#103 Clockface Putts A Baseline Approach, Puttalyze-App.

Clockface Putts: A Baseline Approach describes a simple and effective mathematical model for analyzing putts on uneven golf greens. It uses the analogy of a clock face with the hole at the center to quantify the slope of the surface and its impact on ball movement. Key Elements of the Model: 1. Fall Line and Slope: - The fall line is the direction of the steepest downhill slope and corresponds to the 12-6 axis. - The slope is expressed as a percentage of the gradient along this line. 2. Quadrants and Baselines: - The surface is divided into four quadrants, bordered by the fall line (12-6) and the 9-3 axis. - Each "hour" on the clock represents a baseline running from the ball to the hole. 3. Baseline Slope Values: Using the cosine of the angle between the baseline and the: - 9-3 axis, approximate slope values are determined - 9-3 Axis (Sidehill): 100% of the fall line slope - 2, 4, 8, 10 o’clock: 87% of the fall line slope - 1, 5, 7, 11 o’clock: 50% of the fall line slope - 12-6 Axis: 0% slope 4. Symmetry and Training Focus: - Putts on symmetrical positions (e.g., 4 and 10 o’clock) have identical slope values. - Practicing putts at 4 and 5 o’clock allows a player to understand patterns for many other putts. Advantages of the Clockface Model: Visual Representation: The model provides an intuitive way to visualize the slope around the hole. Easy Break Estimation: Players can estimate the slope and break based on the ball's position on the clock face. Efficient Training: Symmetry patterns allow players to gain maximum insight into various putts with minimal effort. This method offers golfers a practical way to improve their putting analysis and train for breaks effectively. www.Golf247.eu Puttalyze-App.com Puttalyze.APP