The key aspect of higher-launching irons is a steeper landing angle. The more vertical an iron shot drops from the sky to the green, the more likely it is to stay on the putting surface. And, of ...

But that is still a ways from a top 10 finish. A completely different analysis is the chances LPGA Tour players have against scratch golfers, a debate that also resurfaced a few days ago.

Nelly Korda, after tying an LPGA record with five straight victories a year ago, is winless this season while the tour has had 17 different winners at its 17 events. [LM OTERO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] ...