What is Strokes Gained? Explained in Under 2 Minutes

Strokes gained is the most important stat in golf — and it's simpler than you think. We walk through one par 4 birdie, shot by shot, to show how strokes gained works using real PGA Tour baseline data. Your drive, approach, and putt each get a + or − score based on what's expected. The result? You don't just know your score — you know exactly which shots made the difference. 🏌️ The hole: 0:00 Setup — 360 yard par 4, expected strokes 3.92 0:11 The drive — 240 yards, fairway (+0.12 SG) 0:34 The approach — 100 yards to 20 feet (−0.07 SG) 0:57 The putt — 20 footer, drained (+0.87 SG) 1:10 The scorecard — total +0.92 SG 1:33 That's strokes gained 📊 Track your strokes gained for free: https://strokesgain.com 📖 Full guide — What is Strokes Gained: https://strokesgain.com/what-is-strokes-gained 🔄 Compare the best golf tracking apps: https://strokesgain.com/compare Data based on Mark Broadie's research from "Every Shot Counts" — the book that started the strokes gained revolution in golf analytics. #strokesgained #golf #golfstats #golfanalytics #strokesgain #golfimprovement #markbroadie #everyshotcounts