EGOS: The Expert Green Reading Operating System that’s Based in Math with Andrew Walters, PE

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Sports, Golf

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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#980 Summary In this episode Andrew Walters, a professional engineer & surveyer digs into the intricacies of putting and green reading. The discussion focuses on the importance of understanding the science behind putting, debunk common myths, and introduce the Expert Green Reading Operating System (EGOS). Walters shares his experiences working with professional golfers and explains the unique design of his putter, emphasizing how anyone can improve their putting skills through proper techniques and understanding of green reading. Andrew also shares his insights on the art of putting, focusing on the grip, stance, and the concept of angle gaps. He emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and understanding the slope of the green to improve putting accuracy. Learn more at expertgreenreading.com and check out Andy's books!Takeaways The Expert Green Reading Operating System (EGOS) is based on pure math. Many common beliefs about green reading are myths. Optical illusions can lead to misreading greens. Speed and aim are crucial for successful putting. Professional golfers often have biases against new green reading methods. Anyone can learn to read greens effectively with the right techniques. Understanding the math behind putting can enhance performance. You need to take a wide stance for proper alignment. Standing where the ball will break is crucial. Avoid distractions from the surrounding topography. Double breakers require careful reading and adjustment. Proper grip and vertical alignment are essential for accuracy. The putter acts as a surveying instrument for alignment. Let's play golf together this Spring! Our next Golf Smarter Adventure will be on the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Birmingham, AL on March 26-30, 2025. Space is limited to 3 foursomes. Deadline to register is January 15. Learn more and reserve your spot now at tmigolf.com/golfsmarter Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA). Receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Former GolfSmarter host, Fred Greene has been nominated for the 2025 Audiocaster of the Year by the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Vote now at BARHOF.org. Voting is open through July 1. Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. You can stay up-to-date with Josh on all the GolfSmarter social accounts or by reaching out at karpj2323@mac.com. To stay connected with Fred reach out at golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, this is Charles Crobot from Boca Raton, Florida, and I play at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.
0:12.6	This is Golf Smarter Number 980. Joy, the podcast.
0:18.5	If you go to Ask a Touring Pro, do you misread greens that cause miss puts?
0:23.7	Their typical answer is going to be occasionally but not offered.
0:27.8	And then other pros will reply, you know, I never miss reading green because I work harder
0:32.5	than all others.
0:34.0	That translation to that answer is I memorized each putt for each tournament four days times four plan placements, times four directions, times 18 holes.
0:44.9	So there's some brainwashing that goes on into their head.
0:48.3	This kind of green reed brainwashing that continues to this day.
0:52.2	And frankly, I don't blame the tour pro for succumbing to this
0:56.8	brainwashing. Since you're standing over putts with zero confidence, if you don't have confidence
1:02.7	in your green read, that will affect your putting stroke negative.
1:18.6	Egos, the expert green reading operating system that's based in math with surveyor Andrew Walters. This is Golf Smarter.
1:21.6	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:29.3	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:31.8	Welcome to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Andy.
1:34.6	Great to be here, Fred.
1:36.8	Congratulations. You're the first episode of our 20th year.
1:41.3	We've just completed 19 years of the podcast.
1:47.9	Wow. And this is our first, yeah, so 980. I didn't know they were doing podcasts that far back. That was the problem. Nobody did.
1:58.8	But I love talking about all the way back.
2:01.8	I've always loved to talk about putting because there's always one more thing we can learn.
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