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How many greens do amateur golfers hit? It will come as no surprise that hitting more greens positively impacts your overall performance on the golf course – but just how many greens do amateur golfers hit? The above stat is the percentage of greens hit in regulation over the course of an 18 hole round of golf, are there any numbers in there that surprise you? This may upset some players, in fact, a lot potentially. Speaking to the masses here, the most common handicap in golf is somewhere between 10 and 15. Unfortunately, you guys do not hit as many greens in regulation as you might think. The typical 10 handicapper hits 6.3 greens per round and this drops to 4.14 for the 15 handicapper – this translates to about 1 every 3 holes for a 10hcp and 1 every 4 holes for a 15hcp. Golfers are eternally optimistic and this is by no means intended to dishearten anyone thinking of teeing it up at the weekend but instead to help with the mental side of the game. This helps to manage our expectations and should prevent us from being too tough on ourselves when we miss greens – easier said than done I know! What about everyone’s favourite benchmark number, the 100 yard shot? Often where players can be heard saying ‘I can’t believe I missed from there!’ 100 yard – Fairway – Green Hit% Does anything surprise you here? Again, an interesting stat that we can see, is once again the typical golfer, 10-15hcp, is still pretty close to a 50/50 chance of hitting the green from 100 yards in the fairway. The golfers / members, that play off scratch, misses 1/4 of attempts at this distance and at the opposite end of our handicap spectrum, the 25hcp golfer misses ⅔’s of their attempts. What does this mean for the amateur golfer ahead of their next game? Don’t be so hard on yourself! Missing the green is a lot more common than you think. The worst thing you can do is let a bad break or bad shot completely derail your game. We have all played with someone that seems to think every shot should be perfect and when they are not, things spiral out of control. So..... If you are the emotional type?! (Aren't we all???), Here is a summary of topics that could help you.
Missing the green forces us to try and convert an up and down attempt, which is not easy and often leads to dropped shots. Give yourself the best chance to successfully get up and down by reading this blog. Short game saves strokes when out of position and like a lot of things in golf, it isn’t that easy, the tips i share can and will help. Here is another perspective All credit goes to the Author. The following information is courtesy of ARCCOS. From what distance do you have a 50% chance of hitting the green?? But here’s the thing—when it comes to hitting greens, we often overestimate our range. (Don’t worry, you’re not alone.) According to Arccos, we now know the “magic number”—the distance from which different skill levels, on average, hit the green 50% of the time. And let’s just say, you might be reaching for a wedge more often than you think. What’s Your Magic Number: 20 Handicap: 50% of greens are hit from 92 yards. So, if you're a 20-handicapper, you're hitting the green half the time from inside 100 yards. (Which, by the way, isn’t bad at all!) 15 Handicap: You’ve got a 50/50 shot from 110 yards. It’s your sweet spot! Keep it dialed from 110 yards and in and slowly work your way back. 10 Handicap: From 129 yards, you're in the zone half the time. Time to become best friends with your wedges. 5 Handicap: 147 yards is your magic number, which means you’ve mastered those mid-irons. Keep doing you. Scratch Golfer: From 165 yards, you're hitting the green as much as the rest of us are from 100. That's wizard-level stuff. What Does This Actually Mean for Your Game though? Well every golfer’s game is unique. That’s why it’s so important to know your game, understand where you shine, and where you could use a little extra work.Golf can be a humbling game of unrealistic expectations. We’re all guilty of standing over a long distance approach shot (160~180yard), thinking we’ve got this, only to capitulate to the demands of this distance by sending it into the trees or worse, the water or OOB. So, armed with this new look, here’s how to sharpen up your course management: Play to your strengths: If your best shot at hitting the green is from 110 yards, then plan your game to get to that distance more often. Lay up when you need to, and stop chasing those miracle shots that rarely pay off. It’s the smarter play, and it’ll keep those big numbers off your scorecard. Practice where it counts: Rather than smashing drivers at the range, why not rearrange your practise schedule and start focusing on the shots that matter most? If you’re consistently better from 92 yards or 129 yards, dial in your practice sessions to fine-tune those distances. Those are the ones that can save your round. Learn from your own data: Have you ever noticed that certain shots just feel easier than others? That’s no accident—it’s often tied to your strengths at particular distances. Whether you’re tracking your performance with tech or just paying more attention, learning from your own tendencies will help you make smarter decisions on the course. Greens in Regulation by Handicap Greens hit from 100y by Handicap
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