You’ve conquered the triple-digit barrier and consistently broken 100. Nice work. Now it’s time to set your sights on the next milestone: shooting in the 80s.
Breaking 90 isn’t just about getting there once—it’s about making it a habit. The good news? The path from the mid-90s to the high 80s is clearer than you might think.
Our friends at Shot Scope have identified six key performance metrics that matter for golfers at every skill level. When we look at these stats specifically for golfers trying to break 90, clear patterns emerge that show exactly where you need to focus your improvement efforts. These aren’t obscure metrics that require a PhD in statistics to understand. They’re simple, trackable numbers that directly impact your scorecard.
The Shot Scope Six
Number of tee shots in troubleGreens in regulationMultiple shots inside 70 yards to hit the greenNumber of three puttsMissed putts inside 5 feetDriving distanceBefore we dive into how to improve these numbers, let’s look at what a typical round in the 90s actually looks like.
What a 90s golfer looks like
The story these numbers tell is pretty clear: golfers who break 90 keep the ball in play off the tee, hit more greens and avoid big numbers on the scorecard.


