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Pro explains unique putter setup for first victory
Alistair Docherty's custom putter setup led to his first win and PGA Tour card.
In brief
Alistair Docherty's custom putter setup led to his first win and PGA Tour card. Alistair Docherty won the Argentina Open using a modified putter that he designed himself, securing his PGA Tour card for 2027. Originally reported by Golf.
Alistair Docherty's putter struggle
Alistair Docherty struggled with his putter during the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season after two missed cuts.
“I was working with a putting coach this offseason, and we were doing a bunch of drills, and I just couldn’t get my hands to sit properly”
Unique putter setup solution
Docherty modified his putter to match his wedge grip style, cutting it down to 60-degree length for better control.
“Well my hands don’t have any flat part [to grab], I just grip it and I roll it”
Argentina Open victory
Docherty won the Argentina Open using his custom putter, securing his first PGA Tour card for 2027.
“I have 14 of the exact same grips on my clubs”
Putter success story
Docherty's custom putter setup helped him win the Argentina Open and earn his PGA Tour card for 2027.
The main idea
Alistair Docherty won the Argentina Open using a modified putter that he designed himself, securing his PGA Tour card for 2027.
