What does global average hole score mean?
The global average is the result of a distribution of scores resulting from simulating 1,000 random players playing that hole. The global average hole score represents what these players would typically score on this tee and basket combination, and as a Course Ambassador can help you understand how difficult a hole plays.
Why isn’t it just the actual average of players’ scores at the course?
Utilizing a simulation of 1,000 random players (weighted by how often they play) helps correct for course selection bias.
A course that attracts more advanced players may have lower historical scores than a course that attracts mostly beginners, even if the two courses are actually similar in difficulty.
Simulating results creates a constant baseline so that course difficulty is accurately represented, regardless of who decides to play.
How can I get a global average hole score for a new hole at my course?
The global average will be updated when there is enough data for the system to be confident in its estimates. Make sure your mapping is accurate, and make sure that people playing the course are scoring their rounds on UDisc!
What is hole score distribution?
This showcases the percentage of eagles, birdies, pars, bogies, double bogies, and triple bogies+ that were accounted for in the global average. Like the global average, hole score distributions are generated from simulated scores.
If no data is available for a fairway, “N/A” will display. Missing global averages and hole score distributions will fill in as more players record scores on the fairway (tee to target combination).
Consider running a league or event to get more players on your course!
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