[kevkrom]

That's a tall order. An earlier post indicated that players make about 10-20% of their putts outside of 15 feet.

So, with the number of long putts she had today, at that percentage she would have hit somewhere between 1 and 3 of those long putts. Meaning, she could have shot as low as 68 if she were hitting them at an "average" rate.

Personally, it sounds like she was playing very conservatively today. I would guess she will do so again tomorrow and then open it up a little if she makes the weekend.

[over3Owithabrain]

How come not making long putts is an excuse for being over par, but not getting the ball closer to begin with not a factor?

[NittanyLion]

So, with the number of long putts she had today, at that percentage she would have hit somewhere between 1 and 3 of those long putts. Meaning, she could have shot as low as 68 if she were hitting them at an "average" rate.

I believe she sank a 15 footer, and two putted every other hole. She only had one within 10 feet (a 6' putt) and missed it. To her credit, no costly three putts. I would say this was pretty representative of her putting ability.

[Bob J]

So, with the number of long putts she had today, at that percentage she would have hit somewhere between 1 and 3 of those long putts. Meaning, she could have shot as low as 68 if she were hitting them at an "average" rate.

The fact that she didn't is telling in itself. Some stats on the everage length from pin on greens in regulation for PGA pros at Colonial compared to Anna's today would be interesting and might tell us how much her length off the tee really is an issue for her.