ANSR

LAB

Research and simple web tools for golf. A lab where we pursue the science behind the game.

The Science of Distance

Distance

The shortest path from where you are to where you want to be is driven by data, not guesswork.

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Fade vs. Draw

Shot Shape

A fade isn’t “short”—it’s predictable. You can plan for it.

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The Cost of Short-Siding

Short Game

Don’t short side. Missing to the fat side is the strongest attack, backed by probability.

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Where to Aim

Strategy & Shot

If your up-and-down odds drop below 40%, stop aiming at the pin. Aim for the center of the green.

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Forces You Can’t See

All

Environment affects distance more than many realize—often more than a small swing change.

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Stock Distance

Strategy & Shot

Stock distance—the yardage you can rely on—is the foundation of score strategy.

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Where to Look

Tip

Two seconds of stillness can define your putt.

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How Shots Spread

Strategy & Shot

Dispersion parameters by distance drive the accuracy of any physics engine.

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Mallet or Blade?

Putting

Choose your putter in the space between data and feel.

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Breaking 100, Part 1

Strategy

The fastest way to lower your score is through game management, not swing overhaul.

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Easier Improvement

Method

When attention moves outside the body, the brain shifts the motor system into autopilot.

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Putting and the Brain

Putting

Whether the putt drops is largely decided before the stroke—by the brain’s readiness.

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Angle of Attack

Shot

A few degrees of angle change produce large shifts in distance and spin.

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Swing vs. Score

Swing

A pretty swing does not guarantee a better score.

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Global Golf Course Count

Data

38,000+ courses worldwide (18-hole equivalent). USA leads; Japan ranks #1 in Asia.

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ANSWER vs. World Apps

Positioning

Focused on lowering your score. EV/SG, environmental data, and PDF export set us apart.

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Score Distribution & Improvement Balance

Data & Strategy

Golf is a sport where most never meet strategy. Tech vs. strategy balance is key to breaking through.

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Are stupid people bad at golf?

Cognitive Analysis

No truly skilled golfer is a dumb person who doesn't think.

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Golf Course Cost Breakdown

Data

Most of your fee goes to maintenance, facilities, and debt. Profit margins are slim.

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Shortest Path to Golf Growth

Method

Go fast digitally, go deep analog. Drop the GPS, pick up a pencil. That’s the shortest path to getting better.

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Rule 4.3a(1) DMD & Yardage Book

Rules

Prior notes OK, real-time data NG. One wrong tap on your phone can be a breach.

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