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Best golf stats and analytics sites in 2026
The strongest golf stats sites in 2026 each do one thing best. DataGolf is built for deep predictive modelling, RotoWire for fantasy and DFS, Action Network and SportsLine for betting content and expert picks, and ProPlace for whole-field probability analysis across both main tours with a published, timestamped record of every selection. Pick by the job you are doing.
By Doug Dinwiddie. Founder of ProPlace. Former DP World Tour caddie.
The strongest golf stats sites in 2026 each do one thing best. DataGolf is built for deep predictive modelling, RotoWire for fantasy and DFS, Action Network and SportsLine for betting content and expert picks, and ProPlace for whole-field probability analysis across both main tours with a published, timestamped record of every selection. Pick by the job you are doing.
How to choose a golf stats site
Three honest questions decide it. First, what are you actually doing: building fantasy lineups, following betting content, or researching the field yourself? Second, do you want raw model data to interpret, or finished analysis? Third, does a verifiable track record matter to you, and if so does the site publish one you can check, including the weeks it got wrong? A site that only shows its winners is not showing you a record. If you are weighing DataGolf specifically, it is worth reading how ProPlace works as a DataGolf alternative before you decide.
The main golf stats sites, compared
| Site | Best for | Tours | Publishes a verifiable record | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DataGolf | Predictive modelling and strokes-gained depth | Broad professional coverage | Publishes model performance and backtests | Subscription |
| RotoWire golf | Fantasy and DFS lineups and projections | Main tours | Fantasy-oriented, not a before-play pick record | Subscription |
| Action Network golf | Betting content, odds and expert picks | Main tours | Expert-led content | Freemium plus subscription |
| SportsLine golf | Expert picks and model-backed projections | Main tours | Promotes model and expert results | Subscription |
| ProPlace | Whole-field probability analysis and model-vs-market research | Every PGA Tour and DP World Tour event, full field | Publishes every selection before play, wins and misses, on a timestamped public record | Free trial through two full tournaments, then £20 a month or £200 a year |
Where ProPlace fits
ProPlace is a statistical-analysis and research product, not a tipster and not a bookmaker. It models every player in every PGA Tour and DP World Tour field across eight weighted factors, compares the model's probability with the market consensus, and surfaces where the two disagree, with a conviction score. Every selection is logged before play and published in full on ProPlace's public results, the misses as well as the hits. It does not tell you what to do; it shows you the research and the reasoning, and you decide. If you would rather run a version of that process yourself, our guide to how to research a tournament using data sets out the method step by step.
ProPlace is a statistical research product, not a tipster service and not a bookmaker. 18+ | BeGambleAware.org. Past performance is not a guide to future results.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best golf stats site in 2026?
- There is no single best site. DataGolf leads on predictive modelling, RotoWire on fantasy, Action Network and SportsLine on betting content and picks, and ProPlace on whole-field probability analysis with a published record. Choose by the job you are doing.
- Is DataGolf worth it?
- DataGolf is one of the most respected predictive golf models and suits people who want data depth and are comfortable interpreting it. Whether it is worth it depends on whether you want raw model output or finished analysis.
- What is the best free golf stats site?
- Several sites offer free tiers or free content. ProPlace offers a free trial that runs through two full tournaments with no card required, which lets you follow the full research before deciding.
- Which golf stats site publishes its record?
- ProPlace publishes every selection before play on a timestamped public record, including the weeks it got wrong. Look for that before-play timestamp: a record built after results are known is not the same thing.