Full Definition
Strokes Gained is a sophisticated performance analysis framework developed for the PGA Tour that measures how much better or worse you perform than a benchmark on every shot. Categories include: Strokes Gained Off the Tee, Approach, Around the Green, and Putting. A positive strokes gained value means you gained strokes on the field in that category; negative means you lost. SG:Approach is the most predictive category for overall scoring — gaining approach strokes separates elite from good players. For recreational golfers, SG thinking helps identify your biggest improvement opportunities: fix your approach game and scores drop dramatically. GOATY's ENGINE/ANCHOR/WHIP scoring mirrors the strokes gained philosophy — identifying your specific performance gaps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strokes Gained in golf?
A modern golf statistic measuring performance relative to a benchmark field for each category of shots.
Why does strokes gained matter for scoring?
Strokes Gained is a sophisticated performance analysis framework developed for the PGA Tour that measures how much better or worse you perform than a benchmark on every shot. Categories include: Strokes Gained Off the Tee, Approach, Around the Green, and Putting. A positive strok...
How can I improve my strokes gained?
GOATY's ENGINE/ANCHOR/WHIP scoring is built on the same philosophy as Strokes Gained — identify your biggest gap, fix it first. GOATY AI measures your strokes gained in real time during live practice sessions — giving you instant feedback without needing to film and review video after the fact.
What is a good strokes gained for an amateur golfer?
The benchmark is the GOAT Model — elite swing mechanics scored at 97.3. GOATY AI shows you exactly how your strokes gained compares to this elite standard and coaches you toward it session by session.