5–10 HCP Handicap Benchmarks
How does the average 5–10 hcp golfer perform? Here are the peer benchmarks for every tracked stat category, sourced from Shot Scope and other published amateur data.
Benchmarks v1.1.0 · Updated 2026-03-14
80.4
Avg Score
41%
GIR
30.2
Putts / Round
Full Benchmark Data
Complete performance metrics for 5–10 hcp golfers. These averages represent typical round-level stats across thousands of tracked rounds.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Score | 80.4 |
| Fairway % | 51.0% |
| GIR % | 41.0% |
| Putts / Round | 30.2 |
| Up & Down % | 47.0% |
| Penalties / Round | 0.9 |
| Scoring | Per Round |
|---|---|
| Eagles | 0.01 |
| Birdies | 1.40 |
| Pars | 8.70 |
| Bogeys | 5.90 |
| Double Bogeys | 1.80 |
| Triple+ | 0.40 |
What These Numbers Mean
These benchmarks represent the average performance of golfers with a 5–10 handicap index. They are derived from aggregate data across real tracked rounds, not theoretical models.
Use these numbers to understand where you stand relative to your peers. If your fairway percentage is significantly above the benchmark, you're gaining strokes off the tee. If your putts per round are higher, that's a clear area for improvement.
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Data Sources
Benchmark data sourced from Shot Scope performance tracking, Arccos aggregate reports, and USGA handicap statistics. All values are version-locked and updated periodically. See the methodology page for full citation details.
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