BMW Championship

[Butcho22]

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I was just watching my DVR of the third round as well and I thought I heard them say Phil made 52 out of 52 five-footers (and in) last week? Is that right? All I can say is Wow.

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While that is impressive, didn't Tiger make like every putt inside 4 ft all of last year? Can't remember exactly, but it was something crazy like that.

[tuq]

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I was just watching my DVR of the third round as well and I thought I heard them say Phil made 52 out of 52 five-footers (and in) last week? Is that right? All I can say is Wow.

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It's impressive but that number inlcudes every single <1 ft or less tap-in. A better measurement would be how many putts he made in the 3ft-5ft range if they could do that for example.

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Generally I agree but...52/52? Let's say 35 of those were the kick-in variety, which is generous. The big misunderstanding that most amateurs have is how pros "should" make the short putts. They don't understand pros average far worse than 100% from that range, primarily because pros are usually putting on the equivalent of glass to the average player.

It takes a steady hand and good reads to hit every 3-5 footer in a PGA event.

[swede554]

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I was just watching my DVR of the third round as well and I thought I heard them say Phil made 52 out of 52 five-footers (and in) last week? Is that right? All I can say is Wow.

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It's impressive but that number inlcudes every single <1 ft or less tap-in. A better measurement would be how many putts he made in the 3ft-5ft range if they could do that for example.

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Generally I agree but...52/52? Let's say 35 of those were the kick-in variety, which is generous. The big misunderstanding that most amateurs have is how pros "should" make the short putts. They don't understand pros average far worse than 100% from that range, primarily because pros are usually putting on the equivalent of glass to the average player.

It takes a steady hand and good reads to hit every 3-5 footer in a PGA event.

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I agree, but my point was that it wasn't 52/52 five-footers, it was probably more like 17/17 in that range like you said, which is still very good. I heard Mickelson does this drill to end every putting practice session in which he has to make a 100 straight three to five footers from different angles and if he misses one he starts over.

[westhoff]

While I'm still undecided in liking this Fedex thing, (I hate calling it playoffs) I have really enjoyed watching golf the last couple weeks. And I think these are the reasons:

1. Tiger playing well.
2. Phil competing with Tiger. (even though I really don't like Phil that much)
3. No Furyk and Dimarco. I really despise these two jackasses.
4. Johnny Miller!
5. The Steve Stricker story.
6. Lack of weather delays.

I'm sure I'll think of some others, but watching golf lately has been awesome in my opinion.

[JTrout]

I agree that I've been more interested in the tournaments the last few weeks than usual.
I look forward to next week's conclusion.

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3. No Furyk and Dimarco. I really despise these two jackasses.


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care to share your reasons?

[BigSoonerFan]

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I agree that I've been more interested in the tournaments the last few weeks than usual.
I look forward to next week's conclusion.

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3. No Furyk and Dimarco. I really despise these two jackasses.


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care to share your reasons?

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I'd like to hear those as well. First time I've heard anyone have issues with them.

[westhoff]

DiMarco's ok, but I hate Furyk. He never smiles. He says the most ridiculously cliche things during interviews while looking like he genuinely hates talking to anyone. And his swing.

[BigSoonerFan]

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DiMarco's ok, but I hate Furyk. He never smiles. He says the most ridiculously cliche things during interviews while looking like he genuinely hates talking to anyone. And his swing.

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Those are reasons call him a jackass and hate him? Wow.

I've gotten crap for getting on Phil, but I don't hate him.

[JTrout]

but he does that cool trick where he balances the club on his head while doing the cha-cha.....

[westhoff]

I think everyone has someone in each sport they don't really care for. Maybe hate is a little strong, but I definitely wouldn't mind seeing him retire.