The Cheapest Way to Get Strokes Gained Data in 2026
TL;DRIf you're paying $300+ a year for stats, you're overpaying.
Strokes Gained data used to mean an Arccos kit and a $100+ annual subscription. In 2026 you can get the same quality of analysis for under $15/month, or free for two weeks with no card.
Options ranked by total first-year cost
| Option | Year 1 cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manual (Excel + PGA tables) | $0 | Tedious; only the most disciplined stick with it |
| Coach by ATX (14-day trial) | $0 for 2 weeks | No card. Full feature access. |
| Coach by ATX Caddie monthly | $179.88 | Voice capture + full SG breakdown |
| Coach by ATX Caddie annual | $149 | Same, cheaper if you commit |
| Shot Scope V5 | ~$200 one-time | Hardware + app, no recurring fee |
| Arccos Caddie | ~$120/yr + sensors | Sensors are ~$200 one-time |
Source:Public pricing from each vendor's website at time of writing.
What you actually need
- Shot-level capture (every shot, with lie and distance).
- Strokes-gained breakdown by category, versus a benchmark.
- Trend view across at least 10 rounds.
Anything beyond that is convenience, not requirement. Heat maps, club-by-club averages, and dispersion charts are nice; they don't change the answer to "what should I practice this week."
FAQ
Is there a free way to get strokes gained?+
Yes — you can compute it manually using PGA Tour shot data tables. It's tedious. Coach by ATX's 14-day trial is the cheapest practical option: $0 for two weeks, no card.
Do I need expensive hardware for accurate strokes-gained data?+
No. Phone-based capture (voice or GPS) is accurate enough at the amateur level. Hardware adds maybe 5% precision, which doesn't change your practice plan.
Stop guessing what to work on.
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