Not every stat on screen points the same direction as 'higher is better,' so knowing the definition matters more than the number itself.
Watching a golf broadcast, numbers like scoring average, greens in regulation, and Strokes Gained flash by at the bottom of the screen. The catch is that these stats don't all point the same direction โ some are better higher, some lower. Compare the raw size of the numbers without knowing what they measure, and the commentary stops matching what you're actually watching.
This list breaks down ten stats commonly cited in broadcasts: what each one measures, which direction counts as good, and what to watch for when checking it. Start by picking one player and following two or three stats, then expand into the detailed SG categories once they're familiar.
