If you asked ten casual golf fans, they’d likely yell “Tiger Woods!” because of that iconic 2001 Players Championship putt. But Tiger hasn’t been the best putter for a decade. His back is held together by duct tape and prayers. Sorry, Tiger, we still love you.
The statistical crown for pure putting belongs to a man who looks like he just finished a shift at a lighthouse: Will Zalatoris. No, really. In 2026, he led the tour in Strokes Gained: Putting. But here’s the kicker—he’s also one of the worst putters from inside three feet. He’ll drain a 40-foot bomb, then yip a tap-in. It’s like watching a superhero who can fly but can’t open a jar of pickles.
