Hack It Out Golf SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20
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Oct 18, 2025 Dive into the world of golf statistics and discover how close scratch, 10, and 20 handicap golfers need to land their shots from 50 yards to break even on strokes gained. Scratch golfers must aim for a 13-foot proximity, while 10-handicappers need about 28 feet, and 20-handicappers struggle with a daunting 44-foot target. The hosts dissect common mistakes and provide handy techniques to improve those nerve-wracking half-wedge shots. Plus, learn how to prioritize practice time effectively. Perfect for sharpening your skills!
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Scratch Players Need Exceptional Proximity
- Scratch golfers need to finish 50-yard fairway shots much closer than average to break even on strokes gained.
- The dataset shows the scratch break-even proximity is only 13 feet from the hole.
Mid-Handicaps Have A Huge Target Circle
- Mid-handicap (10 index) golfers break even from 50 yards at a much larger radius: 28 feet.
- That 28-foot proximity equates to a 56-foot diameter circle and feels huge on the green.
Big Gap Between Scratch And 20 Handicaps
- High-handicap (20 index) golfers need to get much closer to gain strokes from 50 yards than lower handicaps.
- The break-even proximity for 20 handicaps is 44 feet, showing a very large gulf versus scratch players.