What is average proximity to the hole, and why is feet not always the whole story?
In plain language, what does "Average Proximity" mean on my monitor or export?
Average proximity is the mean distance from the pin after all shots tracked by Tangent — across all shot types (drives, approaches, chips, etc.). It provides a general sense of how close your shots finish to the hole.
Units: feet
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Proximity to the pin is a leading indicator of scoring. Closer approach shots mean shorter putts, more birdies, and fewer three-putts. Tracking proximity over time shows whether your shot quality is improving.
What is a typical or competitive range for this stat?
Tour (approaches): 30-35 ft. Scratch amateur: 35-45 ft. Mid-handicap: 45-60 ft. This metric covers all shots, so typical values will be higher than approach-only proximity.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
High average proximity: poor distance control, wrong club, or bad miss direction. Improving iron carry consistency and green reading directly reduces proximity.