Mark Broadie's Every Shot Counts introduces the "Strokes Gained" methodology, a revolutionary data-driven approach that measures golf performance against PGA Tour averages, replacing traditional, often misleading, metrics. The book highlights that approach shots and distance off the tee are more critical to scoring than putting, which only accounts for 15% of performance differences, urging players to focus on long-game accuracy and strategic course management. For more insights, visit Cookie Jar Golf
For decades, commentators argued that players who hit the ball farther were "wild" and "inaccurate," and that the key to winning was hitting fairways and relying on a sharp short game. Broadie’s data, collected from millions of shots via the ShotLink system, told a different story. Mark Broadie Every Shot Counts Pdf 31
Purchasing the book ($19 on Amazon) gives you access to the digital companion app and the full 250+ pages of context that make page 31 meaningful. Mark Broadie's Every Shot Counts introduces the "Strokes
For high-handicappers searching for this PDF, page 31 contains the data needed to answer: “Should I go for the green or lay up?” The benchmarks prove that unless you are in a hazard, advancing the ball as close to the hole as possible (even into the rough) yields lower scores than a perfect layup. Broadie’s data, collected from millions of shots via