I've seen similar requests for improvements like this going back years so part of me is wondering "what is the point of asking" but here it goes....
Garmin watch should ask for the length of the 1st putt on each hole. This can be asked after you confirm score and # of putts. It can be as simple as confirming a range of distances and picking one.
value is We/Garmin would be able to track the length of our first putt. What does that tell us?
- Accurate putt success from different putt lengths (as we know the distance and we know the # of putts on that hole.) There is no need to track the 2nd or 3rd putt as eventually there would be lots of data from the 1st putt to know how well we are putting from all distances.
- Accurate Strokes Gained for putting at all these different lengths vs currently trusting the CT10 sensor which can be off by 3-6ft and doesn't have a clue where the hole is.
- More Accurate Strokes Gained on approach shots as we know exactly how long the putt length is.
- More Accurate Strokes Gained for Around the Greens chipping and pitching.
The GPS should be used to fine tune estimates on hole location (front, middle, back) but the real math would be the help of that putt distance being entered.
In my opinion, Garmin should recognize the limitations of a product (CT10 sensor on putter) and adjust to do the most with what can be collected. Unless they can provide details on how exactly that CT10 sensor on my putter calculates putts and accuracy, I just don't believe there is any value to the current data.
Make the prompt for distance optional in settings so it doesn't impact the flow of the game for golfers who are not interested in this type of detail.
