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Originally Posted by straightshooter
Americans are taller, on average, than Japanese by 2". I think being 2" taller is an advantage, especially on the men's tour. There are only a few PGA Tour players who I think of as short, and plenty of tall players.
Also, I would guess that golf is more accessible in the US than it is in Japan.
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This is true, with the modern equipment the slighter players are catching up.
Note: There is an article in a recent "golf World" that highlights Jarin Todd of the local state school Sonoma State. He is 5'6" and weighs 150 lbs. He hits the ball 300 yds and is an all-american.