How strokes gained works

Every shot, valued in strokes.

A benchmark says how many strokes it takes to hole out from anywhere on the course based on your skill level.

E(Before) − E(After) − 1

Ex 1: 150 yd, fairway → 26 ft

Tour, 150 yd in the fairway

2.98

Tour, 26 ft on the green

1.94

The stroke

1

Strokes gained

+0.04

Ex 2: 150 yd, rough → 26 ft

Tour, 150 yd in the rough

3.21

Tour, 26 ft on the green

1.94

The stroke

1

Strokes gained

+0.27