"drive for show, putt for dough" meaning in All languages combined

See drive for show, putt for dough on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Etymology: Chosen for the rhyme. See dough (“money”). Head templates: {{en-proverb}} drive for show, putt for dough
  1. (golf, informal) Long drive shots may look impressive, but putting accuracy on the green is most important in order to win. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-drive_for_show,_putt_for_dough-en-proverb-kSBB86TR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Golf Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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