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Junior Golfers, Strokes Gained and Why College Coaches Care

Chris Petefish highlights that golfers do not need to play perfectly to achieve great results, focusing instead on smart decision-making and managing expectations on the course.

Listen to Chris with Coach McGraw Welcome back to Better Than I Found It! Today, former Georgia Tech golfer Chris Petefish joins us. Chris and Coach McGraw talk about everything about his career at Georgia Tech, from being recruited by hall of fame coach Bruce Heppler to his ACC championship matches. They also go into his transition to his pro career, as he has been on the Korn Ferry tour for the last few years. A self-admitted "strokes-gained nerd", they talk about the analy

GSD Golf talks with pro golfer Chris Petefish about a strokes gained approach to scoring In this episode, we dive into the numbers that drive great golf. Chris Petefish, a seasoned pro, joins us to demystify strokes gained and show how a data-driven approach can elevate your scoring on every hole. We break down practical strategies, court the course metrics that matter, and translate complex statistics into actionable tips you can apply on the range and on the course. What yo

The Truth About Strokes Gained and how stats influence professional sports.

Utilizing strokes gained and course management aren't just for the pros - they’re the secret weapon every junior golfer needs to take their game to the next level

You’ll Never Get the Most Out of Your Game Without This Utilizing strokes gained and course management aren’t just for the pros - they’re the secret weapon every junior golfer needs to take their game to the next level. Let me ask you something. After your last round, did you walk off the 18th green knowing exactly why you shot the score you did? Not a guess. Not a feeling. Knowing the specific shots, the specific decisions, the specific holes where strokes slipped through yo

Junior Golf Scoreboard- New Article Learning what you need to work on Bio Chris Petefish is a former top-five national high school recruit and Georgia Tech standout who has competed professionally on the Korn Ferry Tour from 2021–2024 and is a PGA Tour Americas member for the 2026 season. Chris reached a career-high No. 288 in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2024. His competitive résumé includes appearances in the U.S. Junior Amateur, U.S. Amateur, and the U.S. Open at Pin

Today I had a meaningful conversation with a junior golf tour about strokes gained and junior player development.

College Coaches want strokes gained insights. If you don't understand the basics of strokes gained then you are going to miss out on recruiting opportunities.

Almost Lost My Mind-Glad I didn't. How I bounced back from a lost ball on Hole 1- and finished T10 on the PGA Americas Tour in Toronto

Almost lost my mind over the lost ball -Glad I didn't.

A conversation with Coach McGraw and Chris Petefish, college golf, strokes gained analysis, junior and pro golf.

Great to see the junior golf community thriving. My son played junior golf in Northern California and Arizona, growing up alongside...

US Open Pinehurst 2024 The 36 Holes Leads To The US Open- There are certain days in golf that feel bigger than the game. For me, it was...

What is Strokes Gained information applied to my golf game? Will it save me shots, yes!"

Moneyball, the critically acclaimed movie starring Brad Pitt, tells the story of how the game of baseball was forever changed when...

Chris Petefish A Journey Through Competitive Golf Hello, I am Chris Petefish, and I have enjoyed a successful career as a professional golfer. Over the past three seasons, I played on the Korn Ferry Tour. Today, I want to share something special with you—a mentorship program called The Fish Tank. This program is designed for junior, amateur, college, and professional golfers. My goal is to provide you with the knowledge and coaching you need to play your best golf. My Experie