Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast S4 Ep 7: Gaining Strokes with Mark Broadie
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Jul 22, 2021 Mark Broadie, expert in strokes gained analytics, discusses improving golf performance with data. Topics include debunking misconceptions about strokes gained, enhancing putting skills, utilizing proximity to improve scores, and revolutionizing golf strategy with data and analytics.
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Irish Mike's Improvement
- Irish Mike improved from a five handicap to scratch in eight months.
- He used Mark Broadie's Golf Metrics app and prioritized improving off the tee.
Strokes Gained Definition
- Strokes Gained measures progress towards the hole in strokes, considering lie, position, and distance.
- It quantifies how much closer each shot gets you to the hole compared to a benchmark.
Using Strokes Gained Data
- Use Strokes Gained to identify strengths and weaknesses in your golf game.
- Traditional stats like greens in regulation and putts per round are flawed and less informative.