Jason Day tells amateurs the three things they must focus on to improve their putting

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Professional golfers offering advice to amateur players has become more commonplace in a world dominated by social media.

Video clips frequently emerge of some of the world’s best players delivering hints and tips that could dramatically change an amateur’s handicap.

Tony Finau recently shared advice on bunker play, and Bryson DeChambeau posted a video on how to avoid three putts.

Jason Day is the latest tour pro to offer assistance, and, in line with DeChambeau’s comments, the Aussie believes pace is everything on the green.

Jason Day’s putting advice

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Day, speaking during a YouTube video with Dan Rapaport, suggested three things all players should focus on when putting.

“There’s really three things that you need in putting. First and foremost, you need to be able to have good speed control,” Day said.

“Once you have good speed control, for instance, if you are hitting it a foot by every single time compared to a guy who hits it three foot by.”

The Aussie added: “The next thing is that once you get your speed consistent, you go from having multiple lines or reads to having probably one read—one or two, depending on your speed.

“Then, from there, can you start it on your line? If you start it on your line, then you’re golden.”

Speed is everything

DeChambeau’s advice was also centred around speed control.

“If you’re three-putting, the best thing you can do is practice your speed control,” DeChambeau explained.

“I’ve found what works for me is using a ruler. I put a ruler down and marked ten feet, 20 feet, and 30 feet, establishing how hard I needed to hit my putts to get to ten feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, etc.”

For those looking to lower their handicap, avoiding three putts is an easy way to shave shots off a scorecard. Good pace control can often leave easy tap-ins for par or bogey, which is more than acceptable.

Many amateurs should heed DeChambeau and Day’s advice and focus on the flat stick. Too often, those looking to improve focus primarily on the long game when strokes can easily be saved elsewhere.