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These Stats Prove Scratch Golfers Aren’t What You Think
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These Stats Prove Scratch Golfers Aren’t What You Think
Jon Sherman Golf›
Jun 3, 202512:0748.2K views
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Think scratch golfers are birdie machines who hit every fairway and shoot under par every round? Think again.
In this video, I break down real stats that reveal what scratch golfers actually do differently—and it’s not what most golfers think. Using data from Shot Scope, strokes gained benchmarks, and my own experience playing with hundreds of scratch and plus handicaps, we’ll bust the myths and reset your expectations.
✅ How many birdies scratch players really make
✅ Why doubles—not missed birdies—are killing your score
✅ What “boring” consistency actually looks like
✅ The truth about fairways hit, GIR %, wedge proximity, and putting
✅ What you should focus on to reach the next level in your game
Whether you’re a 20 handicap trying to break 90 or a 10 handicap chasing scratch, this video will give you perspective, strategy, and clarity on what better golf actually looks like.
Who am I?
My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.
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"These Stats Prove Scratch Golfers Aren’t What You Think" is a golf video from Jon Sherman Golf published on June 3, 2025. Runtime 12 minutes · 48,246 views. Topics: scratch golfers. Spot Sports collects Golf highlight videos, podcast episodes, and live coverage from across the web so every conversation stays in one feed. Follow Golf on Spot Sports to get the next highlight, scoring update, and podcast appearance pushed to your home feed. If you want to watch Golf live, Spot Sports' watch-cost calculator maps your zip code to the cheapest legal way to stream every game without paying for tiers you don't need.
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