Explanation of golf performance statistics : "Classement" or "Ranking" compared to other players

On the Golf App, in performance statistics, what does the ranking ("classement") percentage number mean ? I have Drive 80%, compared to others of similar handicap... what does that mean exactly ? I cannot find any explanation for these numbers.

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Garmin-Cody 10 months ago in reply to 6074399 +1 verified

The driving distance % is intended to be a % relative to driving the ball (distance) vs other Garmin users. The drive distance category is pulled from all user scorecards uploaded, and some contain incorrect…
Garmin-Cody over 1 year ago in reply to adcarlson +1 verified

Check out the Garmin Support articles linked below for more information regarding the performance stats, and the Garmin Golf handicap system:

Garmin Golf Performance Stats and Data Available

Understanding…
PTWyler over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin-Rob +9

Looking for better/more info and reach the point where the answers are given in private messages? Agree with others lots of this data needs better explanation of what it means/how it’s determined and it…
9676592 over 3 years ago +6

The information available in the Garmin Golf App is nothing short of a disgrace. Shotscope are leaving them miles behind with their latest App update. Across already miles ahead too. I will be switching…
2623657 over 2 years ago in reply to Garmin-Rob +5

I would like these % explained. I can’t figure out if I am in the top or bottom in a category.

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0 6074399 10 months ago in reply to SPARROW

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0 odd tore 10 months ago in reply to 6074399

Again, quite easy.

If You are driving 180 yds, You will find fairway approx 100%, which is way better than most.

But You will be below 50% on distance.

Right?

59 yds old, hco 17,3, I drive average approx 200 yds.

Fine.I hit the fairway, 80-90 % percentile, and for my handicap approx 50% percentile on length.

I fully understand that a 20 yr old bloke will hit further, but I will hit the fairway more often.

When he gets better he will still hit longer, but he will have lower handicap, so he will not be compared to me anymore.

0 6074399 10 months ago in reply to odd tore

That does not explain why someone driving the ball 270yards on average, has a driving distance ranking of less than 10%

0 odd tore 10 months ago in reply to 6074399

If it is a fairway miss it will not count I believe.

Or the stats show they are in the top 10%.

+1 Garmin-Cody 10 months ago in reply to 6074399

The driving distance % is intended to be a % relative to driving the ball (distance) vs other Garmin users. The drive distance category is pulled from all user scorecards uploaded, and some contain incorrect data that has not been corrected by some users. For example, a user plays a par 4 or 5 hole and the watch or device doesn't detect the following shot or two, thus resulting in the distance being attributed to the driver. This is a limitation of the current system and is the most common scenario and is a user experience concern that we are currently in the process of tracking reports from users for future improvements.

0 6074399 10 months ago in reply to Garmin-Cody

Thankyou for this answer. This should be added to the support page that explains the percentiles. This will save a lot of frustration looking for answers on why the driver distance percentile is so inaccurate.