
The Fastest Way to Lower Your Handicap
Most golfers practice what they enjoy, not what they need. Strokes gained data reveals the fastest path to a lower handicap — and it is probably not what you think.

Most golfers practice what they enjoy, not what they need. Strokes gained data reveals the fastest path to a lower handicap — and it is probably not what you think.

What actually separates a 15-handicap from a 5-handicap? The answer is in the data, and it is probably not what you think.

Your strokes gained shows +0.3 approach. Is that good? The answer depends entirely on who you compare yourself to and what you are trying to achieve.

What does a "good" strokes gained look like at your handicap? These benchmarks show you where average golfers at every level gain and lose strokes across all four categories.