11.   Equally significant is developing a reliable putting stroke.

12.   Faldo was a neurotic mass of jangly nerves when Leadbetter worked with him on his putting stroke for a long period Wednesday and again Thursday.

13.   He certainly hits the ball far enough, a must with the fairways as wet as they are, and his putting stroke is to die for.

14.   He has rediscovered the velvety putting stroke that deserted him last year, and his game has been, well, healed.

15.   He is driving the ball exceptionally well, and his putting stroke has not been at all jerky this week.

16.   He has worked on his putting stroke with his instructor, David Leadbetter.

17.   He made a putting stroke.

18.   He worried about an inconsistent putting stroke.

19.   His solid putting stroke holds up under pressure.

20.   His putting stroke is severely underestimated.