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The Importance of Putting to Break 90 in Golf Breaking 90 is a milestone many golfers aspire to reach. What percentage of golfers regularly break 90 in golf? According to the USGA and their handicapping system, roughly 75% of golfers break 90 consistently. But that number is scewed towards those golfers who regularly report their scores.  A more realistic number, as reported by the National Golf Foundation states only 29% of golfers actually break 90 consistently. Many golfers who schedule 3-day golf schools in Florida with John Hughes Golf are looking for the golden bullet that allows them to break 90 more often. If not all the time. While long drives and accurate approach shots are what they think will do the trick, it’s putting that plays the pivotal role in consistently achieving lower scores. In fact, it’s often said that “you drive for show, and putt for dough.” Improving your putting skills is one of the most effective ways to shave strokes off your game and break the elusive 90 more regularly. Here’s why putting matters most. And a few practical suggestions on how to elevate your performance on the greens. Why Putting is Crucial for Breaking 90 To sum it simply, putting accounts for almost half the total score of a golfer who can’t break 90. Think about this for a second.  If hitting every green in regulation allows for 36 total putts per round (18×2=36), that means you are putting more than twice per hole! Cutting to…

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