Track like the pros. Play smarter. Drop strokes fast. Roundabout’s Shot Distribution chart reveals exactly where your approach shots land—and why. By visualizing every iron you hit, you’ll spot directional misses, distance patterns, and scoring leaks in seconds so you can practice with purpose and make on-course decisions like a Tour pro.
Why Shot Distribution Matters 📊
Expose tendencies. See your left / right and short / long misses at a glance to understand if setup, club selection, or swing path is costing you greens in regulation.
Smarter course management. Knowing you miss short-left from 170 yds lets you aim center-right or club up—saving strokes without changing your swing.
Actionable coaching insights. Share the chart with your instructor to focus lessons on your real miss patterns, not guesswork.
Availability: Shot Distribution is available to Birdie and Eagle subscribers, which unlock multi-round strokes-gained analytics and advanced charts. Subscribe here.
How to Use It 🚀
Step | Action | Tip |
1. Analyze→ Tap your profile → scroll down and tap Shot Distribution | From the Roundabout home screen tap Shot Distribution under Approach stats. You’ll see a full dispersion map on the left and a summarized green-hit chart on the right. | Green % instantly shows how often you’re dialing it in. |
2. Swipe to change distance buckets | Switch between yardage ranges (e.g., 125–150 yds, 150–175 yds). | Compare buckets to spot ranges that need love. |
3. Tap any shot to review | Select a dot on the map, then tap Review to jump back into the exact hole and swing that produced it. | Great for reliving clutch approaches—or disasters you can learn from. |
4. Adjust aim & club selection | Use the miss pattern to shift your target line on the course or choose the club that eliminates “short-right” forever. | Pair with Virtual Caddie (Eagle) for automatic club recommendations. |
Interpreting Your Patterns 🔍
Common Pattern | Likely Cause | Quick Fix |
Short & left | Decelerating or under-clubbed | Take one more club and swing smooth. |
Long & right | Over-club / open face | Grip-check and trust a softer swing. |
Consistent short | Over-estimating carry | Re-measure carry yardages in the Clubs tab, then update gapping. Check out the Club Data Charts by visiting Analyze → Club Data → Distances to see min, max, and median distances for each club. (shown below) |
Virtual Caddie will automatically set distance gapping based on historical data for each club. Use this to get a club recommendation that reflects your actual performance. Find it via Settings → Tracking Preferences → Manage Clubs→ tap Smart Distances.
Pro Tips
Trend over time. Check buckets after every few rounds; improvement shows as tighter clusters and higher green-hit %.
Combine with Strokes Gained. Tap Approach SG to quantify how misses translate into lost strokes and prioritize practice.
Practice with purpose. Take your two worst buckets to the range and simulate on-course targets until dispersion tightens.
Next Steps
Want personalized recommendations? Upgrade to Eagle to unlock Virtual Coach goals tailored to your miss patterns and swing data.
Share your Shot Distribution screenshot with a coach or golfing buddy straight from the app to keep yourself accountable.
Keep tracking every round—more data = clearer patterns = faster improvement.
Need help?
Email support@roundaboutapp.com or start an in-app chat—we’re golfers too and love talking stats!