Breaking 100, 90, 80

WHAT NEW DATA SAYS YOU HAVE TO DO TO BEAT YOUR SCORING GOAL

What new data says you should work on to beat your scoring goal. by kyle morris with analysis from mark broadie

ONE OF THE WAYS BUSINESSES LIKE mine, The Golf Room, thrive is by keeping track of the things that really make a difference to the bottom line. These KPIs (key performance indicators) are the ones successful companies watch to help stay profitable.

You should treat your golf game the same way. There are things you do— and things you can work on—that have way more impact on your score than other things. These KPIs are specific to your skill level, which means that if you want to reach a better level by the end of the season, you should be working on a specific set of indicators to get there.

What should you work on? My friend Mark Broadie invented the strokes-gained statistics used by the PGA Tour that identify exactly how players perform in each area of the game relative to their peers. They’re incredibly detailed and valuable tools to reveal the truth behind pro performance. Similarly, using data from rounds of more than 10,000 amateurs of all skill levels, Mark developed a set of KPIs that reveal what is required to break the most common scoring barriers, from 100 to 90 to 80. He even ranked them, so recreational golfers like you can focus on the areas of the game that will make the quickest impact to lowering your scores.

Of course, you still need to know what to do to make those KPIs better. That’s where I come in. I’ll show you what to work on so you can spend your practice time more wisely. I’ll also give you a goal-oriented plan so you can monitor your progress (see “Game Plan” chart, opposite page).

Just like my in-person students or the players I work with online at thegolfroomeverywhere.com, I’ll teach you a smarter approach to success on the golf course. You will know exactly how to get to where you want to be. Let’s get to work.