EP#29 Stats for success: decoding the numbers in golf and life⛳🏌️♂️🎙️
We're delving into the world of statistics and data to see how a better understanding of our numerical position can help us achieve success, both on and off the golf course. From birdies to business, we're decoding the numbers to uncover the secrets of peak performance in golf and life.
Stats discussed in this episode:
Average Greens in Regulation per 18 holes
Scratch golfer 11.2
Single figure 8.3
15 handicap 4.1
20 handicap 2.9
Par 3 scoring Average
Scratch golfer 3.2
Single figure 3.4
15 handicap 3.8
20 handicap 4.1
Average missed approach shots from 150 yards
Scratch golfer
Miss long - 12.5 % / Miss short - 20.6%
Single figure
Miss long - 13.6% / Miss short - 29.4%
15 handicap
Miss long - 17.2% / Miss short - 42.8%
20 handicap
Miss long - 16.2% / Miss short - 49.7%
Average short game approaches and their proximities to the pin
Scratch golfer
20 yards away - 7 and a half feet
20-40 yards away - 14 feet
Single figure
20 yards away - 9 feet
20-40 yards away - 17 feet
15 Handicap
20 yards away - 11 feet
20-40 yards away - 23 feet
20 Handicap
20 yards away - 11 and a half feet
20-40 yards away - 25 feet
Average number of holes played for every 3 putt
Scratch golfer - 39.2 holes
Single figure - 21 holes
15 handicap - 10.5 holes
20 handicap - 8.2 holes
% of missed putts from 5 feet or more
Scratch golfer
Miss long - 57% / Miss short - 43%
Single figure Miss long - 48% / Miss short - 52%
15 handicap Miss long - 42% / Miss short - 58%
20 handicap
Miss long - 41% / Miss short - 59%
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