What does putts when I miss the green in regulation (nGIR) measure, and why track it?
In plain language, what does "Putts nGIR" mean on my monitor or export?
Putts nGIR is the average number of putts on holes where you missed the green in regulation. It measures your ability to get up-and-down — chip close and save par (or bogey).
Units: putts per hole (missed greens only)
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Most amateurs miss more greens than they hit. If your nGIR putting average is below 2.0, your short game is bailing you out. Above 2.2, you are leaving strokes on the table when you miss the green.
What is a typical or competitive range for this stat?
Tour: 1.6-1.8. Scratch: 1.8-2.0. Mid-handicap: 2.0-2.3. High-handicap: 2.3+.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
High nGIR putts: poor chipping (leaving long second putts) or poor short-range putting. Improving chip-to-a-distance to under 10 feet brings this number down fast.