Hack It Out Golf SMS - Tour Pro, 15 Yards in Rough, More Than 10 Feet
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Jan 10, 2026 Mark and Lou explore the statistics behind a Tour Pro chipping from 15 yards in rough, revealing that 36% of the time, their chip lands more than 10 feet from the hole. They discuss how expectations can skew our understanding of chipping skill and why listeners often miss the mark on stats. Practical tips for applying these insights to your own game are highlighted, making it clear that even pros face challenges. It's a fun, data-driven dive into improving your golf game, all while keeping things light-hearted!
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Tour Pros Miss Tight Chips More Than You Think
- From 15 yards in the rough a typical Tour pro leaves the ball more than 10 feet away about 36% of the time.
- That means roughly one out of three chips from that spot finish outside 10 feet even for elite players.
Golf Data Feels Abstract To Many Players
- Lou's audience often guesses quiz answers poorly but improved over time on this question.
- Even knowledgeable readers still misjudge specific, abstract shot-probability questions.
Mark Guesses Well, Greg Misses Out
- Mark guessed the audience distribution well and came close to the correct answer of 36%.
- The hosts banter about Greg being on holiday and missing the quiz.