Will Shaw, PhD, MSc, PGA Pro 
Based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers, here’s what golfers actually shoot by handicap level—including scoring ranges and probability of breaking milestone scores like 80, 90, and par. The chart above shows the average score for each golfer and the 10-90% range. Let’s dive into some analysis. Handicap Avg. Score Median 10th-90th Range … Read more
Getting better at golf is about learning how to score. Understanding what golf stats define each handicap level helps you set measurable and realistic targets in each area of your game. This analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers shows the average playing stats across six handicap levels—from scratch golfers to 25 handicaps, as well … Read more
This article breaks down the average playing stats for 25 handicap golfers, based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 25 Handicap Stats At-a-Glance: How Far Do 25 … Read more
This article breaks down the average playing stats for 20 handicap golfers, based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 20 Handicap Stats At-a-Glance: How Far Do 20 … Read more
This article breaks down the average playing stats for 15 handicap golfers, based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 15 Handicap Stats At-a-Glance: How Far Do 15 … Read more
This article breaks down the average playing stats for 10 handicap golfers, based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 10 Handicap Stats At-a-Glance: How Far Do 10 … Read more
This article breaks down the average playing stats for 5 handicap golfers, based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 5 Handicap Stats At-a-Glance: How Far Do 5 … Read more
Based on analysis of 3,788 rounds from 1,116 golfers, this article breaks down the real performance standards for scratch golfers. The data shows not just averages but the minimum (10th percentile) and elite (90th percentile) ranges—giving you realistic targets for every area of your game. 📊 Scratch Golfer Stats At-a-Glance: How far do scratch golfers … Read more
The goal of Break X Golf is to help you lower your handicap in the most effective way possible. We built the app on solid scientific principles, and we aim to keep developing it based on data. I’ve just spent the last few weeks analysing the performance data collected over the past 24 months. Here’s … Read more
Understanding how driver distance varies across handicap levels reveals surprising patterns about what truly separates elite players from higher handicappers. This data, compiled from thousands of rounds across handicap levels from scratch to 25, shows that distance drops as handicap increases—but not in the way most golfers expect. 📊 Key Findings Across All Handicaps: Scratch … Read more