5i Carry - Am I Still Distinctly Average?

[ShankyBoy]

OK, it's one of these forums then..

 

[bluewolf]

OK, it's one of these forums then..

Ok mate.. You're free to make your own mind up.. :thup:

 

[bobmac]

It wasn't 'smacking' anyone, I was just trying to help...........just like I tried to help you in your thread about shanking.
Don't worry, I wont bother in future

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

And so the conversation has told me what I need to know.

I hit my 5i 175yds carry - that's pretty darned good I am told and so no point in me thinking and hence trying to hit it further - I won't (Also I never mentioned that it was downhill and I estimate 5-10yds off my 175yds for level. That takes me to 165yds-170yds carry on the level)

I will not always (rarely?) hit it as well as I did - so I will sit at bottom end of that range - so 165yds.

And against a gentle breeze I'll be around the 160yds. That's the range I'll keep in my head.

On the par 3 I was playing - it's always downhill and usually against a breeze, I have to carry 160yds to get on the front edge of the green. Most of the time then a 5i is not the club for me to use - I can get there as it's downhill a little - but risky - and short is no good.

 

[richart]

OK - I'll take that then - top of my distance though. I'll note that my OP was a little tongue in cheek - that maybe I did kind of guess that 175yds is not really 'distinctly average' (in other words not really 'rather ordinary' and below average in fact). But I did actually wonder as I often stand on the tee I hit the 5i 175yd carry in similar conditions and guys have their 7i out giving it welly,

For someone of your age, 175 yards is huge.:thup:

 

[Region3]

And so the conversation has told me what I need to know.

I hit my 5i 175yds carry - that's pretty darned good I am told and so no point in me thinking and hence trying to hit it further - I won't (Also I never mentioned that it was downhill and I estimate 5-10yds off my 175yds for level. That takes me to 165yds-170yds carry on the level)

I will not always (rarely?) hit it as well as I did - so I will sit at bottom end of that range - so 165yds.

And against a gentle breeze I'll be around the 160yds. That's the range I'll keep in my head.

On the par 3 I was playing - it's always downhill and usually against a breeze, I have to carry 160yds to get on the front edge of the green. Most of the time then a 5i is not the club for me to use - I can get there as it's downhill a little - but risky - and short is no good.

Now you tell us!

Ok, I'm revising my answer.

You are around average for a Cat2 golfer, but distinctly on the short side for a Cat3.

 

[Captainron]

Hi Cam

Now you know how we feel when the football's on

I was lying too. I can hit my 5 iron longer than loads on here hit their Driver - true story.

 

[99problemsbutapitchaint1]

175 yards is certainly above average is the answer
160 is about average
Some people hit it a long way and do not score well for whatever reason, i would have no hesitation in betting that i could hit 3 5 irons in a row and they would all carry over 200

 

[Spear-Chucker]

170-175, 185 if i take a run-up, the planets align and it's wind assisted. Don't hit it that long compared to my peers (and couldn't care) but do know how long each club goes and work with what I have to get in the right positions on the course. Successful rounds are where this is particularly effective and not whether I'm having the greatest ball striking day ever.

160-170 would be average imho

 

[bobmac]

I was lying too. I can hit my 5 iron longer than loads on here hit their Driver - true story.

Yeup, you hit it further than Karen, Amanda, Louise, Mrs Mimms.......and almost forgot Smiffy and Rickg too

 

[99problemsbutapitchaint1]

If you say you are a great putter but a poor ball striker it is ok
If you say you are a great ball striker but poor putter everyone calls B.S.

Just an observation

 

[FairwayDodger]

Yeup, you hit it further than Karen, Amanda, Louise, Mrs Mimms.......and almost forgot Smiffy and Rickg too

Hey! I don't think so!

:ears:

 

[Hallsy]

160 carry with a 5 iron for me on average. Lost a club length with back problems and use a 3/4 swing now but ive gained accuracy :thup:

 

[garyinderry]

You are not a great ball striker unless you can hit long and accurate.

Long just means you are stronger than your average bear.

 

[Region3]

If you say you are a great putter but a poor ball striker it is ok
If you say you are a great ball striker but poor putter everyone calls B.S.

Just an observation

If it makes you feel any better I find it hard to believe anyone higher than Cat2 can be a great putter

 

[99problemsbutapitchaint1]

If it makes you feel any better I find it hard to believe anyone higher than Cat2 can be a great putter

Thanks i feel better now

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

For someone of your age, 175 yards is huge.:thup:

It is if I have to run it

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

For someone of your age, 175 yards is huge.:thup:

You'll have guessed I'm talking about Farnham's 3rd off the white's with flag at the back

 

[richart]

You'll have guessed I'm talking about Farnham's 3rd off the white's with flag at the back

In my pomp I remember that being from a four iron down to a six. I was using blades in those days, and could play the game to a reasonable standard.

The 15th used to be an eight iron



but that was before they moved the green fifty yards further back.

 

[Robobum]

175 yards is certainly above average is the answer
160 is about average
Some people hit it a long way and do not score well for whatever reason, i would have no hesitation in betting that i could hit 3 5 irons in a row and they would all carry over 200

That's the whole point there.......hitting three in a row isn't golf! It's playing golf swing or range golf.

Standing over a ball a couple of minutes after you hit driver (and a couple of putts and a chip before that) knowing you will hit it 200yds (or whatever) is when it becomes relevant