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I understand that raw power and distance will be different between MPO and FPO, but should the quality of putting and approach shots really be that different overall from the top pros in each division? It seems that it is, but I cannot come up with any good explanation as to why. Now don't get me wrong, Cat's final approach on 18 is to be envied by anyone, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule. And C1x percentages between divisions certainly tell a clear story as well.
usdgc is a joke tho so
Vals' backhand drives are the exception to that rule. At the very least it defies logic.The skeletons of men and women differ significantly. See here. I'm in no way an expert or professional regarding this stuff, but I can easily imagine how these differences could make certain types of motions more difficult for women to execute consistently, which would affect things like upshots and putts even though raw strength isn't really a factor.
[...] even accounting for the physical differences the quality of play is not as high [...]
Val (when she played) and Cat have outstanding approach games, often leaving themselves drop-in.
Given her height and frame size, Paige's power/distance seems to really point much more to technique and form being more important than muscular strength. Maybe she is just a very rare exception, like Eagle, in seeming to have extremely elastic tendons/ligaments/whatever. Watching Eagle's forehand in slow motion makes MY wrist hurt...
The skeletons of men and women differ significantly. See here. I'm in no way an expert or professional regarding this stuff, but I can easily imagine how these differences could make certain types of motions more difficult for women to execute consistently, which would affect things like upshots and putts even though raw strength isn't really a factor.
Awesome to be included with Fox sports.
Comments section not so awesome, but expected.
Kind of an eye opener as to where we are really at? As insiders, we tend to have a jaded perspective.
Final rounds for the Mens and Womens lead cards have been up on youtube for a little less than 24hrs now
Womens F9+B9 View Count - 15.3K
Mens F9+B9 View Count - 361K
Paige is an inch taller than average and athletic/quick twitch/springy. I'd bet she could run a faster 40 than most. She hits that brace harder than anyone.Given her height and frame size, Paige's power/distance seems to really point much more to technique and form being more important than muscular strength. Maybe she is just a very rare exception, like Eagle, in seeming to have extremely elastic tendons/ligaments/whatever. Watching Eagle's forehand in slow motion makes MY wrist hurt...
James' throw was shown on the mlb network in the past hour or so.