Presidents Cup Match Play Putting Lab
Dial in the break, stroke velocity, and stimp speed on undulating 18th-hole greens. Hole clutch putts under team match-play pressure.
18th Hole Decider - 15 ft to Win Match
Match 1 • 1 UPMatch Play Putting Strategy
Unlike stroke play where a three-putt costs a precious stroke over 72 holes, match play on Day 3 of the Presidents Cup demands aggressive line-holding. Leaving a putt short on the low side guarantees conceding the hole. The ideal putt reaches the cup with 12 to 18 inches of past-the-hole roll speed.
Stimpmeter ratings determine roll deceleration. At 13.5 Stimp, gravity pulls lateral slope break twice as aggressively as at 10.5 Stimp. Use the elevation contour wireframe to detect subtle swales before pulling the putter back.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the green physics model work?
The green surface uses a mathematical heightfield function with multiple undulating gaussian swales and ridge saddles. The rolling ball computes continuous normal vector gradients, applying gravitational acceleration down the fall line paired with velocity-dependent friction.
Can the ball lip out of the cup?
Yes. If the ball enters the 4.25-inch cup off-center with too much speed, the rim centrifugal force redirects the ball away for a dramatic lip-out.
How is the match outcome calculated?
Each holed putt wins the hole for the team. If missed within 2.5 feet, it registers as a concession/halve; outside 2.5 feet concedes the hole to the opponent.