Debate Over AimPoint Putting Intensifies in Golf World

Critics argue the technique worsens pace of play, while defenders claim it enhances green-reading accuracy when used correctly.

AimPoint, a green-reading technique, is under scrutiny for allegedly slowing down play and creating disruptions near the hole.
Critics, including Lucas Glover and Jim Nantz, have called for a ban, citing its minimal impact on putting success and its contribution to slow play.
Supporters like Collin Morikawa and Byeong Hun An argue that AimPoint, when executed properly, improves accuracy without significantly affecting pace.
Recent viral incidents, such as A Lim Kim using AimPoint for a short tap-in, have fueled public backlash and reignited the controversy.
The PGA and LPGA Tours are implementing broader measures to address slow play, including fines and field size reductions, but AimPoint remains permitted for now.