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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Baz Plummer

DARK SECRETS: How many 1 putts does the average pga tour player make per round | Vintage Vibes

Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley emotively celebrating a 1-putt birdie that won them the RBC Heritage and Travelers Championship respectively, in 2025, with an inset image of Xander Schauffele hitting a putt at the US Open.

Walking off the green after a 1-putt, whether it be for a miraculous birdie or a much-needed par, offers a feeling of elation that is difficult to replicate for amateur golfers.

We recently did some research into the distance where a 3-putt becomes more likely than a 1-putt for an amateur golfer, but how often do PGA Tour players actually convert their chances first time?

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