What does putts when I hit the green in regulation (GIR) mean, and why is it useful?
In plain language, what does "Putts GIR" mean on my monitor or export?
Putts GIR is the average number of putts on holes where you hit the green in regulation. It is the truest measure of putting skill because it eliminates short-game variability — you are putting from regulation distance.
Units: putts per hole (GIR holes only)
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
When you hit a GIR, your first putt is typically 20-40 feet. Averaging under 1.8 putts per GIR means you're making birdie putts or consistently two-putting. Above 2.0 means three-putts are killing your scores.
What is a typical or competitive range for this stat?
Tour: 1.72-1.78. Scratch: 1.78-1.85. Mid-handicap: 1.85-2.0. High-handicap: 2.0+.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
High Putts GIR: poor lag putting (leaving 4+ feet for second putt), poor green reading, or inconsistent speed control. Focus on getting first putts inside 3 feet.