dang3rtown Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Golf Digest got their hands on some data on how long people really drive the ball. I think the MGS crowd is pretty realistic but the general public may be a bit surprised! Drives Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Most golfers have selective memory when it comes to distance. We tend to remember the longest shots we ever hit on each clubs and suddenly it became our avg. I've been using the laser yardage for a long time and remember how shock I was to learn that my distance is about 20 yards off per clubs because if I hit the front of the green I automatically register that it's the distance I hit to the flag, never mind that's it's a back pin and I was 25 yards short. Nowadays, I can't do it. I'm using the game golf live which keeps track of every shots I hit on the course. It's a humbling experience but also made me a better golfer who play high percentage shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Good luck with this thread. I did one last year from an article that demonstrated that the biggest difference between a scratch player and a touring pro was distance. That didn't go over well. My league round on Tuesday was the classic. I'm sure that if you asked my opponent what his average drive was he would say 250-260. Well yes we're in a drought and when he hit a good straight drive down hill down wind he hit it 260. But I hit more drives longer than he did even though his potential distance was greater then mine. My average is a shade under 230. Its closer to 240 right now because of the drought. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I don't think it's that critical to average the good shots only. Look at the Most Wanted Driver Test, data is normalized, counting 10-12 "good" shots and outliers are removed. It's definitely wrong to count your longest drive as average, but I think it's acceptable to dislodge the ladies and worm burners and calculate based on the normal shots. SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngsimon09 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I used to be one of those guys who thought they hit it 300 consistently... not even close. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 People over estimate their distance(s) big time.Not out of spite,but more out of slight ignorance.Anything 250 plus off the tee is really a long way.Many that say they hit 300 are actually 250-260 when scanned.Even some older tracks have their holes measured wrong.And flight monitors aren't something I go by as well.Played with a youth who was 290 on the monitor.On the course I had him at 261 to 267 with roll with my gps.He was also swinging very well that day But if someone wants to say they are a 300 hitter than more power too you. Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I haven't taken the time to do any checking of my driver distances in the past year. I'm 62. I haven't noticed any loss in distance either. I'm still around 300 yards. JK. LOL I used to claim 248 with my driver on any course in my region. That means same course conditions. Which are generally hard and fast. So if I were measuring my driver distance in FLorida or New York I'd probably be hitting it 247. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Internet golfers are always longer! That's what she said last night right? Heck I know I'm short, well off the tee that is. Frankly I would consider accuracy more of a good thing than the long bomb. With that being said, I think golfers as a whole will always see them selves hitting the ball further than what their true averages are. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 My driver distance was based off of my home course yardage markers on the tee box. 2 years ago they were almost all found to be wrong. Since then, I have found my average distance to be around 230 - 240. When I'm having a really good day with the driver.... 250-260 isn't out of the question. Unfortunately, I'm finding age is winning and those days are rare for me any more. If I'm honest, I'm probably 230+ most of the time. Father Time sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I average about 308.2 yards. Then the power went out and my ps4 with Tiger Woods playing shutdown.. 😂😂 MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmith123 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Golf Digest got their hands on some data on how long people really drive the ball. I think the MGS crowd is pretty realistic but the general public may be a bit surprised! Drives This is a great thread dang3r ðŸ‘. One of my favorite things to chat about because it is realistic. The impressive stat isn't how long something was but the actual carry. When Dustin Johnson carries the ball 300+, that is impressive. Most guys who actually reach 300 yards do it on accident with that occasional swing or getting 30 yards of roll on a draw fairway downhill. I will be honest with anyone to say that I don't hit it 300 yards most of the time. I have the capability and swing speed to do it, but it isn't worth the loss of accuracy. If I make a good 85% swing with driver I'm gonna be in the 285 range which is more than enough on any course I play. The funny thing is you don't hear guys brag about the shorter areas of the game. Everyone uses distance off the tee as a benchmark. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaksy68 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I always find it amusing when guys say they carry it 280. Sure some do, but of the long guys I play with, only a couple hit it around 300 regularly. One of them is a former tour pro who can get it out around 330, occasionally out to 370. Another one is a guy who played college golf and made an All American list (although he is an Aussie!) I get one out around 300 about once a year, and wonder what went right. My solid ones are 275, but my average is significantly less. People never seem to include their bad ones in the average, but don't hesitate to include their best. 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbear Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I used to be one of those guys who thought they hit it 300 consistently... not even close. IMG_2934.PNG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy What app are you using? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chershey Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What app are you using? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy He's using Gamegolf. It has tags screwed into the grips that you tap to a gps unit you were on your belt before each shot. It's a great tracker to see your true distances. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist SM7 Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Bettinardi Queen B 10 34.5" Titleist Pro V1 or Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCLeo12 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 He's using Gamegolf. It has tags screwed into the grips that you tap to a gps unit you were on your belt before each shot. It's a great tracker to see your true distances. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I only have one round with mine but I like it. I forgot to tag about 1/3 of my shots though. I averaged 293 with the driver for the first round with a long of 344yds Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5 Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I still use the mark feature on my sky caddie. Since I don't get much rollout on my drives it's fairly accurate. Still I take 10 yards off to account for roll when figuring my average. By doing so, I can comfortably rely on my carry distance to get over hazards. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I always find it amusing when guys say they carry it 280. Sure some do, but of the long guys I play with, only a couple hit it around 300 regularly. One of them is a former tour pro who can get it out around 330, occasionally out to 370. Another one is a guy who played college golf and made an All American list (although he is an Aussie!) I get one out around 300 about once a year, and wonder what went right. My solid ones are 275, but my average is significantly less. People never seem to include their bad ones in the average, but don't hesitate to include their best. It's called "Selective amnesia" Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The funny thing is you don't hear guys brag about the shorter areas of the game. Everyone uses distance off the tee as a benchmark. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Agree. people like to pounds their drives at the range. Golfers has not changed. Most people still likes their driver, hence most golfers are still 15+ handicap. I'll take up your invitation and brag about the short game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What's the expression, "drive for show.. putt for dough"? I really don't care how far I hit, but how accurate I can be. If a 220 drive puts me in position to hit a better shot into the green I'll go that route every time. What kills my score, you got it. PUTTING. planet earth F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What's the expression, "drive for show.. putt for dough"? I really don't care how far I hit, but how accurate I can be. If a 220 drive puts me in position to hit a better shot into the green I'll go that route every time. What kills my score, you got it. PUTTING. planet earth Actually this entire thread argues the opposite. If people actually hit it as far as they say they do they'd be much better. There is a far greater gap between a scratch golfer and a touring pro with driver than with putter. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Actually this entire thread argues the opposite. If people actually hit it as far as they say they do they'd be much better. There is a far greater gap between a scratch golfer and a touring pro with driver than with putter. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy So... Talk for show, drive for mediocrity? Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 All points are valid, based on each view point. Yes you are correct in saying average putts per round are close between pros and ametuers. My only point was too much emphasis is put on distance. And for me putting is more important, than driving distance. planet earth F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Agree. people like to pounds their drives at the range. Golfers has not changed. Most people still likes their driver, hence most golfers are still 15+ handicap. I'll take up your invitation and brag about the short game.Show off... Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 As much fun as it is to pump a drive 250+ yards down the fairway say 50% of the time. I'd take going 20 yards less for being in the fairway a lot more. It's amazing how much easier the game is when the ball is in the short grass. Seems like common sense, but way too many times have I gone out with friends and we spend more time look for long drives in the woods then actually enjoying putting up good scores. My father in law has a average drive of about 210 up to 230 on a good day, but he's straight as can be. He's tough to beat when his short game is working because he's always has relatively easy shots into the greens. Distance so often dominates headlines, but could you imagine how much better golfers in general would be if they just focused on putting decent drives down the middle rather then hit the ball as far they can? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 As much fun as it is to pump a drive 250+ yards down the fairway say 50% of the time. I'd take going 20 yards less for being in the fairway a lot more. It's amazing how much easier the game is when the ball is in the short grass. Seems like common sense, but way too many times have I gone out with friends and we spend more time look for long drives in the woods then actually enjoying putting up good scores. My father in law has a average drive of about 210 up to 230 on a good day, but he's straight as can be. He's tough to beat when his short game is working because he's always has relatively easy shots into the greens. Distance so often dominates headlines, but could you imagine how much better golfers in general would be if they just focused on putting decent drives down the middle rather then hit the ball as far they can? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy You speak the truth! ðŸŒï¸â›³ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillnumber1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Most people still likes their driver, hence most golfers are still 15+ handicap. I'll take up your invitation and brag about the short game. Good work Rusty1885. If I hit 85% of greens and averaged 1.7 putts per hole, I would be very pleased. Get those putts per round under 30, like 1.6 per hole, and you are scratch. You are right there! --WITB-- Ping i15 Driver 9.5° Stiff Ping i25 Fairway 15° Stiff Kasco k2k 44 Utility 19° Stiff Kasco k2k 55 Utility 22° Stiff Miura CB-501 Irons 5-9 KBS Tour Stiff Scratch 8620 d/d grind PW 47° Scratch 8620 d/d grind GW 53° Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 SW 58° 2 dot Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 LW 60° 1 dot Never Compromise Putter Sub 30 Type-50 Snell MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillnumber1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 While I am the first to admit that I like outdriving my friends, the problem I find is that when the 1 Metal is working well I tend to use it on holes that I should not. A good drive, in the fairway, sets you up for a GIR and builds confidence. However, I would generally agree with the posters who say they would trade better accuracy at the cost of some distance. One of my buddies (whom I consistently out-drive) has beaten me pretty regularly for the past year. Whenever I am puffing my chest over a bomb (relative) I hit off the tee, he says, "My only opponent is the golf course." It reminds me that I need to mature. --WITB-- Ping i15 Driver 9.5° Stiff Ping i25 Fairway 15° Stiff Kasco k2k 44 Utility 19° Stiff Kasco k2k 55 Utility 22° Stiff Miura CB-501 Irons 5-9 KBS Tour Stiff Scratch 8620 d/d grind PW 47° Scratch 8620 d/d grind GW 53° Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 SW 58° 2 dot Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 LW 60° 1 dot Never Compromise Putter Sub 30 Type-50 Snell MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'll never lie about how far I drive the ball. I'm short, average build and still learning the game so if I can get a ball down the fairway 220 carry, I'll be perfectly content. As long as I can get it on the green in 2-3 strokes depending on the hole, I'll have a chance at making par or better. Par or better and Cameron is a happy man Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmith123 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 A lot of my best rounds have come from using long irons and fairway metals off the tee. My thought off the tee isn't about how far can I hit my tee ball, but how far do I want to hit it so my next shot is to my strength? Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Show off... Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Hey now... I'm the proved that you don't need long drives to score well. Playing the high percentage shots may not feel heroic but it helps me avoid big numbers. I do dedicate a one or 2 pure ego round(s) a month to flush it out of my system. Some says those are my sandbagging rounds. It's not a patented secret, if I can do it anyone can. Avg LPGA carry their drives 218 yards, that's what I'm comparing my game against, not the PGA. Good work Rusty1885. If I hit 85% of greens and averaged 1.7 putts per hole, I would be very pleased. Get those putts per round under 30, like 1.6 per hole, and you are scratch. You are right there! Show off...Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile appThanks, I'm trying to get there. It was easier to do when I was playing 4-5 round a week dropping down to 2-3 is much harder to keep the touch sharp enough for scratch golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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