486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101)

About this episode

Mark Broadie discusses how data can help golfers lower their handicap and improve their game.

>> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >> Get my FREE distance guide, Unleash Your Driving Potential Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour pros—analyze and improve their game. His research has helped shift the focus from guesswork to data, giving golfers a clear, proven way to actually lower their scores. In this episode, we cover: How distance is your scoring potential Why traditional stats don't tell the real picture The importance of greens in regulation (GIRs) How to use data to actually lower your handicap What Strokes Gained is (and why it matters for your game) How to improve your putting performance (both lag putts and short putts) And more powerful lessons to help you this season. Make sure to check out his book, Every Shot Counts on Amazon and check out his app, GolfMetrics to track your stats. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Leonard

Guest: Mark Broadie

Topics covered

• Strokes Gained
• golf statistics
• handicap improvement
• putting performance
• data analysis in golf

Keywords

• golf
• handicap
• Strokes Gained
• putting
• golf statistics
• distance
• greens in regulation

Sponsors

Speed Train With Rypstick, DECADE Golf, Golf Forever

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbia Business School, GolfMetrics

Products: Speed Train With Rypstick, DECADE Golf, Golf Forever

Books & works: Every Shot Counts

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