World #41Where Kitayama gains and loses strokes versus the field.
Gains strokes primarily through iron play and approach accuracy. Approach ranks in the top 6% with +0.608 strokes gained, consistently finding greens and creating birdie opportunities. Tee-to-green (+0.840) significantly outperforms putting (-0.120), indicating a precision-first game.
Average distance from the pin by approach yardage, 36' 2 overall.
How Kitayama has been trending across the last few events.
| Event | Pos | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Baycurrent Classic | T61 | -4.805 |
| BMW Championship | T26 | -0.600 |
| FedEx St. Jude Championship | T12 | +4.360 |
| 3M Open | T24 | +5.031 |
| The Open Championship | T40 | – |