The putters of choice for those who do it best
The putter is often a club that people overlook when changing their bag set-up yet it is an invaluable tool in shooting low scores. So let’s take a look at the clubs the best putters on tour put their trust in around the greens…
Best putters on tour: PGA Tour
1. Denny McCarthy
Perhaps not the name you expected at the top of this list. The American’s putting is so good he gained nearly a shot a round on the greens compared to the field average.
Putter: Scotty Cameron GoLo
Strokes gained putting: +0.926
Renowned for his world class putting it’s no surprise to see Spieth near the top of this list. The 2019 season was his best putting performance since he turned professional.
Putter: Scotty Cameron Circle T 009
Strokes gained putting: +0.862
3. Dominic Bozzelli
Bozzelli uses one of Scotty’s tour-only putters the Tour Rat model has a single sightline in the cavity and a plumber’s neck hosel.
Putter: Scotty Cameron Tour Rat
Strokes gained putting: +0.847
- Related: Scotty Cameron 2020 line
- Related: Ping Heppler putters
McDowell is proving the theory if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. He relies on the same trusty Odyssey White Hot #7 putter that he used to win the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2010.
Putter: Odyssey White Hot #7
Strokes gained putting: +0.731
5. Andrew Putman
Putnam made some serious improvements to his putting jumping from 100 to 5th in strokes gained putting from 2018 to 2019. The improvements saved him 35 shots on the greens last season compared to 2018.
Putter: Odyssey White Hot RX Rossie
Strokes gained putting: +0.700
So how about the European Tour players? Head to the next page to find out…
Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
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