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Putting – A Game of Its Own
Ever wondered why you’re three-putting more than usual? Could be a multitude of different factors. A shift in handicap, conidtions and even where in the world you’re playing.
I recently took a trip to Colorado for a close friend’s wedding. We had the bright idea to go golfing. For me, pure excitement. For the other two, a mixed bag of emotions. The groom has played before but still qualifies as a recreational golfer. The other guy, well … It was his first time.
Naturally, my inclination was that putting would be a struggle for both of them. For my beginner friend, that held true. He hit some awesome shots and I was extremely proud of him. However, putting was his ultimate downfall, as it is for most beginners or higher-handicap golfers.
As if golf isn’t already hard, putting is a game of its own. Over the years, Shot Scope has been collecting putter data from its users, all in an effort to help golfers improve.
Let’s take a look at some key putting metrics from Shot Scope’s database.
Hogan had once selected his “All American golf course” for Life Magazine and included the 465-yard 12th hole at Southern Hills, a dogleg left to a green protected by water and sand. [Tommy] Bolt remembered this and couldn’t wait to remind Hogan, a man he respects more than any other—they have a good friendship—that he “whipped up” on this favorite golf hole of Ben’s, and the Southern Hills members. In the four rounds, Bolt birdied the rugged 12th three times on the way to his first major title, most spectacularly in the Saturday-morning round with a soaring 3-iron second that wound up three feet from the flag. DAN JENKINS
Former Southern Cal Trojan Sean Crocker, after posting rounds of 64 at Royal Oaks and 67 at Lakewood Country Club, qualified for his first U.S. Open, which will be held next month.
Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson will be sidelined for four to six weeks because of torn meniscus in his knee, he announced on social media on Monday, a day after the PGA Championship concluded in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas took a dig at Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher after winning a second Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday.
Two majors down, two to go. So who's in good shape? Who's in bad shape? And who just needs a little tweak?
Justin Thomas has always had the game. After an epic comeback that left little doubt about that, he has a second PGA Championship to show for it.
The majority of American golf clubs are in the red, gore of the stream shovel, blood drawn by mound builders. We have learned nothing from Scotland and England where the ancient and honorable game can be enjoyed on marvelous links at one tenth the admission fees, dues, green fees, etc., that prevail in the land of the free. PERRY MAXWELL
Mito Pereira blew a 3-shot lead entering Sunday, shooting 5-over for the day and taking a double-bogey on 18.
Justin Thomas, who was 7 strokes back of leader Mito Pereira entering Sunday's final round, defeated Will Zalatoris in an aggregate 3-hole playoff at Southern Hills to win his second PGA Championship.
Jack Nicklaus is being sued by Nicklaus Companies, which alleges the 18-time major champion has engaged in "repeated acts in bad faith against the best interests of the company."
The majority of American golf clubs are in the red, gore of the stream shovel, blood drawn by mound builders. We have learned nothing from Scotland and England where the ancient and honorable game can be enjoyed on marvelous links at one tenth the admission fees, dues, green fees, etc., that prevail in the land of the free. PERRY MAXWELL
They were the two biggest names in the mix. And yet, instead of making a charge, they both backed up Saturday. Sadly, it's becoming a theme for them.
Mito Pereira enters the final round of the PGA Championship with the lead. But there are plenty of others in striking distance. Who has a chance and who doesn't?
Here are the tee times for the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.
Mito Pereira, 27, the largely unknown journeyman from Chile, birdied three of his final six holes Saturday to shoot 1-under 71, giving him a three-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris heading into the final round of the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship after he shot a career-high 79 in the third round Saturday at Southern Hills.
The majority of American golf clubs are in the red, gore of the stream shovel, blood drawn by mound builders. We have learned nothing from Scotland and England where the ancient and honorable game can be enjoyed on marvelous links at one tenth the admission fees, dues, green fees, etc., that prevail in the land of the free. PERRY MAXWELL
