact, which causes inconsistent contact and unpredictable results.

Golf etiquette can be a tricky subject. Etiquette can vary slightly between courses and playing groups, the golden rule always applies: treat other golfers the way you’d want to be treated. Once you understand where to stand, when to speak, and how to take care of the course, you’ll fit in just fine, no matter your skill level. Here are ten essential etiquette tips every beginner should know before heading out on the course.

Be aware of everything

Golfers with great etiquette are aware of everything. Some things you should know:

Where your ball is. Don’t lose track after a shot, pick a landmark or line to help track it.Where you’re standing. Don’t block someone’s shot or line; stay out of view during putting.When it’s your turn. Be ready to hit when it’s your time to play.

Distraction and disorganization slow down play and irritate others.

Don’t talk during swings

This one’s non-negotiable: stay quiet when someone is hitting. Golf requires a lot of focus, regardless of your current ability. Talking, moving, or rustling through the golf bag in the middle of someone hitting is both inconsiderate and distracting.

Know who plays first

In traditional golf etiquette, the player farthest from the hole goes first. On the tee box, the player with the lowest score on the previous hole usually hits first.

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