Staff WriterWelcome to Women’s Golf Week, where the U.S. Women’s Open is in full swing at Erin Hills, and the data is flying almost as far as Nelly Korda’s tee shots.
But instead of champagne toasts and cliché hashtags, Shot Scope has served up a hearty helping of truth—cold, hard numbers that tell the real story behind women’s golf performance.
And let me tell you, it’s more revealing than an accidental wardrobe malfunction on the 18th green.
How Far Should Women Be Hitting It?
If you’re wondering whether your drives are flying far enough, the answer depends on your P-Avg.—that’s Performance Average for those who don’t spend their weekends buried in stats instead of sand traps.
Shot Scope’s nifty little metric filters out the duffs and the miracle bombs to give you a clean average of what a solid strike really looks like.
For the average woman golfer, typically rocking a handicap somewhere in the mid-to-high 20s, a drive of 160-170 yards is par for the course.
Clocking in at 177 yards or more? You’re officially ahead of the pack—probably while they’re still searching for their tee peg.
Fairways Are Friends—But Distance Still Matters
Turns out, women golfers are absolute assassins when it comes to hitting fairways.
Across the board, players of all handicaps average around eight fairways hit per round. Not bad, considering most of us miss our mouths with a fork.
But here’s where it gets spicy. That consistent fairway-finding doesn’t always translate to easier second shots.
A 10-handicapper might stroll up with a pitching wedge in hand, while the 30-handicapper’s facing the same flagstick with a 5-wood.
You don’t need a PhD to guess who’s likely to land closer to the pin. Proximity isn’t just a stat—it’s a scorecard killer.
From 100 Yards, It’s Still a Toss-Up
Think 100 yards is automatic green-hitting territory? Think again. According to Shot Scope, the average golfer only hits the green 25% of the time from that distance. That’s right—three out of four shots miss.
And where do they miss? Short, nearly half the time. So instead of coming up shy, aim for the back of the green.
Your GPS device may just become your best friend—if it isn’t already judging you silently.
Chipping Away at Confidence
Short game blues? You’re not alone. From 10–20 yards out, a 10-handicapper is three times more likely to get up and down than a 30-handicapper.
The rest of us are left debating between a flop shot or flopping emotionally.
And putting? Oh dear.
The Cold, Cruel World of Putting Stats
From inside three feet, most women are lights out—about 90% for the average 20-handicapper. But back up to three to six feet, and the odds drop to a coin flip. Literally—50/50. It’s like Vegas on grass.
Even the 10-handicap brigade sees a one-third dip in success from beyond three feet.
So next time you miss that four-footer, don’t beat yourself up. Statistically, you were always fighting the odds.
The Tech That’s Changing the Game
Want your own performance autopsy? Shot Scope might just be the best caddie you never hired.
Golf content creator Iris Wong used its tech to go from total beginner to club champion in four years. You can read her story—just don’t compare your journey unless you’re emotionally prepared.
With Women’s Golf Week in full swing and the U.S. Women’s Open lighting up Erin Hills, this is more than a celebration—it’s an education.
So whether you’re chasing the fairway or chasing your ball through the rough, remember: the numbers don’t lie, but they might just help you lie better next round.
And if nothing else, they’ll give you something clever to say when you miss your fifth putt in a row.
