My only issue with the Stats Brigade is that, although its a decent size sample, there are plenty of average ability golfers who, if they had to, would hit more fairways and score better with out a driver.
To come out with the generalised view that "every" golfer should do this or that is flawed.
Of course many will score better hitting a driver but not everyone....
From the Shotscope text..almost the single most used word is Average....on average, the average etc etc.
No decrying the data, for many, maybe most, the driver is the one to go for.
But averages are not actuals and I think that gets lost in the numbers...
Don't forget there are, I'm guessing, more golfers who don't use any form of stat tracking than there are who do.
Just my opinion of course..
I say - use whatever keeps the ball in play depending on your ability and the shot you have in front of you.