Fix Your Putting Game with Bob Labbe

In this raw, honest, and wide-ranging conversation, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Bob Labbe, retired engineer and author of Putting by the Numbers, to explore how structure, science, and simplicity can unlock consistency and confidence in your golf game — starting with lag putting.

Bob shares how frustration on the green turned into a 25-year journey that combined engineering logic with real-world results. His method requires no gear, no swing changes — just basic arithmetic, practice, and presence. From technical insights to mindset shifts, this episode goes beyond technique and into what it really takes to be a better golfer.

Whether you're chasing a lower handicap or just tired of three-putts, this episode gives you tools, stories, and a refreshing reminder that progress is possible — at any age.

Timestamps

00:00 – Golf Smarter: Master Lag Putting with Bob Labbe
00:36 – Why putting ruins most golf scores
02:21 – Meet Bob Labbe: Engineer turned golf problem solver
03:15 – From business exit to golf obsession
04:32 – Inventing a method from scratch
06:15 – How math beats guesswork on the green
11:03 – The 25-year road to writing the book
12:37 – Making the science accessible to all golfers
25:33 – Real success stories from everyday players
34:04 – Pre-shot routines and understanding power factor
35:32 – Practice commitment and improvement curve
38:09 – Why this works on any green, anywhere
40:55 – Mindset, confidence, and emotional focus
44:20 – Injuries, aging, and staying in the game
46:38 – What legacy looks like after the game
50:19 – Lightning Round
1:02:23 – Final thoughts and farewell

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