Didn’t he lead the Tour in driving distance last year, and on top again this year? I’d say that qualifies as “longest”. The man hits prodigious drives that leaves other pros with their mouths agape. He probably learned how to hit so far over on GolfWRX……

darpar I gave you stats and proof, you provided nothing but your opinion.

I gave the same stats that you posted!! Read my post!!!!!

I sit and watch as Rory hits a drive of over 347, then 2 minutes later the announcers are talking about the 'huge' blast by Bryson, that went 339. wtf? Then I watch Jordan hit a few, same round, over 338, and wonder, wth has he been doing to hit that far, and why no mention of how far he is hitting. Several others... DJ, Brooks, Hideki, etc., are hitting them all over the place in excess of 330. Bryson.....is not long, by any standards. Not even PGA. He leads a measured 'category', which if every drive was measured, he would never be #1 of. Watch the rounds, that's my proof.

End of my discussion, about what I SEE and know.

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      mikeintopeka Eguller rsvman2

      True, but the tour pros do it without thinking much about it to save time (for decision making).
      Either way, he could have been more courteous (re: professional) about it IMO.

      I think they were still on the tee box and initially I thought Bryson was telling a fan to stop walking. I thought "good luck with that" since there were 1000s crowded along the finishing holes. Regardless, it's common courtesy and sportsmanship to remain silent and otherwise not distract a fellow competitor.

      @Eguller - you were correct that this little incident occured when Bryson was hitting an approach from the fairway and I thought I had a mental image it happened on the tee box. I stand corrected! Patrick said they were not 'on the clock' but a tour official had asked them to speed up the pace a little so he had started taking a few steps down the fairway.

        Par4QC it wouldn't be hard to prove with all the data out there....and I agree, it should be an average of all shots hit with driver, which BD uses more than the other longer hitters. He hits it a LOT higher then other players and is mostly carry. His foul balls are not getting spit out by the trees. In that regard his shots to the rough will be longer than the other long guys. I'd bet he is the longest based on YOUR criteria. And Jordan Spieth🤣, c'mon, that little pip squeek ain't even in the discussion!

            Eguller yeah it was pretty bad. He flubbed it! Both those tee shots were atrocious. There must have been more wind then anticipated for them to come up that short.

              Eguller Well he did set an all-time PGA Tour record for strokes gained putting for a tournament and per round.

              All I saw was the playoff holes. He didn't look impressive at all in those, at least to me.

                  Par4QC Per 8 drives(if makes cut) per tournament. He is not the longest, day in/day out, every drive, sorry. 😉

                  Nobody is, or ever was, not Jack, Tiger, nobody. That's kinda silly don't you think, that one guy is going to outdrive the field on every hole?

                    garyt1957 yep it was some nervey putting, although he did lip out x2 or was it x3?

                      ode I'd bet he is the longest based on YOUR criteria. And Jordan Spieth🤣, c'mon, that little pip squeek ain't even in the discussion!

                      No criteria, except they have to be in the fw; how many of Bryson's actually get counted? If he puts just 1 out of 8 in the fw ,at 376 yds., and the others all hit just 1 at 379, but have all 8 counted, then who shows top of the avg. stat? Every round, there are guys out there hitting +330 drives, some 360.
                      I mentioned Spieth because he has been doing it regularly this season also, and his avg. is even at 299. EVERYONE is doing it. 'Drives' are only countable when they are in the fw. Anyone should know that. Bryson may have the longest 'stat', for measured drives, per the PGA, but he is not the longest.
                      He may have the longest 'tee shots', but that is a different thing.

                      Did I even mention what an idiot he is, for trying to be? 😄

                          Par4QC No criteria, except they have to be in the fw; how many of Bryson's actually get counted

                          Hate to blow some MORE holes in your convoluted way of thinking....😁

                          But THIS is the criteria for measuring PGA Tour driving distance per the USGA.
                          Definition of Driving Distance and Methodology of Data Collection
                          It is important to define the data which form the basis of this report. The driving distance is the total
                          distance measured from the teeing ground to the point where ball comes to rest – regardless of the
                          location (fairway, rough, bunker, putting green etc.                          ) These data are collected on the major tours using
                          one of two methods:

                          1. Tournament officials will measure incremental distances from the teeing ground which are
                            then marked on both edges of the fairway of the hole(s) being used for the collection of data.
                            These distance marks are then used by the player, caddie or volunteer collecting the data to
                            determine the distance for a given drive.
                          2. A combination of GPS and laser measuring equipment is used to directly measure the distance
                            of each drive on a hole
                            https://www.usga.org/content/dam/usga/pdf/RSI/distance-insights-2021-docs/2020%20Distance%20Report%2026-01-2021.pdf

                              darpar OK, You win.

                              In the meantime, I will watch the tournaments & see Bryson outdriven every round, by someone/several. As he has been every round this season. He is not the longest. There, I said it again. 😉

                                  Par4QC

                                  Look man. He gets out driven because he has to use his 3wood. His driver would go too far on most holes so he has to back down.😁

                                      Mattyv I share his misery. On some Par 3 holes I have to pull out the hybrid, and just forget about the driver.

                                        Longest ot not, his balls-out strategy is Mickelson-esque and is fun to watch. The only turn off for me is when he starts whining about rules officials and when he snubs his playing partners. He can be a dick.

                                        In regards to the walking or moving issue, one thing that really surprised me when attending events is how much movement is going on ALL THE TIME. Even at the Ryder Cup. I would think those guys would be more used to it and able to tune it out. I'm sure it makes a difference when it's someone close, or isolated movement away from the crowd though.

                                          So I caught the clip of him asking Cantlay to stop walking. I didn't think it was that bad. I have asked people in my peripheral to move before. The way he asked didn't seem rude at all either. I think the announcers were trying to make a mountain out of an ant hill. I also don't like Bryson much, but this was a non event.

                                          Ack8236 isolated movement away from the crowd

                                          It kills me when one of them is ready to hit, then stops to motion someone aside.......180 yds. down, behind the green.
                                          Why are they looking at the green, while hitting the ball?

                                          If movements/noises, whether sudden or subdued, affect them that much, I hope they never work around power equipment/tools.

                                          I'm always aware of my surroundings on a course. If there is a road behind me, off the tee area. I know that.... and I know there may be a motorcycle or heavy truck pass by; it's not going to affect me at all. Because, I'm aware of it possibly happening. Same with a train track within earshot. Courses have noisy gas carts still. There is always noise on or around courses, even if you are the only one out there.

                                          Tiger's Dad brought him up making all kinds of noises when he was swinging, but still, it affected him as a Pro.
                                          Because he became an ass, like all of them, in that regard.

                                              Par4QC We're on the flight path to a local airport, it's probably < 2 miles as the plane/helicopter flies. Playing a team match once (4ball ties) and an opponent took offence at me lighting a cigarette during his preparation ... I burst out laughing and asked him if he wanted me to shoot down the helicopter above us heading to the airport. Dickhead.

                                                  Par4QC I'm always aware of my surroundings on a course.

                                                  I try to be aware everywhere! I used to not like noise/movement while playing. Probably because we were taught that's the way it's supposed to be. Back when I played a bunch of scrambles, I realized sometimes there's just going to be distractions. After that change in mindset, I'm able to go through my swing routine with just about anything going on around me.