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    Why do men putt better than women?

    Even at the pro level the men are on average better putters than the women. Why? This is not a test of strength, so what might be going on here? In theory professional women golfers should be every bit as good as professional male golfers in terms of putting or even chipping for that matter. I don't know about chipping, but it is pretty clear that the LPGA does not putt quite as well and the PGA.
    This is purely out of curiosity, although improved putting might help them bridge the viewership gap.
    Thoughts?
    On the positive side I think the women are more sportsmanlike and less full of themselves than the men. In fact they just put on a show of support and sportsmanship that all young players, male or female should see.

    FYI, in my house everyone I taught to play. My wife, son and stepson can out putt me. I have told my wife and others that she is the best straight putter I've ever seen ( in person of course) man or woman. Granted the first time I told her that I was angling for "off course activity" but it is TRUE. Non-golfers reading this must be asking what the hell "straight putter" means. No I did not mean that gay women putt better . For many of us golfers a straight putt can be harder to keep on line that one with a slight break. But not for her!

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    Quote Originally Posted by donttread View Post
    Even at the pro level the men are on average better putters than the women. Why? This is not a test of strength, so what might be going on here? In theory professional women golfers should be every bit as good as professional male golfers in terms of putting or even chipping for that matter. I don't know about chipping, but it is pretty clear that the LPGA does not putt quite as well and the PGA.
    This is purely out of curiosity, although improved putting might help them bridge the viewership gap.
    Thoughts?
    On the positive side I think the women are more sportsmanlike and less full of themselves than the men. In fact they just put on a show of support and sportsmanship that all young players, male or female should see.

    FYI, in my house everyone I taught to play. My wife, son and stepson can out putt me. I have told my wife and others that she is the best straight putter I've ever seen ( in person of course) man or woman. Granted the first time I told her that I was angling for "off course activity" but it is TRUE. Non-golfers reading this must be asking what the hell "straight putter" means. No I did not mean that gay women putt better . For many of us golfers a straight putt can be harder to keep on line that one with a slight break. But not for her!
    It could be that men "read" the green better then most women. I think (as a former golf caddy) that being able to read the green and where the ball would break is paramount to getting the ball in the hole with one stroke. I've seen people get on a par three green in one shot, but then take 3 or 4 putts to sink the ball.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gamewell45 View Post
    It could be that men "read" the green better then most women. I think (as a former golf caddy) that being able to read the green and where the ball would break is paramount to getting the ball in the hole with one stroke. I've seen people get on a par three green in one shot, but then take 3 or 4 putts to sink the ball.

    Interesting point. I wonder what would cause men to be better at reading greens?

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    Ahem.

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    Its simple. Men are just better at it. What else do you need to know?

    BTW, I wonder if transgendered men can putt as good as biological men.

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    Quote Originally Posted by donttread View Post
    Interesting point. I wonder what would cause men to be better at reading greens?
    I'm only guessing, but perhaps more confidence in their abilities?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Golf is a silly game. It is not a sport. Puffs play it.
    Edgar Rice Burroughs has one of his characters explain the game to an alien as being a mental disorder. I can see that.

    I think the only thing more intellectually questionable than playing the game has to be watching it on t.v. Golf is the only televised activity that can make poker tournaments and tennis seem exciting.
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    In the words of someone named Dmitri, "If I'm going to beat something around in the grass for an hour, I plan on eating it when I'm done".

    As to why men may be better at putting, my initial response has something to do with being good at shorty, jerky motions…..
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    Close familiarity with the landscape has always been crucial for hunting and warfare, primarily male occupations.

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