Okay, so today I wanted to figure out what makes JT Poston different from most other PGA Tour guys. Everyone’s got big names like Rory or Scottie, but JT just kinda flies under the radar. I watched his play lately and thought, “Huh, how does this dude keep popping up?” So I grabbed my notebook and really dug into it.
My Starting Point
First, I pulled up a bunch of recent tournament stats from my go-to golf app. Not just wins, but everything – like scrambling, putting averages, driving accuracy. I printed them out ’cause staring at screens too long gives me a headache. Spread ’em all over my desk with a red pen to circle weird stuff.
The Process Stuff I Did
Started comparing numbers side-by-side – Poston versus like, five other guys who play a similar game. Noticed something weird right away with his putting stats. His putting average inside 10 feet was crazy consistent compared to others. Like, he doesn’t make more bombs from way out, but he almost never misses the short ones. Most guys have ups and downs there, but his line barely wiggled on my printouts.
Then I rewatched highlight packs on YouTube specifically for his bad rounds. Sounds boring, I know. But here’s where it clicked – even when he’s spraying drives into the rough, his body language stays the same. No club slams, no facepalms, nada. Dude looks like he’s grocery shopping. Meanwhile, other players I watched? Pouting after one bad shot. That mental thing isn’t in the stats sheets, but man, you see it.
Also tracked his shot choices on par 5s for a month. Noticed he almost never tries hero shots over water or trouble. He’ll lay up short, take his medicine, and rely on that killer wedge game. Compare that to some young guns who’ll go for the green from 250 yards out through a tree gap… and splash.
The Big Takeaways
Here’s what actually makes Poston stand out after my little investigation:
- No blow-up holes: His worst rounds are like… one over par. Doesn’t melt down like others when things go sideways.
- Robot putting close range: Short putts might look easy, but he drains ‘em under pressure way more than flashy putters.
- Zero drama mentally: You wouldn’t know if he’s leading or dead last from his walk. Just plods along doing his thing.
- Plays boring on purpose: Takes safe routes, avoids risks. Wins by being steady, not spectacular.
Tried applying this to my own weekend game too, honestly. Focused only on short putts during practice for a week and cut out stupid risky shots. Shot my best score in months even though I didn’t hit a single “wow” shot. Felt exactly like Poston’s vibe – boring but effective. So yeah, maybe boring wins sometimes.
