Stop playing "Ego Golf." Most amateurs lose 4 to 6 strokes a round simply because they don't know their real distances. The Bag page in Birdie Lab is where we kill the guesswork and replace it with "The Truth." Whether you’re logging a single flushed 7-iron or importing a mountain of launch monitor data via CSV, this guide shows you how to build a data-backed bag that actually keeps you on the green. No more "feeling" your yardages—it's time to know them.

By logging your actual shot data, Birdie Lab calculates your real-world averages, identifies gapping issues, and helps you make smarter club selections on the course.

Here is how to set up your bag using manual entry or bulk imports.

Method 1: Manual "Add Shot" Entry

Best for: Logging shots during a range session or adding a few key distances after a round.

1. Navigate to The Bag: Open the app and select "The Bag" from the main menu.

2. Select "Add Shot": Tap the ADD SHOT button.

3. Input Data: * Select the Club used.

   • Enter the Total Distance.

   • (Optional) Link it to a specific round if prompted.

Birdie Lab will immediately factor this into your Club Consistency metrics, updating your average, maximum, and distance variation.

Method 2: Bulk CSV Import (The "Data Nerd" Special)

Best for: Importing historical data from launch monitors (Trackman, GCQuad, Rapsodo) or personal spreadsheets.

If you have a mountain of data, don't type it in one by one. Use our wide-format importer to backfill your history in seconds.

1. Prepare your File: Ensure your data matches the Birdie Lab CSV format.

   • Columns should include: Course, Date, and your club identifiers (e.g., 4i, 5i, 6i).

   • You can use the provided User Club Data Template.csv template as a guide.

2. Upload: In the Bag module, select IMPORT CSV.

Understanding Your "Bag Analytics"

Once your data is in, Birdie Lab provides three key views to help you stop leaking strokes:

• The Gapping Table: Identifies "dead zones" in your bag. If your 5-hybrid and 6-iron both go 170 yards, you’re carrying an extra club for no reason.

• Club Consistency: We show you the Variation in your shots. A club with a tight circle of data is your "Safety Club"; a club with high variation is the one staying in the bag on high-stakes holes.

• Real-World Averages: This isn't your "flushed" distance. It’s the cold, hard average of every shot you’ve logged. Use this number when pulling a club, and you'll find yourself on the green instead of in the front bunker.

Pro Tip: The "Ego Check" Strategy

Compare your "Max" distance to your "Average." If there’s a 20-yard gap, you’re likely over-estimating your power. Start playing to your average distance, and watch your handicap drop.

READY TO STOP GUESSING?