Driving accuracy
What Driving Accuracy Means and Why It Matters
Define useful accuracy by playable tee shots, miss direction, and the next shot created.
Define the number before judging it
Driving accuracy matters only when you know what you are measuring. A ball one pace into the first cut can be a good drive; a fairway ball blocked by trees may not be. The useful version tracks whether your tee shot leaves a playable, sensible next shot.
Why it affects scoring
- Playable tee shots shorten the hole without adding recovery shots.
- Straighter patterns reduce penalty strokes.
- Predictable misses make strategy easier.
The key word is playable. A big drive in the trees rarely helps.
Use it honestly
Track enough rounds to see a pattern. One windy day or one cart-path bounce should not rewrite your identity.