re: it’s crazy how short golfers primes are compared to their career length

Y'all've touched on most of my main thoughts, especially about Tiger. But to the OP's thread title, I agree. And I think a big part that nobody seems to talk about seems to be nerves. It took me a while to figure out--and I still don't know exactly why--but guys in their 20s and early 30s are so much better putters because that's, apparently the peak age to be able to handle your nerves. There are exceptions, sure, but look at the all-time greats, and they're winning majors in their 20s and 30s because that's when they are most able to handle their nerves and putt the best of their careers.