Will Shaw, PhD, MSc, PGA Pro 
Whether you’re teeing it up in a club medal or chasing your first club championship title, tournament golf feels different. All those hours of range work suddenly need to transfer to where it counts. The good news: how you prepare makes an enormous difference. The bad news…we can never guarantee success. However, what follows is … Read more
We all want to make more birdies. But that’s not what actually leads to shooting lower scores. When you look at scoring data across handicap levels from 25 to scratch. What we see is that better golf is all about fewer errors. While strokes gained data and greens hit in regulation…are all very useful, there … Read more
Most golfers practise regularly and still don’t improve. Not because they aren’t putting the time in, but because they’re practising in a way that doesn’t translate to lower scores on the course. We’ve analysed thousands of rounds from amateur golfers and the data is consistent: golfers who practise with structure and track their stats improve … Read more
In this article, we’ll cover what the data says about blocked vs random practice, what it means for you and how you can optimise your own golf practice. Imagine being able to improve at golf more quickly with the same amount of practice. That’s what the research suggests. For the past 50 years, research has … Read more
You’ve been playing off the same handicap for the last year. You practice regularly. You’ve had lessons. You watch YouTube videos. But your scoring average refuses to budge. Sound familiar? Most golfers set goals (“I want to break 80”), but have no systematic way to get there. They practice what they enjoy or what they … Read more
“Why do I hit it great on the driving range but fall apart on the golf course?” Here’s the truth: no one’s game truly transfers, not even tour pros. Hitting balls on the range isn’t the same as playing golf. But if you understand why these environments differ and adjust how you practice, you’ll improve … Read more
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