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The 9 Most Surprising Golf Stats That Will Blow Your Mind
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Into your numbers? Nothing will prepare you for the surprising stats about the play of real golfers we've compiled here, with help from Shot Scope...
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This Common Golf Shot Is Almost Impossible For Some Amateurs... Here's What You Should Do Instead
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This shot is taken on by many amateurs who foolishly think they can beat the odds, but the data suggests it's almost impossible for some golfers to execute
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The Biggest Strategy Myths In Golf... Debunked By Data!
We dispel some of the biggest myths in the game when it comes to optimum strategy and club selection. Some of which will really surprise you!
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Should You Go For The Green On A Driveable Par 4?
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On paper they represent a scoring opportunity, but what is the optimum approach on short par fours? We crunch the numbers to reveal all
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I'm A Golf Stats Expert And This Is The Key To Shooting Lower Scores
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I've been obsessed with golf stats for some time now, but when I stumbled across this trend I knew it was the key to shooting lower scores for amateur golfers
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Scratch vs 10 vs 20: How Often Do Amateur Golfers Get Up And Down From Inside 50 Yards?
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Getting up and down from inside 50 yards is a crucial skill for amateurs hoping to lower their handicap and shoot better scores... but how often does it happen?
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No More Excuses! Make 3 Simple Adjustments When Hitting Out Of Long Rough To Find More Greens
Learning how to hit the ball out of long rough is a skill that could you save you shots on the course, but so many amateurs overlook three key adjustments
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6 Things ALL Scratch Golfers Do (That You Don't)
Joel Tadman outlines the six things all scratch golfers do with the help of data from Shot Scope that you can hopefully incorporate into your game
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How Far Does The Average Club Golfer Hit Their 7-Iron?
We've had a look at the numbers – and they might just surprise you....
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30 vs 40 vs 50 vs 60: How Does Amateur Driving Distance Change With Age?
There is no doubt that age has a significant impact on average driving distance for amateur golfers, but just how far do 30, 40, 50 and 60-year-olds hit it?
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PGA vs LPGA vs Scratch Golfer: How Do Driving Distances Compare?
Have you ever wondered how big the gulf in driving distance is between the best amateur golfers and the elite professionals? This data finally has the answer...
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You Have To Try This Pro Scorecard Trick... It Totally Transformed My Strategy On The Golf Course
I recently had a lightbulb moment after hearing a simple strategy tip from Top 50 Coach Peter Finch, which completely changed the way I think on the golf course
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The Relative Safety Of 3-Wood Off The Tee Is A Myth... And I Can Prove It!
Using the latest Shot Scope data, I can prove that the perceived 'safety' of hitting 3-wood off the tee is often misguided - it's time to banish the myth...
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How Many 1-Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Make Per Round?
Draining 1-putts is a skill that can swiftly propel your game to the next level, but how many does the average PGA Tour player make? Let's dive into the data...
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Are Golfers Actually Getting Better? The Stats Reveal All
With so much innovation in golf technology and awareness of how we perform, have golfers actually got better? We compare the data from 2019 to 2024 to find out
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5 Statistical Improvements That Could Slash Your Handicap From 20 To 10
The latest Shot Scope data suggests that these five areas are crucial to lowering your handicap index and shooting lower scores. So, who wants a 50% cut?
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I'll Teach You The Greenside Bunker Shot Used By Most Tour Pros (And How To Adapt It For High-Handicappers)
Peter Finch explains how to play a greenside bunker shot like almost every professional on tour and how to differentiate the technique for high-handicappers...
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Stop Forcing It From 150 Yards... It's Time To Check Your Ego And Embrace This New Way Of Thinking
Two key factors often prevent amateur golfers from being successful around the 150 yard mark... course management and ego! But, you could try this instead...
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Follow These 8 Rules To Keep Double Bogeys Off Your Scorecard
Joel Tadman runs through the 8 rules golfers need to follow if they want to keep double bogeys off their scorecard, with the help of data from Shot Scope
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Golf's Putting Precipice: At What Distance Is A 3-Putt More Likely Than A 1-Putt?
We all would like to improve our proximity to the hole, but at what distance is a 3-putt more likely than a 1-putt? This data reveals the putting precipice...
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Do You Make These 4 Crucial Fairway Bunker Setup Changes? (The Data Suggests Most Amateurs Do NOT)
Fairway bunkers cost amateur golfers so many shots, but with a few simple setup changes from PGA professional Peter Finch, you can escape the sand unscathed
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Do You Drive The Ball Further Than Other Golfers In Your Country (And What About Other Nations Too)?
Thanks to the latest Shot Scope Data, we can now reveal which country has the longest amateur driving distance average. See the full top-10 leaderboard here...
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 3-Wood?
Hitting a 3-wood is a valuable skill in golf, but how far does the average amateur golfer hit this versatile club? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all...
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This Simple Golf Hack Is ILLEGAL On The Course... But Every Amateur Should Try It When Practicing!
Head to the driving range armed with Peter Finch's golf hack for finding more fairways. It might be banned on the course - but you have to try it in practice!
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Do You Play Par-3s Better Than The Average Amateur Golfer? Compare Using The Latest 2025 Data....
Amateur golfers can make or break their round based on par-3 scoring, but how well does the average player navigate these tricky tests? This data reveals all...
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When Should I Putt From The Fringe? This Data Will Challenge Your Short Game Mindset
Lots of golfers would benefit from putting when on the fringe or just off the green, but when should you opt for the putter over a wedge? Neil Marr explains...
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Are You Tired Of Your High-Handicap Golfer Status? These 4 Substantiated Tips Are Your Salvation
Being a high-handicap golfer is not easy, with consistency being difficult to establish and progress hard to come by... until you try these four simple tips!
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Do You Know How Many Golfers Break 80? I Do... And I Can Help You Join This Incredibly Exclusive Club
Want to know how to break 80 in golf, either for the first time or more consistently? Our seven data-informed tips will help you get over the line in 2025
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 4-Iron?
The 4-iron is a versatile ally to amateur golfers, helping to escape trouble and eat up distance, but how far does the average golfer hit this useful club?
