How far do PGA Tour players hit the golf ball?
However, they still hit the ball farther than most of you, even the shortest knockers, including the guys who struggle to drive the ball 270 yards. How far PGA Tour players hit the golf ball with each club in their bag isn't an exact science, however.
How far are Average Joes hitting the golf ball?
And just how far are Average Joes hitting the golf ball? According to the data collected and analyzed, the average driving distance for male amateur club golfers in 2017 was 208.1 yards. (This number was 200 yards in 1996.)
Why do PGA Tour golfers hit the ball so far?
There's also one week per year where PGA Tour players hit the ball outrageously far. At the WGC-Mexico Championship, played in Mexico City at an elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level, the golf ball flies much farther because of the elevation change. The ball goes some 12.5-15 percent longer.
How far does the average golfer hit a driver off the tee?
Players with a handicap of 6 or better averaged 236 yards off the tee, handicaps of 6-12 averaged 212 yards, 13-20 handicaps averaged 198 yards and 21 handicaps and higher averaged 188 yards (89 percent of the total shots were hit with a driver).
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How Far Can Dustin Johnson hit a golf ball?
Dustin Johnson – 489 yards at the 2018 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Who is the straightest driver on the PGA Tour?
Calvin Peete was the straightest driver in PGA Tour history — these were his 2 accuracy keys.
How far can Bryson carry a golf ball?
When it comes to the driver, Bryson DeChambeau can comfortably strike the ball well beyond 300 yards. It has become such an effortless task for him to get it past 300. In fact, the average distance DeChambeau can get with his driver is 325 yards!
Who is the most accurate golfer?
Ryan ArmourDriving Accuracy PercentageRANKRANK LAST WEEKPLAYER NAME11Ryan Armour22Brian Stuard34Chez Reavie43Abraham Ancer60 more rows
Who is the longest ball hitter in golf?
Longest DrivesRANKRANK LAST WEEKPLAYER NAME11Scott Stallings22Adam SchenkT3T3Stephan JaegerT3T3Jon Rahm46 more rows
Who is the longest hitter in professional golf?
Hart du Preez, the 26-year-old Pretoria native who will make his PGA Tour debut at The American Express on a sponsor invitation, can swing the driver more than 140 mph and last season led the Sunshine Tour in driving distance at an average clip of 373.07 yards.
How far does Tiger hit his 9 iron?
His long irons (2- to 4-iron) range from 250 to 200 yards. His middle irons (5, 6, 7) range from 208 to 172 yards. His 8-iron travels 158 yards, and 9-iron flies 142.
How long is DeChambeau's driver?
46 inchesBryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events. Golf's governing bodies announced a new “model local rule” available Jan. 1 that would limit the maximum length of all clubs except the putter to 46 inches.
What is the farthest drive ever hit?
515 yardsSome shots in competitions surpass 400 yards (366 m). The world record recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest drive in a competition is 515 yards (471 m) by 64-year-old Mike Austin in 1974 at the US Senior National Open Qualifier with a 43.5" steel shafted persimmon wood driver.
Who has the most beautiful golf swing?
Prettiest swings in golfFred Couples. Fred Couples' swing is long-flowing, rhythmic and effortless, and lands Mr. ... Mickey Wright. ... Tiger Woods, 2000. ... Adam Scott. ... Sam Snead. ... Gene Littler. ... Seve Ballesteros. ... Payne Stewart.More items...
Who is the greatest putter of all time?
The 15 Best Putters of All Time, Other than Jack and TigerTom Watson.Billy Casper.Ben Crenshaw.Hale Irwin.Gary Player.Raymond Floyd.Jerry Barber.Brad Faxon.More items...•
Who is the number 1 putter on tour?
Check it out.Jordan Spieth. 8 of 10.Brandt Snedeker. 7 of 10. ... Brian Gay. 6 of 10. ... Rory McIlroy. 5 of 10. ... Matt Kuchar. 4 of 10. ... Aaron Baddeley. 3 of 10. ... Brendon Todd. 2 of 10. Part of Brendon Todd's fabulous short game is his putting. ... Chris Kirk. 1 of 10. Chris KIrk has proved to be a clutch putter on the PGA Tour. ... More items...
Learning a new way to square the clubface
When your trail hand is on the club, it’s easy to use it to square the clubface. When you don’t have it there, figuring out how to close the face at high speeds is a lot more tricky.
Not too much grip tension
Tension, in particular grip tension, was a performance killer. High grip tension seemed to promote an over-the-top move that resulted in a weak fade. With a lead-arm-only swing, a little forearm pronation in transition was helpful.
Ball position (slightly) more forward
In order to give more time for this effect to generate speed, I would play the ball further forward, close my stance to the target, and hit straight pulls. Near impact, the face closes faster than the path, so this extra bit of time in the downswing facilitated a more favorable face-to-path relationship at impact as well.
Hit the Ball Far By Adding Size, Muscle to Your Frame
If we all had the frame of Dustin Johnson, I’m sure our golf balls would be flying further down the fairways.
Improve Your Smash Factor to Hit Further Golf Shots
The next important tip that you can control and improve upon is the smash factor. I’m sure there is a formal definition for smash factor but the way I explain it is the combination of hitting the ball in the sweet spot of the club face and with great swing speed.
Golf Score Improvement Resources
If you want to take your golf game to the next level, see your scores drop, your drives get longer off the tee, less 3 putting, more up & downs, then you need to check out these resources below.
