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Birdie Tan

I help design strategy guides using real-world course analytics, so players can approach each round with confidence and clarity and #PlaySmarter.
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Women Now Make Up 28% of Golfers: How Does Your Local Track Grade Out?

More than 8 million women and girls now play golf on a course. Here is what courses can still improve, from forward tees to changing rooms, so every golfer feels welcome.

By Birdie Tan, 3 weeksSeptember 30, 2026 ago
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Why Trusting Your Golf Putting Wins More Matches

Why do players trust their putter with a match on the line, but spend all their range time hitting drivers? We break down the data to refine your practice routine.

By Birdie Tan, 4 weeksSeptember 25, 2026 ago
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Have More Fun On The Links: Lady Golfer Analytics

Curious about average female golf analytics? We explore the real numbers by age and handicap to help you optimize your golf bag and lower your scores on the course today!

By Birdie Tan, 1 monthSeptember 8, 2026 ago
Golf Tips

Stop Guessing, Start Improving: How to Practice with Purpose

Tired of aimless range sessions? Here’s how to practice with purpose using targeted drills for every part of your bag, from driver to putter.

By Birdie Tan, 2 monthsAugust 19, 2026 ago
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Steal This Strategy: How To Build A Pro-Level Golf Pre-Swing Routine

Here’s why a pre-swing routine might be the missing piece in your golf game. These are the exact steps tour pros use to create consistency before every shot.

By Birdie Tan, 3 monthsAugust 3, 2026 ago
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Smash the Grass Ceiling: The Data-Driven Revolution For Women Golfers

For too long, the narrative around golf data and analytics has felt exclusive, reserved for tour pros and the “boys’ club.” But data-driven golf improvement is for everyone, especially for amateur female golfers looking to shave strokes.

By Birdie Tan, 3 monthsJuly 11, 2026 ago
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Playing a New Golf Course: Your First-Time Strategy Guide

Master playing a new golf course with our proven strategies. Learn tee selection, ball choice, and how to read unfamiliar greens to shoot your best round today.

By Birdie Tan, 4 monthsJune 27, 2026 ago
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Fairways In Regulation: The Secret To Good Golf

Finding the short grass off the tee changes everything. Learn how mastering fairways in regulation will dramatically improve your golf game and lower your handicap fast.

By Birdie Tan, 4 monthsJune 20, 2026 ago
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The Southern Pines Golf Strategy For Lady High Handicaps

Heading to Southern Pines for a golf trip? Don’t let the turtleback greens ruin your score. Here’s a blueprint for a lady golfer to break 100.

By Birdie Tan, 5 monthsJune 1, 2026 ago
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Are You Gaining Or Losing? How To Calculate Strokes Gained In Golf

Stop guessing what’s wrong with your game. Learn how Strokes Gained turns frustration into a data-driven path to lower scores. The secret to your next breakthrough is in the numbers.

By Birdie Tan, 6 monthsMay 4, 2026 ago

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