Which Professional Golfers Use AimPoint?

The green reading method is extremely popular in both the amateur and professional game, with multiple players seen using the process during tournaments

Keegan Bradley lines up a putt whilst Justin Rose does AimPoint
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For those who are unclear as to what AimPoint actually is, the green reading method is used via players reading the break of a putt with their feet.

Essentially, players straddle the line to the hole and, by doing so, will determine the severity of the slope on a scale from one to five. After working out the slope, they stand behind the ball and close one eye, lifting up the required amount of fingers on the outside of the hole.

For example, if there is a 3% slope they will hold up three fingers and the third finger will be the aim point.

Viktor Hovland lines up a putt

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The process may sound complicated but, with the right training, it's a method that can make a big difference to your game.

However, although AimPoint can save you shots, the process has also received some flack due to the time it takes to work out, with 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover calling for the process to be banned on the PGA Tour to help speed up play.

Despite the calls to ban it, numerous players have defended it, with two-time Major winner Collin Morikawa claiming it "has 1,000%" helped him in terms of putting in tournament play. However, the American does acknowledge that it "does take longer if you're not doing it properly."

So, which players currently use the green reading method on the professional circuits? Well, we have listed just some of the stars who are reportedly using AimPoint below.

PGA Tour/LIV Golf/DP World Tour Pros Who Use AimPoint

  • Adam Scott
  • Ludvig Aberg
  • Dustin Johnson
  • Erik Van Rooyen
  • Robert MacIntyre
  • Justin Rose
  • Padraig Harrington
  • Keegan Bradley
  • Tom Kim
  • Byeong Hun An
  • Sam Burns
  • Kevin Chappell
  • Max Homa
  • Will Zalatoris
  • Viktor Hovland
  • Tommy Fleetwood
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Davis Riley
  • Haotong Li
  • Garrick Higgo
  • Matthew Baldwin

LPGA Tour Players Who Use AimPoint

  • Rose Zhang
  • Christina Kim
  • Stacy Lewis
  • Lydia Ko
  • Madelene Sagstrom
  • A Lim Kim
  • Xi Yu Lin
  • Katherine Kirk
  • Na Yeon Choi
  • Ha Na Jang
Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°

Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°

Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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