PUTTR Smart Putting Green

PUTTR is a smart putting green that measures every putt you roll and turns your practice into games, stats and challenges through its free app.

Why it made the list

Putting practice at home is easy to start and easy to quit. PUTTR fixes the boring part. The PUTTR unit uses computer vision and Bluetooth to measure each putt, with no sensors to wear, and sends the result to the app on your phone or tablet. You get a score for every rep, so a quiet session on the carpet starts to feel like a match.

The free app has more than 100 games, from solo practice to multiplayer and online challenges, plus leaderboards to compare with friends. It also keeps detailed stats, including a putting handicap and your make percentage by distance and break.

What it does well

• Measures alignment, speed and accuracy on every putt
• 27 tee positions from 3 to 11 feet on a 12 x 2 foot mat
• More than 100 games, challenges and achievements in the free app
• Works with any standard putter and white or yellow balls
• Supports both right-handed and left-handed players

The games are what keep it in use. Practice gets competitive, and the stats show you whether short putts or long ones are costing you strokes.

Who it’s for

PUTTR suits golfers who will putt at home several nights a week and like tracking progress. It is also a strong gift for a golfer who already owns the basics, and a fun option for families, since the games work for one player or a group.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you do not have a flat stretch of floor at least 12 feet long, or if you want a putting aid for your bag. It is also a lot to spend if you only need help with setup. A putting mirror covers eye position and face aim for far less.

Key specs, explained

Set up, PUTTR takes 12 x 2 feet of floor space. The surface rolls at a stimpmeter reading of about 10 to 11, which PUTTR compares to a fast, tour-quality green. The unit is made from aluminum, has interior lighting, handles and a ball return, and weighs about 30 pounds. Adjustable feet help on floors that are not quite level. Packed away, it fits in a box about 2 x 1 x 1.5 feet.

In the box you get the PUTTR unit, the 12 x 2 foot mat, the ball return and a power cable. You can mirror the app to a TV with AirPlay, Chromecast or an HDMI adapter.

How it compares

The PuttOUT Premium Pressure Putt Trainer trains pace for a small fraction of the price, but it keeps no stats. The EyeLine Golf Putting Mirror checks your setup and face aim. Choose PUTTR if you want feedback on every putt and games that keep you practicing.

Good to know

You do not need a subscription. PUTTR Club is optional and adds coaching built from your own data, guided drills, body and putt analysis, tournaments, head-to-head play and lessons for $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. PUTTR offers returns within 30 days of delivery, but it asks you to keep both shipping boxes. It ships to the US, Canada and the UK, but not to APO addresses.

Questions about PUTTR

Does PUTTR need a subscription?

No, the green measures every putt, plays all 100+ games and tracks your stats without one. PUTTR Club is an optional paid upgrade.

How much space does PUTTR need?

PUTTR needs 12 x 2 feet of flat floor when it is set up. Living rooms, offices, garages and basements all work.

Does PUTTR work for left-handed golfers?

Yes, it works for both left-handed and right-handed players. You set your handedness in the app.