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January 15th, 2010 | Author: Nikki

In a previous post I mentioned the importance of putting in improving your overall scores. There was a brief sidebar in the Sports section of the Wall Street Journal on November 28, 2009 that provided some interesting data in support of this.

“LIKE THEY SAY, IT’S THE SHORT GAME

Go figure: none of the PGA Tour’s top 10 players in greens in regulation for 2009 won a tournament. But six players who led a tournament field in putting won that event, while five who led the field in getting up-and-down did likewise. Only one driving distance-leader for a tournament, Dustin Johnson, son that event. – J.P.N.”

So, even though it’s a lot of fun to go out on the driving range and hit the long-distance balls, you’ll likely get more bang for your buck by working hard on your putting.

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Golf Joke of the Week

Top Ten Signs You’re Golfing Too Much

* When you pick up something off the floor, you have to lean on your putter
* The only number on your speed dial is 1-800-TEETIME.
* You have your priorities in order: food, shelter, greens fees, job.
* You dream you go to prison but still get conjugal visits with your driver.
* You tell the lost motorist that the gas station is only a par 4 away on the left.
* You’d like to take off your glove but hey, why bother?
* Whenever you see a hole in the ground, you squat, squint and read the line.
* You’re vaguely aware of living with a woman, allegedly your wife
* You ask the shopper ahead in the checkout line if you can play through.
* Before you pick up the salt shaker, you mark its position with a dime.

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