Mark Broadie Every Shot Counts Pdf 31

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Broadie solved this. compares every shot to a historical benchmark (based on millions of Tour shots). Mark Broadie Every Shot Counts Pdf 31

If you hit a drive 280 yards into the rough, and the benchmark from the tee is 4.0 strokes to hole out, but after your shot you are 150 yards out in the rough with a benchmark of 3.2 strokes to hole out: This article is for educational purposes

Strokes Gained compares a player’s performance to a benchmark (usually the PGA Tour average). Broadie solved this

According to the data adjacent to page 31, amateur golfers over-estimate their ability from 175-225 yards. If you hit 3 wood from 220 yards and top it 80 yards, you have lost 1.5 strokes. Broadie’s advice: Hit a 7-iron to 150 yards. You will hit more greens and score better.

Broadie’s research shows that hitting the ball farther is more valuable than being slightly more accurate, as proximity to the hole is the strongest predictor of lower scores.