average 300 yards really?

[Gman209]

I've read so many threads about people averaging 300 yards off the tee, seems like they are posting the same problems I've had or having but I'm amazed that a high percent of people always mention that they average over 300 yards a drive. I average in the neighborhood of 230 and I feel like when I hit one 250 i've "crushed" it. I've only hit over 300 yards four times in my 3 years of playing. Am I really that far behind everyone else because I'm no were near averaging over 300 yards a drive and I play often. (I'm a 15 hdp)

[gord962]

Re: average 300 yards really?

I would suggest that you are about average. Most people who hit in the 300s are usually posting to brag about their ability to hit a ball that far (I know I am guilty of this myself) but I know any of the people I golf with on a regular basis rarely hit over 250.

[Gman209]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Thanks, I appreciate your input, I see so many people posting about hitting over 300 it could give a guy a complex.

[jbrunk]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Unless you live and play in West Texas (as I do), I would guess most posters do not hit it that far. I hit it about 290 including roll out here because it is hard. When I go to Missouri for our annual golf trip, My drives are usually around 250 and many of those plug or even back up in the fairway.

[89imf]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Hi,

The Golf Channel online has Tiger hitting his driver on a normal day with normal conditions, 285 yards of carry.

I have only played with few golfers who could do that on a regular basis. I'm not one of them.

[Burnaby Special]

Re: average 300 yards really?

at the range, feeling loose, no score to screw up..... 300 yards incl. roll, I will hit very often when it is hot out. with s#itty range balls

But I did hit a 300 yard drive on the course the other day, it was a 349 yard hole, I just swung smooth with an easy tempo, must have hit smack dab in the SS and I was pitching it to the green from inside of 50 yards.
Ball was a pro v1x
What's funny is....
all my drives feel the same way, but the results are not always the same.
I guess it is the forgiveness in these new 460cc drivers

[aftford]

Re: average 300 yards really?

The trees, rough and fairway bunkers are full of long hitters.

[mont86]

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Gman you make a good point. It seems like everyone except me is hitting 300 hundred yarders. It also seems like evryone has a 115 mph swing speed too. My car can't even do 115!

[doogkie]

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gord is right, most amateurs really only hit is 230-250, they only think they hit it really far, ive had longer drives, and i can see why a tour pro can do it because they hit thousands of balls a day and can hit it perfect everytime

[alexk]

Re: average 300 yards really?

The roll will vary from course and wind. If you just count the carry distance , most amateur hit only 200-240 yard carry with driver. Even Tiger average is 300.4 , vijay is 294.6. These people hit 1000 balls everyday.

But every one can hit 5 wood for 200 yards. May be 5 wood is easiest club to hit.

[shootin4par]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Most peopel average 250 or less, but remeber this, with good techique MOST EVERYONE should be able to hit drives 270+ Honestly it is not that hard to hit it that far. Good set up, grip, balance, cupped right wrist, maintained spine angle, do that and you will hit far.

[lgskywalker37]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Most peopel average 250 or less, but remeber this, with good techique MOST EVERYONE should be able to hit drives 270+ Honestly it is not that hard to hit it that far. Good set up, grip, balance, cupped right wrist, maintained spine angle, do that and you will hit far.

I agree, 270+. i am 6'1" and 165 (skinny guy) and i can hit 270, it is all because of technique. i started 5 months ago hitting 200ish. the main keys for me was the gregs RHD and a tension free swing. gave me that extra 60-80 yds, no exageration. just a better technique

[Burnaby Special]

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I agree, 270+. i am 6'1" and 165 (skinny guy) and i can hit 270, it is all because of technique. i started 5 months ago hitting 200ish. the main keys for me was the gregs RHD and a tension free swing. gave me that extra 60-80 yds, no exageration. just a better technique

It's amazing how far an easy swing will go, with my ss of 105, I will swing my driver at about 80-85%
If I try to swing harder/faster, I loose control and honestly, even if I connect well with the ball, I don't think it goes much further.

The easy tempo allows for a higher chance of hitting it right in the sweet spot, creating more distance and control.

[lgskywalker37]

Re: average 300 yards really?

It's amazing how far an easy swing will go, with my ss of 105, I will swing my driver at about 80-85%
If I try to swing harder/faster, I loose control and honestly, even if I connect well with the ball, I don't think it goes much further.

The easy tempo allows for a higher chance of hitting it right in the sweet spot, creating more distance and control.

very true, but i think another reason an easy swing goes further is becaue you will usaully have less tension then when you are trying to kill it

[CantPuttICant]

Re: average 300 yards really?

Hit it between 220-260 yards carry. We get no roll here where I live in Scotland. I'm sure if I went to play in warmer climates and with firmer ground, I could hit up to 280. I agree with when you feel you swing hard and connect properly, it doesn't go much further. Swinging harder doesn't equal more club head speed though.