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  • ⛳ Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week: Drive for Show, Putt for Dough!

    ⛳ Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week: Drive for Show, Putt for Dough!

    Looking for golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls? This week, Ron Shea shares one of the oldest sayings in golf—and one of the truest.

    👉 Drive for show, putt for dough.

    Every golfer loves to hit a long drive. There’s nothing wrong with that.

    But if your goal is to lower your score, the putting green is where most rounds are won and lost.

    The Big Mistake

    Many golfers spend most of their practice time trying to hit the ball farther.

    They’ll hit a bucket of drivers at the range but spend only a few minutes working on putting.

    The problem?

    A 300-yard drive counts as one stroke.

    A missed 3-foot putt also counts as one stroke.

    Ron Shea’s Tip

    👉 Spend more time practicing your putting.

    Great putting can save several strokes during a round.

    When you become confident on the greens, you’ll:

    • make more short putts
    • eliminate three-putts
    • lower your scores
    • enjoy the game more

    A Simple Putting Drill

    The next time you’re on the practice green:

    • Place 5 balls three feet from the hole
    • Make all 5 before moving back
    • Repeat from four feet
    • Then from five feet

    Most golfers will improve faster from practicing short putts than from trying to gain another 10 yards off the tee.

    Why Putting Matters

    The fastest way to lower your score isn’t always hitting the ball farther.

    It’s making more putts.

    A golfer who drives the ball 220 yards and putts well will often score better than a golfer who drives it 280 yards and struggles on the greens.

    That’s why the best players in the world spend so much time practicing their short game.

    Ron Shea’s Final Thought

    A long drive might impress your friends.

    A made putt improves your score.

    That’s why golfers have been saying for generations:

    👉 Drive for show, putt for dough.

    Golf Lessons in Cuyahoga Falls

    Ron Shea has helped golfers improve their games for decades through simple, proven instruction that focuses on scoring, consistency, and confidence.

    Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player looking to sharpen your short game, Ron offers one-on-one instruction for golfers of all skill levels.

    📞 Call or Text Ron Shea: (330) 814-3082

    Improve your game with professional golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls today.