In 1954, a milestone in athletics changed the course of history. Roger Bannister proved that running a mile in less than 4 minutes was not only possible, but achievable. He did this by applying an innovative system that took into account weather conditions, race pace, and of course, his posture. His success opened a new door to what once seemed like an unattainable dream.
Following that same line of innovation, golf also experienced a revolution, but this time on the greens. For centuries, golfers struggled to read the slopes of the course, searching for the perfect angle, not knowing that something invisible was working against them: the lack of a more precise reading of the greens.
And this is where Mark Sweeney comes into the picture. Tired of seeing easy putts slip away, this visionary decided to change the way golfers measured the slopes of the green. Instead of relying solely on sight, Sweeney came up with a simple yet transformative technique: reading the slopes with the feet. This is how AimPoint was born in 2002, a methodology that allows golfers to feel the terrain beneath their feet, like a personal radar that helps detect slopes invisible to the eye.
What sets this method apart from others? The key lies in how it transforms the experience of reading the green. Golfers worldwide have adopted this approach to improve their accuracy, and Viktor Hovland’s case is one of the most impressive: in the putt ranking, he was in 99th place, but after implementing AimPoint, he climbed to 25th place in just one year.
The most fascinating thing about this technique is that it’s not just about seeing the course, but feeling it. Many players have started combining AimPoint with traditional visual reading, achieving a more complete approach to each putt. The goal is clear: to achieve the best possible result, without forgetting one of the greatest challenges in modern golf: combating slow play.
So, if you want to improve your performance on the greens, maybe it’s time to trust the sensation your own feet offer.
Don’t let them beat you due to lack of vision and precision!