While they count for the same number, all shots are not equal.As you putt about 30-40 times in a round and probably only drive about 12-14, it should be simple to see where you can cut more shots by practising
But what if the 3" putt is the result of a poor 6' putt?
Correct, they all count as 1 shot but if you had hit the previous putt into the hole instead of missing by 3 inches...........
The point still stands, your 30+ putts per round, is 30+ shots per round, some of those are so small as to count them in your 30+ putts per round is pointless, no amount or practice or lack of practice will make one any better or worse from that range
Urm yes, quite right, but that’s not the point we are discussing, it was the 12-14 drives per round versus 30+ putts per round.
Yes he probably does. But sometimes it's better to be 250 yards down the middle of the fairway than 280 yards in the clag. Or behind a tree. Or in the water or OOB. Distance is an advantage, no doubt about that but all those people that claim it is the THE most important way to lower your handicap are wrong. Simple as that.Yeah but he probably hits his 7 iron 180 yards
King Julien does not like the way King Julian spells his name.
Being 280 yards in the clag or behind a tree is better than being 250 yards in the clag or behind a tree though....
It is relevant. When you total up your score at the end of the round it's just a number. There are no prizes for the person that has the fewest putts or the longest drives.
As you putt about 30-40 times in a round and probably only drive about 12-14, it should be simple to see where you can cut more shots by practising
OK if you say so.
No you wouldn't, you would probably be at least 3 or 4 shots lower minimum.
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The statistics seem to be gathered by guys in the States based on US courses. Lou Stagner is in the USA and that's where he gets most of his data from. I've played quite a bit over there. I've also played huge amounts of golf on links and heathland tracks with thick rough and heather. Totally different animals, there is a much greater premium on keeping the ball in play on those UK courses than American resort courses.
King Julian would suggest you dont have more than one account then.
I suspect that this has an element of truth in it but I think it mainly reflects in the comparative importance of dispersion of tee shots rather than differences between the comparative importance of putting and driving.
