Bet The Process Ryder Cup and Data Golf with Matt Courchene | Sponsored by Novig
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Sep 24, 2025 Matt Courchene, founder of Data Golf and golf analytics expert, dives into the fascinating world of golf data. He shares insights on how Data Golf has evolved and its impact on the sport. The conversation heats up with discussions about the Ryder Cup, including the role of analytics in team strategies and player selections. Matt compares player performance and explores the concept of home advantage, revealing intriguing statistics. Get ready for a mix of golf passion and data-driven predictions!
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How DataGolf Began
- Matt Courchene and his brother Will started DataGolf from grad-school curiosity and PJ Tour shot data in 2015.
- They turned a blog and a basic predictive model into a full-time golf analytics site by 2019.
On Keegan Bradley's Captain Picks
- Matt said Keegan Bradley's picks looked reasonable and he was glad Keegan didn't pick himself.
- Picking yourself can add undue pressure without much model justification.
U.S. Underperformance Is Small But Noticeable
- Ryder Cup historical data shows a small U.S. underperformance versus expectation, roughly 52% expected vs 48% actual.
- The effect is borderline significant but likely still within sampling noise given limited matches.