Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

← Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations28 apr · 57 min

Putter Fitting: Worth It or Not? + PGA Tour Leaves Hawaii & Golf’s 3-Point Line Debate

Putter Fitting: Worth It or Not? + PGA Tour Leaves Hawaii & Golf’s 3-Point Line Debate28 apr57 min

<p>Roy gets fitted for a new putter… but does a putter fitting actually make you better?</p><p>In this episode of Off TRAQ, we break down our real experiences with putter fittings — what actually matters, what most golfers get wrong, and why a “perfect fit” doesn’t always translate to better results on the course.</p><p>From high-tech tools like TrackMan and SAM PuttLab to simple setup adjustments, we explore the balance between data and feel — and how much each should influence your decision.</p><p>We also get into:<br>• What happens during a real putter fitting<br>• Why length, lie, and roll are critical (and often overlooked)<br>• The biggest misconceptions about putter fittings<br>• When you should (and shouldn’t) get fitted<br>• What to do if your fitted putter doesn’t actually work</p><p>Then we shift to this week in golf:<br>• The PGA Tour pulling out of Hawaii — and what it means for the future<br>• LPGA majors and whether they’ve gotten the format right<br>• The Zurich Classic team format — and if the PGA Tour needs more events like it</p><p>And finally, we ask a bigger question:</p><p>What if golf had a 3-point line?</p><p>Would adding risk/reward elements make the game more exciting — or take away what makes golf great?</p><p>⛳️ CHAPTERS00:20 Look Inside Putter Fitting14:38 What People Get Wrong About Putter Fitting16:42 Why Does Lie, Length, and Loft Matter?21:41 When Is the Right Time to Get Fit?33:37 PGA Tour Leaving Hawaii38:47 LPGA Majors43:22 Should PGAT Have More Events Like Zurich Open?46:26 Does Golf Need a 3-Pt Line?</p><p>If you love golf, strategy, and honest takes on the game, follow Off TRAQ for new episodes every other week.</p>