The value of statistics

[DiverDown]

I've never been one to keep statistics, I'm more of a "know where I'm at" guy.

I played a round Sunday and decided to input the score into an application on iphone, deciding that I wanted one place to keep all my rounds. As I did this I realized the application would allow me to input GIR, Fairways hit, putts, up and down, pentalty strokes, what club I used for drives, what said of the fairway I was on if I didn't hit it, and a few other things. I decided what the heck I would enter that also. The results of doing this was enlightening, and although I knew I needed work on my short game this REALLY showed me the truth of it.

Now, instead of thinking I should work on this and spending some time chipping and pitching I now truly know I have to focus more on energy on doing this and now will make a regular routine out of it.

I always thought my driver was my biggest issue, but the scorecard did not lie, it wasn't that bad. It was missing the green then coming up short on the pitch or chip that would result in a two-putt almost every hole.

[iacas]

I always thought my driver was my biggest issue, but the scorecard did not lie, it wasn't that bad. It was missing the green then coming up short on the pitch or chip that would result in a two-putt almost every hole.

Yep. That's why I made Scorecard.

Whether you use it or not, keeping stats is a good idea.

[Golf_Gal]

Keeping your stats is a great idea. Its a good way to see where you need to improve, whether its teeing off, in the fairways or your short game. I know that I'm fine with my short game and just ok with my driving, I just need to get the middle part worked out!!

[DaSportsGuy]

Keeping stats is one of the best things in golf to do that few people do. It really shows you what aspects of your game need work and what you're doing well.

[doof_dizzler]

Yep. That's why I made Scorecard.

I keep track of all my shots on the card but never have time to input them anywhere. One of my goals for next year is to keep all my cards and keep track of stats by taking the time to accumulate all the info one day a month. King of pointless to keep all the stats and not do anything with them.

With only 6 months of golf here, I often play 180 holes a week if the weather is good, so I'm sure not going to go sit in front of the computer after I get home from playing 36 and hitting a few baskets at the range.

[Scott_K]

There aren't enough boxes on the scorecard for me to write my notes, but I've finally found a practical use for excel.
So far, my driving is where I lost strokes and balls. Guess it's time to break down and bring a 3wood back into the mix.

One major stat I neglected to keep an eye on was my PPGIR. I'm now understanding the value of this stat. I know I'm not a great putter, but I'm not sure where I'm not great...10ft, 20ft ? No stat, no idea

[wedstuntpuller]

I keep track of all my shots on the card but never have time to input them anywhere. One of my goals for next year is to keep all my cards and keep track of stats by taking the time to accumulate all the info one day a month. King of pointless to keep all the stats and not do anything with them.

Good lord 180 holes a week? I envy you.

[wedstuntpuller]

I also have found the value of statistics recently. I started keeping stats just over a month ago, and have shot my best scores on two different courses since then (85 on a difficult course, 78 on a slightly harder than average course).

[The Recreational Golfer]

I agree that you have to keep stats if you're interested at all in improving. During the round I write down only three things for each hole--the number of full swings, short shots, and putts. I don't want to get more complicated than that when I'm playing. This record lets me know how I did overall in each phase of the game, and you can get GIR and other derived stats from it.

When I get home, I write down every shot and put in the details--distances, directions, clubs, decisions. This is where I find out exactly what's working well and where I'm losing strokes.

[Doctorfro]

Keeping stats is good if you keep them over a period of time so that you can see trends and get a good sample to accurately gauge your game.