Par 5s

April 20th, 2024

This impressive stat is the runaway reason why Nelly Korda is dominating the LPGA

In her run of four wins in a row, Nelly Korda has capitalised on one of the best stretches of par-5 scoring the LPGA has ever seen.

March 20th, 2024

The crucial par-5 strategy peak Tiger Woods used and why it matters for you

Woods’ keys are all about not making mistakes; they’re not about making more birdies and eagles.

July 9th, 2023

For those who covet ‘true’ par 5s, they’ve had them this week in the US Women’s Open

According to the LPGA’s statistics, only two out of 165 players are averaging over par on the par 5s this season. The four par 5s at Pebble this week are averaging 5.06.

October 10th, 2022

‘Find the lanes’: Patrick Cantlay’s ingenious par-5 strategy, explained

Rather than excelling in one area – distance or accuracy – Cantlay birdies almost 60 percent of his par 5s courtesy of a careful application of both.