What would you say is more important for hitting a lower score. A consistently straight and far drive or being able to hit a long putt instead of settling for a 2 putt? In my opinion putting is what gets you those birdies and eagles.
I completely disagree. While you do need to "get" to the short game first, most golfers set a pattern of only going to the driving range from the beginning. If I were starting some out, I would have them divide time between the range and practice green 50/50...and then after they can break 100, I'd suggest they spend 67% of their practice time around the practice green and only 33% of their time on the range.deadphoenix said:As much as putting seems like it is important to a score, anyone can putt.
Tigerinsider: I agree with you. At the range I use every club in the bag, but will spend more time with the trouble areas of my game. I may not fix all the problems but on the course there is improvement. I've broken the game into three parts the woods and long irons, short game 7 to pw and putting. I think as a beginner, not sure where beginner ends, course management is criticle.:thumbsup:I completely disagree. While you do need to "get" to the short game first, most golfers set a pattern of only going to the driving range from the beginning. If I were starting some out, I would have them divide time between the range and practice green 50/50...and then after they can break 100, I'd suggest they spend 67% of their practice time around the practice green and only 33% of their time on the range.
Long term you would be better off to struggle more with the full shots and build a solid short game. You'd eventually learn to hit every club in your bag and you would have established a solid short game.