SMS - Tiger's Make Rate From 7-8 Feet, Back Nine, Final Rounds

SMS - Tiger's Make Rate From 7-8 Feet, Back Nine, Final Rounds

Author: Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner March 28, 2026 Duration: 12:48
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With Greg missing, Lou brings a Tiger question to today's Saturday Stat. We all have the memories of Tiger's clutch moments, many of which were must-make putts that he seemed to always make. But did he? Today's question: how does Tiger's make rate for putts in the final round of tournaments compare with his normal make rate? Mark competes against Lou's newsletter audience as we seek to separate fact from myth.


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