[Protagoras]

The 6 footer was the only legitimate birdie opportunity; the putts at 12-15 feet are marginal at best. Anything over that would not normally be called a putt for birdie.

I disagree. And so do most golfers I know, including the announcers. If Tiger has a 15 footer you don't think that's concidered a birdie putt?

[NittanyLion]

If Tiger has a 15 footer you don't think that's concidered a birdie putt?

I said a 15-footer is marginal, meaning in my estimation a professional golfer will not often sink putts in that range. But certainly that's still considered a legitimate chance to make birdie. From what I've seen there aren't a lot of putts made in excess of 15 feet.

[jwalsh07]

If Tiger has a 15 footer you don't think that's concidered a birdie putt?

It all depends. A 15 footer up hill is an easier birdie putt than a 6 foot left to right slider on fast greens.

[dwilli]

If a PGA player consistently makes 25 foot puts (over 50%), that player, assuming he is on the green in regulation, will be player and money won leader of the year. From 25 feet I would guess 1/3 would be above average.

[dwilli]

If a PGA player consistently makes 25 foot puts (over 50%), that player, assuming he is on the green in regulation, will be player and money won leader of the year. From 25 feet I would guess 1/3 would be above average.