The LPGA

Original topic by Reposted — 2022-12-15T23:13:18Z
larry — Apr 30, 2016

Ross,

It has been my contention for a long time that male amateur golfers could learn more from watching LPGA players than from watching the PGA Tour. Besides being nicer to look at, the course management skills they employ are a lot closer to what I need to do than anything on the PGA Tour.

The shortest hitter on the PGA Tour outdrives me by about 40 yards or more, since I average 230. But the ladies’ average drive is maybe five yards longer than mine, although a few can pound it out there 260-plus yards. Since driving distance can dictate your second-shot club, they are often hitting the same club into the green that I am. Their clubhead speeds with the driver, 6-iron, etc., are virtually the same as mine.

Most of them can’t reach par fives in two, so, like me, they don’t even consider it. What they can do is score. Their wedge play, short game, and putting skills are something to emulate.

Any thoughts?

Larry

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Ross — 2022-12-15T23:14:55Z
Ross — Apr 30, 2016

I agree. I think you said it perfectly. Also, the playing conditions on the courses most golfers play are not the same as those on tour.