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2. STRIKE WHILE THE PUTTER’S HOT: This was the third time in Thompson’s career that he led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting. He finished 20th in the previous two instances, the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii and 2012 RBC Heritage, though.
The difference? His iron play matched his impeccable putting. Thompson hit 60 of 72 greens this week, including all 18 in his first-round 64. He also hit 16 greens in the final round.
This was just the third time in Thompson’s career that he finished in the top five in both Strokes Gained: Putting and Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green, and the first time in seven years. The other instances? His victory at The Honda Classic and a third-place finish at the 2011 RSM Classic.
Thompson is the first winner this season to rank in the top five of both Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green and Strokes Gained: Putting in his win (in an event where all four rounds are measured by ShotLink).
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Source: PGA tour
