Approach

Green-hit approach proximity

Mean finishing distance to the hole for eligible approaches that finish on the putting green or in the hole.

Unit

feet

Direction

Lower is better

Minimum sample

5 eligible

Version

1.3.0

How Ringer calculates it

Σ(end distance for green hits)measured green hits

Evidence rules

IncludedOnly current, confirmed shots assigned to this category with usable start and finish evidence.

ExcludedDrafts, voided or superseded revisions, non-strokes, unusable locations, and attempts missing a measurement required by this formula.

DenominatorThe number of eligible attempts after the stated exclusions—not every hole or every round by default.

Missing dataIf no eligible denominator remains, Ringer returns unavailable and displays “—”, never 0% or NaN.

Classification

Derived only from eligible Approach shots that finish on the putting green or in the hole with a reliable ending distance. It is not limited to greens in regulation: shot sequence does not change the Approach classification. Off-green outcomes are excluded from this metric and remain visible in All-outcomes average leave.

Sources and context

The R&A — Rules of Golf Definitionsrules terminology PGA TOUR — Official Statisticsindustry comparison

Provenance

Metric key: approach.proximity
Calculation version: 1.3.0
Effective: September 4, 2026