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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 30 MIN

Bob Labbe

from Eavesdropping with Spencer Wise · host Spencer Wise

content type Interview primary goal Educational Summary In this episode, hopeless golf enthusiast Spencer interviews Bob Labbe, author of 'Putting by the Numbers,' about a physics-based approach to improving putting accuracy without new equipment. Discover how quantitative techniques grounded in engineering mechanics can shave strokes off your game. Keywords golf, putting, physics, engineering, golf tips, golf improvement, lag putting, golf strategy, golf science, golf techniques Key topics Physics and engineering mechanics in golf Quantitative approach to lag putting Developing individual power factor for putting Green speed and slope adjustments Reproducible and accurate putting method Guest name Bob Labbe Key frameworks Physics-based putting technique Individual power factor (IPF) Green speed and slope adjustments Action items Practice green speed and slope adjustments before your round Visualize the water flow to read greens better Use the quantitative method to determine your retraction distance Titles Master Your Putting: A Physics-Based Approach to Golf How to Shave Strokes Off Your Game with Quantitative Putting Sound bites "Necessity is the mother of invention." "The speed of the green today is 12." "That was just luck, but it wasn't." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Golf and Putting 01:39 The Science Behind Putting 09:19 Understanding Individual Power Factor 14:58 The Importance of Putting in Golf 17:09 The Mental Game of Golf 19:00 Practical Techniques for Better Putting 26:18 Adjusting for Course Conditions 27:47 Resources and Conclusion Resources Putting by the Numbers (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Numbers-Bob-Labbe/dp/XXXXXX Bob Labbe's Website - https://boblobby.com Amazon - Putting by the Numbers - https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Numbers-Bob-Lobby/dp/XXXXXX guest links Website - https://boblabbe.com Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Numbers-Bob-Labbe/dp/

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