Finding my shot pattern (dispersion)
Now that you understand what a shot pattern is and why it’s so valuable, the next step is to measure your own.
This process doesn’t rely on guesswork — it’s built on collecting real data from your own golf shots.
The All-in-One Golf Shot Pattern Sheet is designed to make that process simple, structured, and accurate.
Step 1 – Prepare Your Testing Environment
Choose a place where you can hit a consistent number of shots with each club:
- A driving range with clear distance markers
- A simulator or launch monitor (ideal for accuracy)
- Or an open practice field where you can safely measure distances
Use your normal pre-shot routine and the same golf ball type you play with on the course.
Consistency in setup helps you collect reliable data that reflects your true performance.
Step 2 – Select Your Clubs
For this stage, start with the clubs you use from the tee box — for most players, that’s:
- Driver
- 3-Wood
- 2-Iron or Hybrid
You can later repeat the same process for every club in your bag, but these tee clubs will give you the greatest strategic advantage on the course.
Step 3 - Select Your Targets
Step 4 – Record Your Shots
Using the All-in-One Shot Pattern Sheet, record a meaningful sample size:
- Hit 20–30 shots per club.
- Use the same target for all shots with that club.
- Do not delete bad shots — your shot pattern includes your misses.
For each shot, write down:
- Carry distance
- Total distance
- Left or right deviation (yards from target line)
- Shot shape (fade, draw, straight, etc.)
- Optional: strike quality (solid, thin, heel, etc.)
This gives you a complete data set for every tee club.
Download and print the All-in-One Golf Shot Pattern Sheet to record your shots.
Step 5 – Analyze Your Data
Once your shots are recorded, the sheet will help you automatically calculate:
- Average carry distance
- Average total distance
- Left-to-right dispersion width
- Front-to-back dispersion depth
- Directional bias (tendency to miss left or right)
You’ll see your pattern visually displayed as an elliptical zone — a realistic picture of where your shots finish.
For example:
Driver: 275-yard average carry, 40-yard dispersion, 10-yard right bias.
This visual makes it easy to understand your true shot area and tendencies.
Step 6 – Apply What You’ve Learned
Once you know your shot pattern, you can use it to:
- Adjust your aim to keep your entire dispersion in play
- Choose safer targets on narrow holes
- Select clubs strategically based on control vs. distance
- Identify practice priorities, such as reducing a one-sided miss
Your All-in-One Shot Pattern Sheet becomes your personal data map — a tool that connects your range work to your on-course decisions.
Key Takeaway
Finding your shot pattern isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness.
When you know your real numbers and tendencies, every swing becomes part of a strategic plan, not a guess.
With the All-in-One Golf Shot Pattern Sheet, you’ll have a clear, data-driven understanding of your tee shots — empowering you to play smarter, manage risk, and score lower.
Download and print the All-in-One Golf Shot Pattern Sheet to record your shots.
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