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Scoring - Statistic Description Track
SportsNoggin Index This is an idex type handicap system that is similiar to a USGA Index. However, this is NOT an official USGA handicap. The index is calculated on an 18 hole basis. Scores
Rounds The total of 9 & 18 hole rounds Scores
Holes The number of total holes played. Scores
Scoring Avg. (9 Hole) The average score per 9 holes. This statistic includes both 9 & 18 hole rounds. Scores
Scoring Avg. (18 Hole) The average score per 18 holes. This statistic includes both 9 & 18 hole rounds and will be double the 'Scoring Avg. (9 Hole)'. Scores
Par 3 Scoring Avg. The average score on par 3s Scores
Par 4 Scoring Avg. The average score on par 4s Scores
Par 5 Scoring Avg. The average score on par 5s Scores
Double Eagles The total number of 'double eagles' recorded. A double eagle is a score of three under par (-3) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 2 is a double eagle on a par 5 hole. Scores
Eagles The total number of 'eagles' recorded. An eagle is a score of two under par (-2) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 3 is an eagle on a par 5 hole. A hole-in-one on a par 3 is also an eagle. Scores
Birdies The total number of 'birdies' recorded. A birdie is a score of one under par (-1) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 4 is a birdie on a par 5 hole. Scores
Pars The total number of 'pars' recorded. Par represents the expected number of strokes it should take to play each hole. The value assigned to represent par is comprised of two putts and the number of strokes it should take to reach the green in regulation. For example, a par 4 hole implies that the golfer should be able to hit the green in 2 strokes and hole out in 2 putts for a total score of 4. Scores
Bogeys The total number of 'bogeys' recorded. A bogey is a score of one over par (+1) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 4 is a bogey on a par 3 hole. Scores
Double Bogeys The total number of 'double bogeys' recorded. A double bogey is a score of two over par (+2) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 5 is a double bogey on a par 3 hole. Scores
Triple Bogeys The total number of 'triple bogeys' recorded. A triple bogey is a score of three over par (+3) on any individual hole. For example, a score of 6 is a triple bogey on a par 3 hole. Scores
Others The total number of 'others' recorded. SportsNoggin.com considers an other as a score of 4 or more over par on any individual hole. For example, a score of 7 is an other on a par 3 hole. Scores

Driving - Statistic Description Track
Drives The total number of drives recorded (via driving distance). A drive is defined as the first shot on any hole excluding par 3s. Driving Distance
Distance Avg. The average distance the drives recorded. Driving Distance
Long Drive The longest drive recorded. Driving Distance
0-49 Yards The number of drives in the 0 to 49 yard range. Driving Distance
50-99 Yards The number of drives in the 50 to 99 yard range. Driving Distance
100-149 Yards The number of drives in the 100 to 149 yard range. Driving Distance
150-199 Yards The number of drives in the 150 to 199 yard range. Driving Distance
200-224 Yards The number of drives in the 200 to 224 yard range. Driving Distance
225-249 Yards The number of drives in the 225 to 249 yard range. Driving Distance
250-274 Yards The number of drives in the 250 to 274 yard range. Driving Distance
275-299 Yards The number of drives in the 275 to 299 yard range. Driving Distance
300+ Yards The number of drives equal or exceeding 300 yards. Driving Distance

Fairways - Statistic Description Track
Drives The total number of drives recorded (via fiarways hit). A drive is defined as the first shot on any hole excluding par 3s. Fairways Hit
Fairways Hit The total number of drives that were recorded as coming to rest in the fairway. Fairways Hit
Hit - Par Differential This statistic represents the average difference of your score vs. par when hitting a fairway with your drive (excluding par 3s). Compare this statistic to 'Miss - Par Differential' as an indicator of the impact driving accuracy has on your score. Fairways Hit
Miss - Par Differential This statistic represents the average difference of your score vs. par when missing a fairway with your drive(excluding par 3s). Compare this statistic to 'Hit - Par Differential' as an indicator of the impact driving accuracy has on your score. Fairways Hit
Hit - GIR This statistic illustrates your ability to hit a green regulation when hitting a fairway with your drive(excluding par 3s). Compare this statistic to 'Miss - GIR' as an indicator of the impact driving accuracy has on your ability to hit greens in regulation. Fairways Hit &
Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Miss - GIR This statistic illustrates your ability to hit a green regulation when missing a fairway with your drive(excluding par 3s). Compare this statistic to 'Hit - GIR' as an indicator of the impact driving accuracy has on your ability to hit greens in regulation. Fairways Hit &
Greens In Regulation (GIR)

Greens In Regulation(GIR) - Statistic Description Track
GIR Chances The total number of holes that Greens in Regulation(GIR) has been tracked. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
GIR The number of greens hit in regulation. Hitting a green in regulation means that you are on the putting surface with a putt for birdie or better. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
GIR - Par Differential This statistic represents the average difference of your score vs. par when hitting a green in regulation. Compare this statistic to 'NonGIR - Par Differential' as an indicator of the impact that hitting greens has on your score. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
NonGIR - Par Differential This statistic represents the average difference of your score vs. par when NOT hitting a green in regulation. Compare this statistic to 'GIR - Par Differential' as an indicator of the impact that missing greens has on your score. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Par 3 GIR This statistic represents your percentage of hitting par-3 greens in regulation. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Par 4 GIR This statistic represents your percentage of hitting par-4 greens in regulation. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Par 5 GIR This statistic represents your percentage of hitting par-5 greens in regulation. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
NonGIR Saves This statistic represents your percentage of saving par when missing a green in regulation. Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Birdie Conversion (GIR) The percentage of birdies made when hitting the green in regulation. NOTE: This stat is displayed under putting statistics. Greens In Regulation (GIR)

Putting - Statistic Description Track
Holes The number of holes that you tracked your putts. Putts
Putts/Hole The average putts per hole. Putts
0 Putts The number of holes that you did not putt (chip-in, putted from off the green & made it, etc.) Putts
1 Putts The number of holes that you holed out with 1 putt. Putts
2 Putts The number of holes that you holed out with 2 putts. Putts
3 Putts The number of holes that you holed out with 3 putts. Putts
3+ Putts The number of holes that you holed out with more than 3 putts. Putts
Putts/GIR The average number of putts needed to hole out when hitting the green in regulation. Putts &
Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Putts/NonGIR The average number of putts needed to hole out when missing the green in regulation. Putts &
Greens In Regulation (GIR)
Birdie Conversion (GIR) The percentage of birdies (or better) made when hitting the green in regulation. Greens In Regulation (GIR)

Misc.- Statistic Description Track
Sand Saves The percentage of saves made when hitting your ball into a sand trap. Sand Saves
Scrambles The percentage of successful scambles (Up & downs) Scrambles (Up & Down)
Penalties/9 Holes The average number of penalty strokes per 9 holes played. Penalty Strokes
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