Using the putter is not my preferred option. However, golf is all about getting the ball in the hole in the fewest number of shots, so there will be situations where we can use the putter effectively, as I showed here! When the putter is a legitimate option: If the ground is really firm and the fringe is cut short, there is a smaller chance the ball will be kicked off course. The putter could be an option if you are playing links golf in the summer and want to hit a shot that runs on the ground