For most golfers in the United States, holing a putt requires you to do three things: accurately judge how hard you need to hit the ball, gauge how much the ball will curve as it rolls, and make a ...

Grain — the grabby stuff that golfers love to grouse about, blamed for everything from missed putts to flubbed chips. “The grain got him that time, Johnny,” you’ve heard announcers say. But did it, ...

Look at the golf hole to identify the smoother, grassier side of the cup. Grain pointing toward your ball will make the putt play slower. Grain pointing away from your ball will make the putt play ...