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Originally Posted by Diane
I've been told over and over to focus on my short game - probably because the people saying it realized I'm never going to get that much distance, but I digress. This was in today's NY Times. Do you agree with his findings?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/21/sp...r=1&ref=sports
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I agree with the article.
I've always thought that the "Short Game" theory really applies to those golfers who have an otherwise solid all-around game. Week in and week out I see (sometimes in my own game as well) instances when a poor tee shot causes far more problems than any short game prowess could ever rectify.
After all, what difference does it really make if one is able to stop a wedge shot two-feet from the pin from 85 yards out if it's already taken six or seven shots (or more) to get to 85 yards in the first place?
Golf is all about balance. I'm a better than average putter, but if I'm constantly trying to "one-putt" pars because my tee shots are leaving me with pitch-outs and then long-ish approach shots, the best putting in the world can't compensate for that for very long. A balanced game, where all aspects are working at least adequately, is going to be more useful than simply being "really good" at any single aspect.
Once a balanced game is achieved, THEN focusing on the short game can pay dividends.
-JP