How Do I Work Out my Average Distance?
As we said above, this all-important understanding takes time and effort. Over time you will naturally become more familiar with your distance capabilities and average but in the early years, you will have to do a bit of homework.
How to Determine the Distance Needed
Over time this will become largely instinctual but all players, the pros included, will benefit from having an accurate idea of the distance to the green, the pin, and any potential hazards. The scorecard and tee box markers will give you the total distance of the hole.
Understand Lofts
Golf is a highly competitive sport but the manufacturers are equally competitive with each trying to get a larger slice of the market. As distance is something understandably important to most golfers, many manufacturers design new clubs to hit as far as possible.