As any golfer knows, improvement in the game of golf is an ongoing journey. As professionals we pick apart each area of the game until we are finely-tuned scoring machines, trying to shave off tenths of a shot in many different areas. Statistics play a critical role in understanding where the room for improvement lies.

Something as simple as hitting chip shots 1 yard closer to the hole on average can have a huge impact on scores over time. As I reach higher levels of the game it is amazing to see just how small the difference is between contending to win and fighting to make a cut. It is truly a never ending process of improvement.

In my experience, the best way to audit your performance in events is through a strokes-gained comparison. This method, done through a statistics software, means that each shot is compared individually to a PGA Tour players’ average shot from the same yardage. A great book that further explains this concept is “Every Shot Matters”, by Mark Brodie. I may suggest that you read it if you are interested in understanding more about what it takes to play at the highest levels of golf.

Below I will list my statistics for each past event, as well as a year-long progress report.

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