Putting would be easier if every putt you faced was the same length. But during the course of any round, you need to manage all kinds of distances: short putts, mid-rangers, long-rangers and, of course, lengthy lags. So, in addition to getting a good read on how the putt will break, it’s critical to know how to adjust your stroke to power the ball the correct distance. Unless you’re an experienced golfer, your only hope is guessing.