Golf term
Greens in Regulation (GIR)
A green in regulation is reached when your ball is on the putting surface with at least two putts remaining for par — i.e. in one shot on a par 3, two on a par 4, or three on a par 5.
GIR is a useful habit stat but blind to distance: a green hit to 2 feet and one hit to 50 feet both count once. Strokes gained captures the difference that GIR misses.
Related terms & guides
Glossary
Proximity to Hole
Proximity to the hole is the average distance your shots finish from the cup, usually measured for approach shots from a given range.
Glossary
Scrambling
Scrambling is the percentage of holes where you miss the green in regulation but still make par or better.
Strokes Gained
Strokes Gained Explained: The Complete Guide
Strokes gained measures every shot against a benchmark of expected scores, revealing exactly where you gain or lose strokes versus a chosen standard — instead of guessing from fairways, greens, and putts.