Seattle Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Average monthly rainfall in inches overlaid with median daylight hours. A look at Seattle's iconic wet seasons and their relationship to seasonal light.

Data sources: NOAA climate normals (rainfall), USNO sunrise/sunset tables (approx. median daylight).

Golf Performance: Expected Strokes by Handicap

Expected strokes to hole out from key distances (50, 100, 150, 200 yards) for different handicap levels (Pro, Scratch, 5, 12). Inspired by Mark Broadie’s *Every Shot Counts*, this visualization shows how skill level impacts scoring efficiency, with higher handicaps requiring more strokes due to worse approach shot proximity.

Data: Values for pros based on *Every Shot Counts* by Mark Broadie; amateur values estimated from book insights. Design inspired by Edward Tufte’s principles of clear data presentation.[](https://rapsodo.com.au/blogs/golf/benefits-of-data-tracking)

Golf Performance: Putting Success by Handicap

Probability of making a putt (in percentage) at key distances (5, 8, 15, 20, 25 feet) for different handicap levels (Pro, Scratch, 5, 12). Inspired by Mark Broadie’s *Every Shot Counts*, this visualization highlights how putting performance drops with skill level and distance.

Data: Pro values from *Every Shot Counts* by Mark Broadie; amateur values estimated from book insights. Design inspired by Edward Tufte’s principles of clear data presentation.[](https://cpg.golf/ask/every-shot-counts-using-the-revolutionary-strokes-gained-statistics-to-improve-golf-performance-strategy/)[](https://www.sportperformanceanalysis.com/article/increasing-presence-of-data-analytics-in-golf)