Strokes Gained (SG) is a statistical method adopted by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) that measures a golfer's performance relative to the field. Unlike traditional statistics, SG quantifies exactly how many strokes a player gains or loses compared to the average in each aspect of the game.
The four key SG categories are:
- Off the Tee — Measures driving performance including distance and accuracy
- Approach — Evaluates shots from the fairway to the green
- Around the Green — Analyzes chipping and pitching effectiveness
- Putting — Quantifies putting skill on the green
Traditionally, collecting SG data required expensive systems like the PGA TOUR's ShotLink, which uses a massive infrastructure of volunteers and laser devices. Pan-Am's AI-powered SG system solves this challenge by enabling low-cost, efficient, high-quality SG data collection.
Paired with the Pan-Am Golf App, our system provides: • Shot replay analysis with detailed trajectory visualization • SG scoring breakdown by category • AI-powered analysis reports for coaches and individuals • Historical trend tracking to monitor improvement
Whether you're a professional coach or an amateur looking to improve, understanding your Strokes Gained data is the key to targeted, effective practice.