After spending some time machine learning golf for daily fantasy wagering, I came to the conclusion that I will never take up the sport. As a social activity it has its positives, but on the sporting side consistency and improvement are hard to come by.
* Professionals miss the cut n times in a row, then win next tournament.
* The ridiculous "tips" videos with all the machinations and methods they put forth to help you with your game - I'd rather play Twister.
* Equipment - costs and technology changes. Drivers are getting closer to looking like a sawed-off bowling ball attached to a shaft.
However, I do enjoy watching the pros play and Spieth's 13th hole in the British Open and follow up was a memorable event.
The PGA has to be commended for making public a great amount of super-detailed data for use in analysis. I wish the bigger sports did this.
The book "Every Shot Counts" by Mark Broadie may help guide you to improve your game, if you are interested in a data analysis approach.
* Professionals miss the cut n times in a row, then win next tournament.
* The ridiculous "tips" videos with all the machinations and methods they put forth to help you with your game - I'd rather play Twister.
* Equipment - costs and technology changes. Drivers are getting closer to looking like a sawed-off bowling ball attached to a shaft.
However, I do enjoy watching the pros play and Spieth's 13th hole in the British Open and follow up was a memorable event.
The PGA has to be commended for making public a great amount of super-detailed data for use in analysis. I wish the bigger sports did this.
The book "Every Shot Counts" by Mark Broadie may help guide you to improve your game, if you are interested in a data analysis approach.
Cheers