@0e23c07d: Stokes gained is a statistic used in golf to measure a player's performance relative to the rest of the field. It takes into account the number of strokes a player takes to complete a hole or a round, and compares it to the average number of strokes taken by other players on the same hole or round. A positive strokes gained value means a player is performing better than the field average, while a negative value means the opposite.

To use strokes gained to improve your game, you can analyze which areas of your game are causing you to lose strokes compared to the field average. For example, if you are consistently losing strokes on the putting green, you may want to focus on improving your putting skills. By tracking your strokes gained statistics over time, you can see if your improvements are leading to better performance on the course.