Stats are a huge part of the game at all levels. Increasing numbers of amateurs use shot-tracking software like Arccos to record their rounds and analyse their data, many professionals work with data analysts – who look at everything from driving distance to left-rough percentage – and television networks incorporate facts, figures and trends into their broadcasts.
In that spirit, we've decided to start sharing some recent eye-catching data from around the professional tours, as well as more timeless nuggets that make for interesting reading. So, here goes...
