Who Holds Some of the Most Well-Known and Celebrated Putting Records?

Several golfers hold notable putting records in professional golf, showcasing their exceptional skills on the greens.

Here are some of the most well-known putting records and the players who hold them:

1. Lowest Putts in a Round

• Record: 18 putts
• Holders: Davis Love III and Shane Lowry are among the players who have recorded rounds with just 18 putts in a professional event. This incredible feat highlights not only their putting prowess but also their ability to avoid three-putts and capitalize on greens in regulation.

2. Most Putts Made in a Single Tournament

• Record: 35 putts made
• Holder: Scott Hoch holds the record for the most putts made in a single tournament at the 1989 Aloha Open, where he made 35 putts over four rounds. This showcases both skill and consistency over multiple rounds.

3. Best Putting Average on the PGA Tour

• Record: Lowest putting average over a full season
• Holder: Ben Crenshaw holds one of the best all-time putting averages at 1.68 putts per round in 1987. This record underscores Crenshaw’s incredible feel and accuracy on the greens throughout his career.

4. Most Consecutive Putts Made

• Record: 50 consecutive putts
• Holder: Mark Calcavecchia holds the record for the most consecutive putts made during the 2005 season, demonstrating his exceptional streak of accuracy during competitive play.

5. Most Wins with the Same Putter

• Record: 41 wins
• Holder: Tiger Woods has achieved 41 wins using the same model of putter (Scotty Cameron Newport 2). This record reflects Woods’ trust and consistency with his equipment, especially in critical putting situations.

6. Most Three-Putt Greens

• Record: Most three-putt greens in a season
• Holder: While many players have struggled with three-putts, John Daly famously had a season where he averaged the most three-putts, bringing attention to the challenges that can arise in putting, even for professional golfers.

7. Best Putting Performance in a Major Championship

• Record: Fewest putts in a major championship
• Holder: Phil Mickelson holds the record for the fewest putts in a single major championship round, with only 25 putts during the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot.

8. Best Putting Stats Over Career

• Record: Highest Career Putting Average
• Holders: Players like Steve Stricker have some of the best career putting averages on the PGA Tour, showcasing their sustained excellence in putting over many years.

These records not only reflect exceptional talent but also the importance of putting in determining the outcome of golf tournaments. Accurate and skilled putting can make the difference between winning and losing, emphasizing why many professionals dedicate so much time to perfecting this critical aspect of their game.