Conclusion to the Stan Lee interview from the Arkansas Golfer magazine:
Fox: Describe your usual practice routine as in how often and how long you try to hit balls when you are getting ready for a tournament or how much you play?
Lee: I seldom practice hitting balls. My back is so bad that I am very limited in what I can do. So in lieu of that I make up the difference by practicing my short game. I love this part of the game and much prefer it to hitting shots. If you can get up and down every time, who can beat you. That is my theory anyway. I just love hitting wedges and chips. I can’t hit the ball as far as some but I can chip with anyone. My usual routine before a tournament involves playing and lots of short game work.
Fox: Describe your warm-up routine on the day of a competition round - clubs hit, amount of time warming up, putting or chipping etc.
Lee: Unlike years ago, my routine before a competitive round now involves more stretching and exercising than shot preparation. It is all about pain management now. One of the prices of hitting millions of balls as a youth. I hit just enough shots to get loose, a few chips to get the feel and a few putts for speed. My thought is to just get the feel. Mechanically, if you do not have it now, it is probably too late.
Fox: Final question: if someone wants to improve at golf, no matter what their skill level is, what piece of advice would you give them?
Lee: To improve work on your short game. You can’t hit too many chips and putts. Think of it this way, you should have 28 or fewer putts (in 18 holes), you should get up and down 70% of the time or better, and have no penalty shots. Do all this and you will be on the right path!