My observations from watching the Pros.

[Spyder]

Just poking at the fire for the fun of it! Obviously I mean no offense to anyone in that profession. It could always be worse - they could work for the IRS!

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by CuppedTin

I get where the OP was coming from and I also get when the factual guys were coming from... I have some friends who happen to run sports books and I have learned that I can't tell a story quoting numbers unless google and Mike and Mike can back up my data...

I don't mind Mike, but Mike is a dickhead.

[DaSportsGuy]

I'm going up to Firestone next week to watch the World Series of Golf. Never been to a professional tournament so I'm really excited to see what it's like to actually be there.

[slabm7]

Originally Posted by shades9323

He very well could have been observing on one hole, but how many people really only observe one hole?  He said it might not be after I provided the actual stats from the tournament, i.e. he edited his op.  The pros were not extremely accurate off the tee for this tournament as seen by the 56% average. They usually do better.  I am so particular because I am an accountant and that is how I am wired. I like statistics to be factual. It was a main point in his post, so I don't see how it is a minor detail.

I actually spent most of my time on one hole, the 18th. Its not that easy to follow a certain player around. Sorry my post wasn't as factual as you would like it to be. From what I saw on the 18th 80% of guys hit the fairway on Saturday and Sunday. I know the average for the tournament wasn't 80% but it was amazing at how long and accurate they were with a driver (That was the point I was trying to get across). And sorry about the 300 yrd carry statement. It must have been closer to 280-290.

[The Gill]

Slabm7: I'm glad you had good time. To the ding-a-ling who had to troll this post like a wet blanket: thanks for teaching me how to block you. (PS: your U2 glasses accent your toolness)

[Callawaykid]

Originally Posted by The Gill

Slabm7: I'm glad you had good time. To the ding-a-ling who had to troll this post like a wet blanket: thanks for teaching me how to block you. (PS: your U2 glasses accent your toolness)

lol. I agree

[TourSwing]

Ive also noticed that a pros normal draw/ fade is extremely subtle, and not as pronounced as us amateurs!!! Our shape seems to me more of a semi-controlled hook/ slice :-D And guys, OP clearly said it may have only felt like 80%. Even if he hadnt, the point was well taken. Selective reading by some ...