three-putt

He also finished first in several other telling minor measures, such as accuracy on approach shots from 100 to 125 yards and three-putt avoidance.

Player of the Year: What It Takes John Paul Newport 2011

Daly later made a long eagle putt at No. 7 and was 2 over for the tournament, but he made double-bogey on his final two holes, including a three-putt on his final hole of Thursday's first round.

Daly withdraws from PGA Championship after a 78 2009

After a three-putt bogey from 70 feet on the 10th, he had to scramble for par on the 11th by making a tricky 4-footer, then followed that by going from the right rough through the 12th green, an average chip and a 12-foot par that felt just as good as some of his birdies.

Tiger takes charge, leads PGA Championship by four strokes 2009

On his way to the latter, he set a Tour record of 483 consecutive holes without a three-putt.

Player of the Year: What It Takes John Paul Newport 2011

Only a twitchy three-putt on eighteen keeps him from matching the final-round 62 he shot last year on his way to victory at Quail Hollow.

Dustin, Your Green Jacket Awaits John Paul Newport 2011

Notably Mickelson did not three-putt once during his round.

Matteson sets TPC Boston pace, Donald one behind Reuters 2011

Slocum, who won the opening playoff event last year against a cast of stars, ran off three birdies in four holes around the turn to reach 15 under until a three-putt from the fringe below a steep ridge on the 13th changed everything.

Lee Westwood leads Players Championship by one stroke 2010

Notably Mickelson did not three-putt once during his round.

Matteson sets TPC Boston pace, Donald one behind Reuters 2011

Tour players average one three-putt every 32 holes.

Player of the Year: What It Takes John Paul Newport 2011

When he won his first Masters in '97, he didn't three-putt a green.

Words From Golf's Ancient Twitterer 2010