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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 5-Iron In 2026?

A sign of a great golfer is the ability to flush a long-iron, but how many amateurs know how far they carry their 5-iron? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all...

Golf Monthly · Aug 7

Scratch Golfers vs Tour Professionals: How Big Is The Gap?

The latest 2026 Shot Scope data compares performance of the average scratch golfer to PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros in different areas of the game

Golf Monthly · Jun 28

I've Never Liked Handheld GPS Devices But This One Has Changed My Mind

Are handheld GPS devices back in fashion? Joel Tadman takes the new H50 from Shot Scope out on the course to put it through its paces over multiple rounds

Golf Monthly · Jun 10

Shot Scope Pro L5 Rangefinder Review: A Premium Laser Without The Punchy Price Tag

Joel Tadman tests out the OLED display on the new Shot Scope Pro L5 rangefinder to see how it compares with the competition

Golf Monthly · Aug 11, 2025

The Relative Safety Of 3-Wood Off The Tee Is A Myth... And I Can Prove It!

Using the latest Shot Scope data, I can prove that the perceived 'safety' of hitting 3-wood off the tee is often misguided - it's time to banish the myth...

Golf Monthly · Jul 11, 2025

5 Statistical Improvements That Could Slash Your Handicap From 20 To 10

The latest Shot Scope data suggests that these five areas are crucial to lowering your handicap index and shooting lower scores. So, who wants a 50% cut?

Golf Monthly · Jul 4, 2025

Follow These 8 Rules To Keep Double Bogeys Off Your Scorecard

Joel Tadman runs through the 8 rules golfers need to follow if they want to keep double bogeys off their scorecard, with the help of data from Shot Scope

Golf Monthly · Jun 11, 2025

Golf's Putting Precipice: At What Distance Is A 3-Putt More Likely Than A 1-Putt?

We all would like to improve our proximity to the hole, but at what distance is a 3-putt more likely than a 1-putt? This data reveals the putting precipice...

Golf Monthly · Jun 6, 2025

How To Build The Best Set Of Clubs For Your Handicap

Joel Tadman takes a look at the data from Shot Scope to find out which clubs different abilities of golfer should consider adding to their bag to lower their scores

Golf Monthly · May 8, 2025

Shot Scope G6 Watch Review

Joel Tadman puts the Shot Scope G6 watch through its paces over multiple rounds to see if it can be described as one of the best entry-level options on the market

Golf Monthly · Apr 29, 2025