Past Articles from Aaron Howard

Aaron Howard

Aaron Howard is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Franklin & Marshall College. He loves to play disc golf and to think about things he loves quantitatively. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram.

  1. When Will Paige Pierce Break 1000? A Re-Evaluation

    Is the world champ still on pace to reach 1000 by 2022?

  2. Is McBeth’s Rating The Result of Inflation?

    Inflation is real, but does it explain McBeth's 1062?

  3. Flight Numbers: Are Pros Getting Better At Putting?

    The women's competition continues to evolve at a fast pace

  4. Flight Numbers: Is It Better To Be Lucky Or Good?

    A Look Back At The 2019 Season Through Deviations

  5. Why Moving Day At USDGC Could Be The Key Round

    The third round is crucial at USDGC.

  6. Flight Numbers: The Goldilocks Principle At Pro Worlds

    Using O.B. rates to dictate when players should "go for it"

  7. Drive For Dough And Putt For Show – Part 4: C1X Putting

    A tweak to putting stats has changed our previous analyses

  8. Flight Numbers: How Field Size Influences Tournament Results

    Are winners recording higher ratings at events with more players?

  9. Does Garrett Gurthie Play Better On Wooded Or Open Courses?

    Gurthie’s win at Masters Cup should be no surprise

  10. McBeth Passes Climo To Become All-Time PDGA Money Earner

    Paul McBeth beat a very strong Jonesboro Open field by three strokes while averaging 1062-rated golf.

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