Question for those of you who use GPS stat trackers

[Big C]

Do you discard fluky or aberrant results, or do you include them under the assumption that everything averages out over time?

I used Golf Shot for a recent round and elected not to track a drive that caromed off a tree branch and into the fairway. I didn't want to take a fairway hit that I didn't "deserve" and likewise, the branch caused the drive to go about 210 yards, which would have skewed my distance results.

Later in the round, I chose not to track a Pitching wedge that went 155 yards thanks to an unfortunate bounce off a sprinkler head.

[RFKFREAK]

Do you discard fluky or aberrant results, or do you include them under the assumption that everything averages out over time?

I used Golf Shot for a recent round and elected not to track a drive that caromed off a tree branch and into the fairway. I didn't want to take a fairway hit that I didn't "deserve" and likewise, the branch caused the drive to go about 210 yards, which would have skewed my distance results.

Later in the round, I chose not to track a Pitching wedge that went 155 yards thanks to an unfortunate bounce off a sprinkler head.

I used to not but then decided since it averages out over time then why not.

[Golfingdad]

Do you discard fluky or aberrant results, or do you include them under the assumption that everything averages out over time?

I used Golf Shot for a recent round and elected not to track a drive that caromed off a tree branch and into the fairway. I didn't want to take a fairway hit that I didn't "deserve" and likewise, the branch caused the drive to go about 210 yards, which would have skewed my distance results.

Later in the round, I chose not to track a Pitching wedge that went 155 yards thanks to an unfortunate bounce off a sprinkler head.

You know ... I've never quite got into trying to use it during the round for that type of stuff.  Especially now that I got a laser rangefinder, I don't need it for distance measuring either, so I just log in afterwards, maybe later that night, or the next day and input the round.

Of course, the only stats I get then, are putting, fairways and greens basically.

[Dave2512]

I didn't find it worthwhile to track clubs, too many inconsistencies. Nothing was useful to me because the bad shots were just as likely as the good shots. Certainly didn't help me make decisions about what I would do in the future. I know what my best shots should be and I still don't count on it to happen. Toss the changing weather and course conditions into it and who knows. And it was PITA. Now if Game Golf ever gets courses mapped where it's as easy as tapping a box on my hip I'll consider it but more for the HBH replay than club tracking.

[Big C]

You know ... I've never quite got into trying to use it during the round for that type of stuff.  Especially now that I got a laser rangefinder, I don't need it for distance measuring either, so I just log in afterwards, maybe later that night, or the next day and input the round.

Of course, the only stats I get then, are putting, fairways and greens basically.

I don't blame you. The first time I tried to use the distance tracker, I found it to be a bit awkward. Especially as a walker, I'm used to getting to my ball and starting right into my pre-shot routine. Here, I was getting to my ball, waiting for the GPS to catch up to my positioning, pressing the "done" button, selecting the club that I used and finally making sure I input whether I hit the fairway or missed right or left. As someone that likes to play ready golf, it got me a bit out of my comfort zone and I hit a few very poor shots early on in the round where I was rushing to make up for the lost time. I do think it's a bit easier to utilize with a cart, since you can get to your ball more quickly and so that wasted time doesn't weigh on you so heavily.

At any rate, thanks for the responses.

[meenman]

I use a skycaddie and keep mine as they are, that fairway off a tree is balanced out by the shot that missed the fairway by an inch.

As far as drives, I only keep distance stats on drives using the driver - I am always more curious how for I am hitting that than a wood or iron off the tee.