Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler shake hands after finishing the first round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 29, 2024 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
"Friday Fore-cast" prepares you for golf's major tours heading into the weekend. PGA Professional Brendon Elliott, a three-decade industry veteran, provides his insights for RG. In this installment, dissection of season Ending Stats and a look at remainder of 2024 in golf.
As the curtains close on another thrilling year in professional golf, it's time to dive into the captivating world of statistics that defines the PGA TOUR. For many, including myself, the thrill of being a stat geek lies not just in the flashy stats, such as driving distance, but in crucial data points, such as GIR (Greens in Regulation), that bring incredible performances and individual seasons to life. Whether it's tracking driving distances, birdie averages, or the ever-elusive strokes gained, crunching these numbers adds an exhilarating layer to our love for the game. After all, who doesn't enjoy playing armchair analyst while sipping on a cold beverage?
As the final year statistics on the PGA TOUR have been tallied, it's a great time to recognize the standout players of 2024 in key areas. Each statistical category reflects hard work, smart play, and talent.
Interesting PGA TOUR Stats in 2024
Scoring Average (TOUR Average 71.140)
- Scottie Scheffler 68.645
- Xander Schauffele 69.137
- Collin Morikawa 69.794
- Billy Horschel 69.875
- Rory McIlroy 69.914
Wins
- Scottie Scheffler 7
- Rory McIlroy 2
- Xander Schauffele 2
- Nick Dunlap 2
- Austin Eckroat 2
- Robert MacIntyre 2
- Hideki Matsuyama 2
Top 10’s (TOUR Average 3)
- Scottie Scheffler 16
- Xander Schauffele 15
- Sahith Theegala 9
- Ludvig Åberg 8
- Sam Burns 8
- Wyndham Clark 8
- Sungjae Im 8
- Collin Morikawa 8
Money Leaders (TOUR Average $2,109,985)
- Scottie Scheffler $29,228,357
- Xander Schauffele $18,385,320
- Hideki Matsuyama $11,257,969
- Wyndham Clark $10,901,416
- Rory McIlroy $10,893,790
Non-PGA TOUR Member Money Leaders
- Bryson DeChambeau $6,993,000
- Thriston Lawrence $896,350
- Cameron Smith $831,096
- Romain Langasque $590,850
- Dean Burmester $576,727
Strokes Gained Overall
- Scottie Scheffler 2.496
- Xander Schauffele 1.941
- Rory McIlroy 1.412
- Hideki Matsuyama 1.268
- Collin Morikawa 1.203
Greens in Regulation Percentage (TOUR Average 66.75%)
- Patrick Fishburn 74.21%
- Austin Smotherman 73.17%
- Scottie Scheffler 73.16%
- Doug Ghim 72.65%
- Lanto Griffin 72.53%
Fairways in Regulation Percentage (TOUR Average 61.30%)
- Aaron Rai 72.02%
- Ben Kohles 70.57%
- Brice Garnett 70.51%
- Carson Young 70.50%
- Daniel Berger 70.42%
Driving Distance Average (Longest) (PGA TOUR Average 300.2)
- Cameron Champ 322.8 yards
- Rory McIlroy 320.2 yards
- Byeong Hun An 317.1 yards
- Kevin Dougherty 316.8 yards
- Chris Gotterup 316.2 yards
Driving Distance Average (Shortest) (PGA TOUR Average 300.2)
- Zac Blair 283.0 yards
- Kevin Kisner 282.8 yards
- Brandt Snedeker 281.0 yards
- Andrew Putnam 280.8 yards
- Brendon Todd 279.8 yards
Longest Drives
- Max Homa 477
- Cameron Young 470
- Lucas Glover 465
- Taylor Moore 464
- Harris English 463
Strokes Gained Off The Tee
- Cameron Champ 0.883
- Scottie Scheffler 0.816
- Kevin Dougherty 0.766
- Rory McIlroy 0.730
- Min Woo Lee 0.690
Strokes Gained Around the Green
- Hideki Matsuyama 0.580
- Webb Simpson 0.576
- Justin Thomas 0.466
- Mackenzie Hughes 0.444
- Davis Thompson 0.432
Scrambling (Up and Down) (TOUR Average 58.78%)
- Xander Schauffele 70.73%
- Hideki Matsuyama 68.17%
- Alex Noren 67.26%
- Henrik Norlander 66.96%
- Scottie Scheffler 66.18%
Sand Saves (TOUR Average 52.94%)
- Xander Schauffele 70.27%
- Aaron Baddeley 68.75%
- Carl Yuan 68.33%
- Russell Henley 67.44%
- Jake Knapp 65.71%
Strokes Gained Putting
- Taylor Montgomery 0.866
- Max Greyserman 0.749
- Mackenzie Hughes 0.742
- Denny McCarthy 0.699
- Taylor Pendrith 0.592
Putts Per Green (TOUR Average 1.763)
- Scottie Scheffler 1.680
- Sam Burns 1.685
- Wyndham Clark 1.694
- Collin Morikawa 1.704
- Taylor Pendrith 1.704
Putts Per Round (TOUR Average 29.06)
- Sam Burns 27.78
- Taylor Montgomery 27.80
- Collin Morikawa 27.80
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout 27.86
- Denny McCarthy 27.86
Low Rounds (TOUR Average 68)
- Hayden Springer 59
- Cameron Young 59
- Wyndham Clark 60
- Nick Dunlap 60
- Max Greyserman 60
- Beau Hossler 60
- David Skinns 60
- Adam Svensson 60
- Nick Taylor 60
Rounds in the ’60s (TOUR Average 16)
- Ben Griffin 61
- Nico Echavarria 54
- Mark Hubbard 54
- Sam Stevens 53
- Tom Hoge 52
Remaining Schedule For 2024
- December 5-8, Albany Golf Club, Albany, Bahamas (Hero World Challenge)
- December 12-15, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (PGA TOUR Q-School Finals)
- December 13-15, Tiburón Golf Club, Naples, FL (Grant Thornton Invitational)
- December 20-22, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, FL (PNC Championship)
Brendon Elliott, a distinguished PGA Professional, is best known for his dedication to the growth and development of junior golf. With nearly three decades of experience, Elliott has been recognized multiple times as one of the best instructors, both regionally and nationally.
Elliott's crowning achievement was being named the 2017 PGA of America National Youth Player Development Award Winner, a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication. He is the founder of Little Linksters, an award-winning youth golf academy and nonprofit that works with kids of all abilities to help them develop a passion for golf. His innovative teaching methods and love for the game have made significant impacts on students and the broader golfing community.
Additionally, Brendon, a Golf Writers Association of America member, has become a renowned freelance golf writer, further solidifying his position as a top professional in the industry.
