LPGA - no strokes gained data. Do any LPGA players track SG?

[nevets88]

AFAIK, the LPGA doesn't use Shotlink. Looking at the LPGA's stats page, there's no SG data. A quick check on Game Golf, don't see many players who use it, there's no SG data available for the players who do. Just curious, do any players on the LPGA use SG data? It seems like such stark contrast between the two tours - PGA vs LPGA w/resp. to SG data.

[iacas]

 It is a stark contrast. There's simply no money on the LPGA tour. 

[nevets88]

18 hours ago, iacas said:

 It is a stark contrast. There's simply no money on the LPGA tour. 

It makes sense that the tour doesn't, Shotlink is not cheap, but you'd figure individually, on their own dime, the players who are doing well financially can easily afford a Game Golf to track strokes gained. Maybe some are, we're just not hearing about it. Anyways, you hear stats, stats, stats, moneyball, moneyball, moneyball for baseball, basketball, and other sports, now men's golf and  the LPGA, it's crickets. Maybe they're too busy with practicing, staying in shape, but isn't it well worth it to take that extra step, get an edge on your opponents? If I were a coach, I'd definitely look into SG.

[DrvFrShow]

They probably keep their individual strokes gained stats using macros on Excel spread sheets. Certain electronic devices are not allowed in tournament play, and a device like Game Golf can be a distraction having to remember to tag your club when you're in a tournament situation. 

Like Erik said, there is no money on the LPGA tour. Last season's #1 money winner, Lydia Ko won $2.8 million over 24 events. When you get to #10 the amount is around $900,000 for the season. 

Compare to Jordan Speith who won $12.0 million over 25 events. #26 money winner Kevin Na made more money than Lydia Ko with $2.82 million over 27 events.