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Average Amateur 3-Wood Distance (By Age): I'm 20 Yards Behind The Curve... How Do You Compare?
This Shot Scope data on average 3-wood distances for amateur golfers was a stark reminder that, despite recent progress in my game, I'm still behind the curve
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Have You Ever Made An Eagle? Find Out If You're In The Minority Or Majority Of Amateur Golfers
Have you ever made an eagle on the golf course? This joyous moment is one that all amateur golfers hope to one day experience, but how many actually have?
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Have Holed A Putt From Outside 60ft In Their Lifetime?
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Holing a long range putt takes a great amount of skill, and often a little bit of luck, but what percentage of amateur golfers have drained a 60+ footer?
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Break 80, 90 Or 100 At Least Once?
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Breaking 80, 90 or 100 will have been the ambition of every amateur golfer at some time or another, with many dynamically shifting their goal as they improve
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer In Their 60s Hit A Driver?
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It's generally the case that driving distance decreases with age, but how far does the average 60-something golfer hit their driver and how do you compare?
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How Many Putts Do PGA Tour Players Miss From Inside 5ft... And How Do Amateurs Compare?
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We are used to seeing PGA Tour pros make putts from inside 5ft with relative ease, but how many do they miss... and how do you compare? Let's find out...
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I'm Desperate To Break 80... But How Many Greens In Regulation Do I Need To Hit?
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Breaking 80 is a tough milestone to crack, but how many greens in regulation do you need to hit to get over the line? The latest Shot Scope data has the answer
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Calling All High-Handicap Golfers... I've Got Two Shots That Will Save Your Short Game
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When faced with a short game shot that plagues amateur golfers, should you go high or go low? Peter Finch teaches you how to do both with two simple techniques
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10 Key Performance Stats You Need To Know (Pay Attention To No.6)
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Many amateur golfers head onto the golf course without a clear strategy, but our 10-point plan will help you to focus on the things that really cut your scores
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What's The Longest Drive Hit By An Amateur Golfer In 2025... And How Do You Compare?
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We know how far tour golfers hit the ball off the tee, but what is the longest drive hit by an amateur golfer in 2025? I asked Shot Scope to find an answer...
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How To Hit The Club That Loses Every Golfer The Most Shots
PGA Pro and YouTuber Matt Fryer demonstrates how to hit the club in the bag that loses golfers the most shots according to Shot Scope data
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their Pitching Wedge?
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The ability to hit a pitching wedge in close to the pin can lead to low scoring and even lower handicaps , but how far does the average amateur hit this club?
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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...
