so, how far do we really hit it

Release · 2017-01-05T21:24:13+00:00

Now I don't feel too sad. http://www.golfdigest.com/story/how-far-do-average-golfers-really-hit-it-new-distance-data-will-surprise-you?mbid=nl_010517_daily_h...

ode

+1 on GPS.....I think too many report distances based on launch monitor numbers vs. on course numbers.

azgreg

ode +1 on GPS.....I think too many report distances based on launch monitor numbers vs. on course numbers.

Agree. I've been on a number of launch monitors and none of them come close to on course performance.

Cwing

Very good to reasonable contact.
Driver 220 up to about 240 carry.
4 wood 220 Total
3H 200
4H 190
5I 175
6I 165
7I 155
8I 145
9I 135
PW 125
UW 115
SW 54 95
LW 58 85

Of course bad shots can be much shorter and best shots can be about 10 yds longer with all but the wedges.

Garmin g6

fatshot

Interesting.....I too have a Garmin GPS, and I often use it to measure my distances, usually with my longer clubs,
as my feedback on iron shots traveling X yards comes from whether I finish pin high, long, or short.
My drives averaged 213 yards this past season.....I try to measure several, but not all, drives in each round. I tried
to measure some solid hits, some average ones, and some poor ones to get an accurate average. As a previous poster said, a Garmin is a humbling thing, but it's damned useful to know the true information, so you can apply it to the shots you need to play and the distances you need to carry. My distances are my distances, and it matters a lot less to me now what club I hit 140 or 150, just as long as I know I have the right club. Before rangefinders, everybody in our group would ask "What club did you hit?" and it became a macho thing to take less club to hit it the same distance as the other guys. Now, we all ask "What yardage club did you hit?" and go from there......

mainuh

fatshot

As you noted from me - distances are humbling with GPS.
You're correct in addition that it, when used correctly, allows you to pull the more or less correct club on a shot based on prior measurements of the same +/- distance for your current.
Every one of us here has club distances intuitively ingrained in our noggin -
The advantange, for me, is that my GPS, will give me the shortest # to the green which allows me to make the "smartest" choice. ;-)

rob

Typhoon

I either use my GPS watch or when I get to my drive I laser back to the guys teeing off .

Laser targets etc...

backinit

Typhoon

We were playing Far Corner maybe 14 years ago. We both nutted one and ran out of fairway. When we got to the drives you used your range finder and the ball washer for reference. I am pretty sure we were at 290 and 312. We are some abnormal bitches.

ode

D/10.5-260
4w/16-235
2h/18-220
4h/22-195
6i/27-182
7i/31-168
8i/35-155
9i/40-143
Pw/45-130
Gw/50-118
Sw/56*-95

D, 3w, 2h are all off the tee, so a few yds less off the deck...everything else off the fwy., yardages are total with roll, the only club I can back up is the sw, and just a smidge. The irons are obviously strong, but the spacing works for me, after the 8i, 5 of separation, which I prefer, wish they were all 5. I probably could go with a traditional gw in addition to the gw which matches my set. Two spots if need be so the other would go to the 14 919 f/d, but really don't need it at my home course other than just to hit off the tee for fun occasionally, thing is long, as are the 590 dih, can get some extra out of those if need be. Will toy with a 24 590 DIH to replace the 6i (seems to be a spot in my bag where I can never get comfortable with a club).

ode

What is the deal, won't let me use my degree character, it puts the text in italics, weird.

Release

° hold down the -alt- while typing 0176 on the number pad.°°°

ode

D/10.5*-261

Thx seems to have worked*

PA-PLAYA

Too many variables to identify any means of a conclusive average.

I've never inflated my distance, for two reasons... one - why would I brag about hitting the ball 30 yards further, knowing that I occasionally play with some guys here who read my posts?! LOL

Secondly - as much as I'd love another 20-30 yards off the tee, distance really isn't holding my game back, at least based on the preferred tee boxes I tend to play. If you put me back to 6800 yards, then certainly... I'm gonna be hitting lumber into a lot of greens, and that's in no way shape or form something I'd enjoy anymore. Maybe 10 years ago I could've managed it. Of course - 10 years ago I was hitting the ball 20 yards further too.

Once you figure in overall athleticism, flexibility, age, technique, playing level, height and body build, frequency of play, etc. it becomes futile to attempt to base an average distance on some sort of reliable metric. Too many variables.

glebert

I don't think I play often enough to know my average distances. I mostly hope, pray, and swear.

So how does it know if you are hitting a full PW shot or a 3/4 or 1/2 shot, since you know it's a WEDGE.

kchacker

glebert So how does it know if you are hitting a full PW shot or a 3/4 or 1/2 shot, since you know it's a WEDGE.

Game Golf provides awesome data, but I think you've answered the question. I do not believe it knows. I don't own one but my friend does.

The 133 yard 7 iron doesn't surprise me one bit, nor do any of the other numbers. If anything, the driver numbers were a touch longer than I expected.

I do believe you've solved the wedge riddle, though.

ode

azgreg yep, I do a winter league and the numbers are whack....Plus, I typically stink hitting indoors and am one who see better #'s outside.

Typhoon

azgreg

You've seen my launch monitor posts....a lot of them are all over the place. I know how far I hit it on the course and then I can actually find a launch monitor that gives me those distances if I want to see spin etc..

Typhoon

ode
I work at an indoor place so here's the hitting inside issue...

You tend to " stop" when the ball hits the net in front in front of u. It's like you are hitting the ball to the net. Outside you're hitting to something in the distance and you swing differently...you watch the ball go and then after 5-6 seconds, land. Inside, before you feel the ball leave the clubface your done.

It happens with me and a lot of people.

mainuh

SVonhof

Steve, my gawd - it's been a long, long time.
For those unfamiliar w/ Steve, he's a good guy from a long lost forum.

We have had some back and forths in the past and he is a "gentleman".
Good to see ya' here.

rob

LBlack14

mainuh

Must've been a real long time. So long that he changed his name from Scott to Steve. 😋

PA-PLAYA

I know our on-course measuring devices have a way of humbling us as it relates to how far we think we hit the ball versus reality... but I personally can't think of anything, over the past 15-20 years, that has been more of a benefit to the average golfer.

GPS/laser range finders have played a significant role in my own personal improvements over the years, that is for sure.

SVonhof

LBlack14
Not uncommon! On the AVS Forum, for a while I had in my signature "My Name is not Steve"!
no big deal!

I also sometimes am called John by people and that's my dad's name and yes I look like him, but the people that have done it have not known my dad... Strange.

sdandrea1

SVonhof

My name is Steve, so kind words accepted. 😊

Provisional

sdandrea1" Kind word"

Provisional

It seems mostly younger set, < 65, get out past 240 regularly in my experience . Certainly GPS gives reality check when we think we're out there in fantasy land. I still try the members tees if I feel lucky , but would be wiser to stick to super senior distance . Hard to give it up though . Lately, finding my pulled drives out at 230 with my new Cleveland 270UL, and think if I could play more often , I can gain on that a little .
My PW has always been my 100 yd club, but on a rare flush hit, might fly 15-20 over the target with my V2 Pings, not a problem when playing Mizzy irons . Not sure why I even carry 5 iron except it's good for punch shots, rely on hybrids for 160-180. Then 5W ,3W.
Thankfully, game can still be fun, even for distance challenged duffers like myself , especially if I'm playing it from short tees.
Some of the most fun times was playing the parr three tracks @Knight's Play in Apex, NC at night in summer time.

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