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Originally Posted by GPK
Its not that strong of a handicap. The bottom rung of the money list is full of players with plently of power, while the top of the list is full of guys without a lot of power, but can chip and putt like nobodys business.
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It's not a horrible handicap as far as money goes(they can do what Choi did this week.) It's a handicap as far as wins go. For instance, the guy who won Sony (Hawaii short course) this year would probably of had a tough time winning the week before (when long hitters were everywhere.) Neither Tiger or Phil usually play courses like the Sony, or the Hope. If shorter hitters are gunna win, it's usually when these guys don't come(which is actually quite often.) Luke Donald (and other short hitters) are up against it when long hitters are around. The odd tournament now is the Masters(the past 2 Masters winners aren't power players.) If Villegas can win twice, then power is key for winning(he can't putt.)