What we check

The Putting Skills Diagnostic Test isolates and measures the three fundamental skills required for consistent putting performance. Each putt provides objective feedback on the player’s start line control, distance control, and green reading accuracy. By comparing the player’s intended decisions with actual execution, the test clearly identifies which component of the putting process is limiting performance.

Whether the player can start the ball on the line they intended to start it on.

The player places a coin anywhere along their chosen start line.

If the ball rolls directly over the coin, the start line was executed correctly.

If the ball rolls left or right of the coin, the player mis-started the putt.

Face control, stroke path, aim accuracy, consistency, and alignment ability.

The player’s ability to deliver the putt with the correct speed so the ball finishes at a predictable and optimal roll-out.

A tee behind the hole marks the ideal finish distance.

If the ball finishes short, long, or correct, the pace is clearly identified.

Touch, stroke length, rhythm, acceleration pattern, and speed awareness.

Whether the player chose the correct line based on slope and speed.

A player who starts the ball on their coin and delivers correct pace but still misses the hole has misread the break.

Ability to recognize slope, understand break patterns, choose correct entry speed, and match line with speed.

This test separates decision-making (choosing the correct read) from execution (starting the ball on line and controlling pace).

The result is a clear breakdown of:

Because the player repeats 20 controlled putts, patterns become obvious, allowing golfers and coaches to pinpoint the primary reason putts are missed.