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Originally Posted by coleprice
The average PGA drive of 300 yards is accomplished with a DRIVER. Many PGA pros can't hit 300 yards with anything but a Driver or 3-Wood, if they can reach 300 hards at all. ....
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"Drives" on the PGA are not measured in relation to the club used. Driver distance for PGA Tour statistics, are measured on 2 holes, regardless of what club the player hits.
In 2024, Zach Johnson ranked 176th in Driving Distance, at 278.4. He also hit one 356 Yards at the Charles Schwab.
In 2024, Brian Campbell ranked 180th (last) on the PGA Tour in Driving Distance, at 272.9 Yards. He hit one 322 at US Open.
In 2024 Akshay Bhatia (a jerk), ranked 89th in Driving Distance, at 293.1. He hit one 440 Yards at the Sentry.
Max Homa ranked 72nd in Driving Distance, at 295 Yards. He hit one 477 at the Sentry.
In 2024, there were 337 Drives over 350 yards and 105 Drives over 400 yards.
Please name one player on the PGA Tour, who can't hit the ball over 300 yards.
These guys have plenty in reserve, when they want to go after it.
Unless the 8th hole plays dead into the wind, I doubt a single PGA Tour Player will hit Driver on 8. The majority will be hitting a utility club or maybe a 5 wood. Those guys are good.