Our headline, by far, tells this article’s biggest story. WATCH: DP World Tour pro makes 139-yard putt, breaks world record. Well done, David Micheluzzi! That’s incredible! But let’s also try to keep ...

Marcel Siem, he of the fist-pumps and seemingly unwavering enthusiasm, is frustrated. He’s failed. His ball has hit an alignment stick. Back to 20 feet. “OK,” he says, “so now I have to start again ...