Will Shaw, PhD, MSc, PGA Pro

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. Break X Golf data · 1,116+ golfers Golf stats … 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. Break X Golf data · 1,116+ golfers Golf stats … 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

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. Break X Golf data · 1,116+ … Read more

Get accurate yardages for every club in your bag with our launch monitor-based golf club distance calculator. Just enter your ball speed or club head speed into the calculator below. Unlike generic calculators, ours factors in strike quality, ball flight, and trajectory to give you realistic carry and total distances. How to use: Golf Club … Read more

How many balls should you hit at the range? Or the putting and chipping green, for that matter… Despite the vast amount of information on how to swing a golf club, this simple question still seems unanswered, and it feels like an important one. In this article, we’ll dive into what the science says about … Read more

We all practice to improve our golf game, but there’s a big catch: Practice performance does not equal learning. This is one of the most important ideas in golf improvement — and it’s the foundation for everything else in this practice series. In this article, we’ll explain the science behind learning and why hitting it great in … Read more

Learn how golf handicaps work with our practice tool that includes playing conditions. 🚨 Important: This is an educational tool only. For official handicaps, visit your local golf association or authorised golf club. Your Break X Golf Handicap helps you understand how course difficulty and conditions affect your performance. Results are for educational purposes and … Read more

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