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Every tool, stat & guide to lower your scores.

Data-driven resources built from analysis of thousands of rounds. Find what’s holding back your handicap.

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Golf Calculators & Tools

Interactive tools to benchmark your game β€” no sign-up required.


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Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate your handicap based on your last round of golf

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Strokes Gained Calculator

Calculate your strokes gained data from your last round of golf

BXG Study

What does it actually take
to reduce your handicap?

We analysed 3,788 rounds from 1,116 real golfers to find exactly which practice habits lead to genuine improvement β€” and which ones don’t.

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Golf Benchmarks

Stats & Data by Handicap

Real numbers from real rounds. Find your handicap band and see exactly where you stand.


Blocked Vs Random Practice…How To Optimise Your Practice

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How To Reach Your Golfing Goal: A 5-Step System

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Driving Range Vs Golf Course – Why Your Game Doesn’t Transfer

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What Does Each Handicaper Shoot? Average Scores by Handicap

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Average golf stats by handicap: What Changes From 25 To Scratch?

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Average 25 Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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Average 20 Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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Average 15 Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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Average 10 Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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Average 5 Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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Average Scratch Handicap Stats: Full Benchmarks With Charts

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91% of Golfers Drop 3.96 Shots When They Do These Two Things

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Driver Distance by Handicap: Complete Benchmarks

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Average Driver Distance for 25 Handicap Golfers

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Average Driver Distance for 20 Handicap Golfers

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Average Driver Distance for 15 Handicap Golfers

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Average Driver Distance for 10 Handicap Golfers

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Average Driver Distance for 5 Handicap Golfers

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Average Driver Distance for Scratch Golfers

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How To Practice Golf In The Winter

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Free Golf Distance Altitude Calculator

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Free Golf Club Distance Calculator

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What is a Golf Handicap? Complete Beginner’s Guide

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Free Golf Handicap Calculator (9 & 18 holes)

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Free Strokes Gained Putting Calculator

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Strokes Gained Explained: What It Means & How To Calculate It

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How Does Break X Golf Work?

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Take The Break X Golf Quiz

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Is Break X Golf Right For You?

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3 Simple Putting Drills To Help You Shoot Lower Scores

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3 Most Effective Chipping Drills To Lower Your Scores

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Golf Practice Routine: Build Your Weekly Plan (Free Tool)

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5 Best Golf Training Apps (2026): Ranked For Real Improvement

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Strokes Gained Calculator

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Beginner Golf Practice Plan

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How To Break 80 In Golf: What The Stats Say You Need To Fix

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How To Break 100 In Golf: Stats, Strategy & What Actually Works

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How To Break 90 In Golf Consistently: Data-Backed Strategy

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Is It Better To Practice Or Play Golf

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Golf driving range practice

How To Practice At The Golf Driving Range

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Golf Driver Practice – The Best Drills & Tips

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How can I Practice Golf Without A Driving range?

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How & When To Edit Your Break X Golf Plan

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How To Deal With The Ups & Downs of Golf Practice & Play

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How To Add Break X Golf To Your Phone

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How To Get Started With Break X Golf

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