Class Notes
The AimPoint Express Class is designed to show you how
to get a reliable read with minimum training and
practice. It’s the perfect balance of simplicity and
accuracy by giving a dependable read using only one
factor. The class only covers single-breaking putts and
does not cover topics such as multiple breaks, speed
control, stroke mechanics, or putter fit.
This class is the beginning of your green-reading
education and these concepts require supervised
Level 1&2 practice and follow-up instruction in order to be
mastered.
You can also request to join the AimPoint Golf Students
Facebook page for more information.
If your AimPoint Express Class did not cover these
topics, please contact Mark Sweeney at
[email protected].
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Lesson 1: Tilt Feeling Tilt
The ball breaks on its way to the hole because it is tilted to the
side. The more it’s tilted, the more it breaks. In order to apply
the Express process correctly we have to put a value on the
amount of side tilt that we feel.
We are only putting a value on the amount of tilt side-to-
side, not front-to-back.
Under practical circumstances the slope value will rarely
exceed 7.
Most putts will have between 0% and 3% tilt.
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Lesson 2: Express Process For Short Putts
The process for an AimPoint Express Read on short putts (3-6
feet) should be to feel your slope value with your toes at the ball
while facing the hole.
1. Stand directly facing the hole and choose a slope value.
2. On “1” slope values play just inside the hole on the high
side.
3. For slopes greater than 1, hold up the same number of
fingers as the slope value with the edge of your fingers on
the lower edge of the hole.
4. Aim on the outside of the furthest finger above the hole.
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Lesson 3: Express Process For Single Breaks
On single breaking putts longer than 6 feet, we get the biggest
slope value in the middle section of the putt rather than at the
ball. This is because the slope can begin to change on longer
putts and the middle section controls the overall break. We also
move our hand so that it is aligned with the center of the hole
rather than the lower edge.
1. Begin behind the ball to feel the low side of the putt.
2. Walk on the low side of the putt and check the slope 1/3
and 2/3 of the way to the hole. Use the biggest value.
3. Align you hand to the center of the hole.
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Lesson 4: Green Speed Calibration
As green speed increases the break will increase. In order to
account for this in the Express Read we bend our arm at faster
green speeds. At stimp 7 and for all short putts inside 10 feet,
stand directly over the ball. At faster speeds you can move
roughly one step back behind the ball.
There is some room for personal calibration, find the distance
behind the ball and arm bend which best corresponds to the
correct break and continue standing at that distance, but
bending your arm will be necessary at stimp of 9 and faster. The
faster the stimp, the more you should bend your arm.
Remember we are calibrating to break, so adjust arm bend as
necessary after hitting your putt. If the ball breaks more than
expected, bend your arm more, if it breaks less than expected,
straighten your arm.
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Lesson 5: Double Breaks (Simple Read) Read From The Center Point
When reading a double-breaking putt, the simplest method is to
take the slope value from exactly halfway between the ball and
the hole and play that all the way from the ball. There is still
some room for feel on this read if one slope seems dramatically
bigger than the other, but if you want more accuracy you’ll have
to learn how to split the putt into two sections.
1. Visually determine where the exact center of the putt is.
2. Determine the slope value at that point.
3. Play that slope value for the whole putt, reading from the
ball.
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Appendix: Tools AimPoint Express PLG
Here is a list of tools that compliment your Where to Buy: AimPoint Store (US)
AimPoint Express green reading practice: Woody Imports (EU)
Digital Level
Brand: Husky
Model: 9 inch digital level
Where to Buy: Home Depot stores
Digital Level AimPoint Express Fundamentals DVD
Brand: iGaging
Model: 9" Digital Magnetic Laser Level
Where to Buy: Amazon.com
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Putting Stats You Should Know:
Putts Inside 5 Feet
50% of all putts are in this range
How many are made depending on your score range:
o If your score range is 90-99 you make 88%
o If your score range is 80-84 you make 91%
o If your score range is 63-71 you make 94%
Putts 5-25 Feet
40% of all putts are in this range
How many are made depending on your score range:
o If your score range is 90-99 you make 4%
o If your score range is 80-84 you make 13%
o If your score range is 63-71 you make 23%
Putts >25 Feet
10% of all putts are in this range
How many 3-Putts depending on score range:
o If your score range is 90-99, you 3 putt 40% of the time
o If your score range is 80-84 you 3 putt 27%: of the time
o If your score range is 63-71 you 3 putt 9% of the time
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