Data-Driven Golf: Using Numbers to Improve Your Game

Data-driven golf is my way to describe any swing philosophy, course strategy, or tactic that uses data as the primary method for improvement.

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8 Best Strokes Gained Apps for Amateur Golfers

Thanks to improvements in golf technology, amateur golfers can now track strokes gained data with shot trackers and apps. Here's my favorite one.

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What is Strokes Gained Around the Green? Explained.

Strokes gained around the green is an objective way to measure a golfer's chipping. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Off the Tee? Explained.

Strokes gained off the tee is an objective way to measure a golfer's driving ability. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Approach Shots? Explained

Strokes gained approach is an objective way to measure a golfer's ball-striking ability. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Putting? Explained.

Strokes gained putting is a golf statistic used by the PGA Tour that provides an objective measure of putting skill across golfers, courses, and tournaments.

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Partial or full wedge? You should rethink your strategy

If asked, most golfers would say that hitting a full golf swing is easier than a partial one. But the data suggests otherwise.

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What is Strokes Gained? Explanation, Calculation, and Examples

Strokes gained is a golf stats methodology popularized by Mark Broadie and adopted by the PGA Tour which measures a golfer's skill by each part of their game.

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Every Shot Counts: Book Summary, Review, and my Takeaways

In Every Shot Counts, Mark Broadie introduces a revolutionary approach to game improvement—the strokes gained approach. But will it help your game?

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Your Short Game Doesn't Matter (as much as we thought)

You've probably read (on this blog) about how important the short game is for golf performance. But have we evaluated this correctly? Is it just a bad hunch?

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Golf Statistics: What Should an Amateur Golfer Track?

This post outlines the most common golf statistics you should be tracking to improve your game and see your progress over time.

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