[JoMar]

I too have played with a number of the LPGA players back in the day, there were several events close to where I lived and we sponsored a couple events so I participated in the pro-am. A couple I played with were Betsy King, Jan Stephenson, Nancy Lopez and others, yes their drives were in the 220 - 240 yard range but, as with men, the equipment was a lot different back then. As Nick Faldo (I think) stated in a broadcast, the pros play a game to which I an unaccustomed. I suggest that if you have the opportunity to play with them today, or go to a tournament with your laser so you can measure, you might be surprised. By the way, the LPGA has a chart on the top 132 driving distances and number 132 has an average of 235 yds off the tee. The Korda sisters average 271. The PGA has the same for the men and as expected, no comparison.