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We all have heard the statement that you Drive for Show, but Putt for Dough.
When you play do you think this statement still holds true in today's market?
I know when I watch the PGA players I marvel at how well they putt, but to be honest, their drive off the tee and how long they hit makes me think that length plays more into your handicap.
I see some really good older golfers that putt lights out, but because they just can't hit that 250 - 300-yard drive they don't score what they hope. I also see really long players hitting those 300-yard drives, but three-putt or miss the 5 footers too often and don't score as well as they should.
We have now seen many charts showing how the clubhead speed and distance plays a large portion on an amateur's handicap. I have yet to see a chart that showed how putting correlates to a lower handicap.
So what is the magic wand? Longer drive or better at putting?
Are you on the Drive for Show side of the fence?
or
Are you on the Putt for Dough side?
#DRIVE4DOUGH$
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