Big hitter?

[Doon frae Troon]

That happened to me on the Kintyre at Turnberry 15th?.
Tight to the gorse off my drive, I hit an ambitious rescue right off the toe.
Cursing and swearing and then I remembered the runway.
Ball hopped all the way down and was perched 50 yards right, pin high on a nice bit off turf.
Chip and putt for a nice wee par.

 

[SocketRocket]

Did you get a free drop/make par?

No, but I got a filthy look from the Bricky when I asked him to throw my ball back

 

[stevelev]

I'm not saying they are lieing but the facts are that a 250 carry with no wind needs a club head speed of 118.....with a 4 iron. I hit it long and my 4 iron max speed is 98mph.

Thats not as fast as his swing speed then is it...... I wonder what the bottom competitor on the longdrive comps swing at, giving that they can hit a putter out to around 250.

I personally dont care how far anyone hits it.......The number that matters is the gross and net score. If he hits it that well, good for him, lets just hope he turns up at a meet and shows people rather than everyone harping on on here about it.

I played today and a 15 handicapper hit a 3 wood 270 over water and didnt even look like he took a swipe at it. Talking to him about how he approached our 18th he said he takes 7 iron then 52degree and the hole plays 330ish. His putting wasnt as good a his long game but it seemed effortless. I found it even more maddening as i was playing totally rubbish.

Lets just let the guys who saw this big hitter enjoy and share it without knocking them and making out its impossible when we all know deep down loads of people can hit it that long, just not us thats why we're questioning it.

 

[Big D 88]

Thats not as fast as his swing speed then is it...... I wonder what the bottom competitor on the longdrive comps swing at, giving that they can hit a putter out to around 250.

I personally dont care how far anyone hits it.......The number that matters is the gross and net score. If he hits it that well, good for him, lets just hope he turns up at a meet and shows people rather than everyone harping on on here about it.

I played today and a 15 handicapper hit a 3 wood 270 over water and didnt even look like he took a swipe at it. Talking to him about how he approached our 18th he said he takes 7 iron then 52degree and the hole plays 330ish. His putting wasnt as good a his long game but it seemed effortless. I found it even more maddening as i was playing totally rubbish.

Lets just let the guys who saw this big hitter enjoy and share it without knocking them and making out its impossible when we all know deep down loads of people can hit it that long, just not us thats why we're questioning it.

:thup:

 

[markgs]

I had a round with a 3.5 capper and every drive he made was 300 yards plus with the driver and he was not even giving it the full monty, but dont think he could hit a 4 iron that long. who need a driver when you can hit an iron that far

 

[SRLongball]

I personally think it is feasible. And would be more in awe of it than jealous! I hit the ball big and love watching the long drive comps and have always been a fan of watching the big hitters on tour, DJ and the likes. Maybe its my youth! But I would love to see a range you tube vid of him. Might settle a few down on here too! I can also safely say that I don't think I have ever seen a highlight reel from a major competition that shows a long drive, most of it is putts being sank and chips going on. The scoring shots. So sort of shows it isnt the driving that matters. Its how many you do it in!

Still love to see it though !

SRL

 

[Big D 88]

I personally think it is feasible. And would be more in awe of it than jealous! I hit the ball big and love watching the long drive comps and have always been a fan of watching the big hitters on tour, DJ and the likes. Maybe its my youth! But I would love to see a range you tube vid of him. Might settle a few down on here too! I can also safely say that I don't think I have ever seen a highlight reel from a major competition that shows a long drive, most of it is putts being sank and chips going on. The scoring shots. So sort of shows it isnt the driving that matters. Its how many you do it in!

Still love to see it though !

SRL

Hi SRL

Iv managed to get said guy to join up to the forum (more because he was curious as to what people were saying !?)

Im sure he wont mind me getting some footage next time we're out on the range/course

 

[SRLongball]

Hi SRL

Iv managed to get said guy to join up to the forum (more because he was curious as to what people were saying !?)

Im sure he wont mind me getting some footage next time we're out on the range/course

Sounds cool, I would rather be optimistic than pessimistic about this. Mega cool stuff, I hit 300 yard drives, but I would give my left one for a 30 foot putt a round!

SRL

 

[Big D 88]

Sounds cool, I would rather be optimistic than pessimistic about this. Mega cool stuff, I hit 300 yard drives, but I would give my left one for a 30 foot putt a round!

SRL

As you say, if someone other than user2009 had put this on, id of been more in awe than anything else

 

[user2009]

Hi SRL

Iv managed to get said guy to join up to the forum (more because he was curious as to what people were saying !?)

Im sure he wont mind me getting some footage next time we're out on the range/course

Nice one, should be interesting, hope he's not peeved with me for posting about him

 

[SRLongball]

Nice one, should be interesting, hope he's not peeved with me for posting about him

I'm sure he won't be, I really want to see that long of a 4 iron! If he can putt too he would be a force to be reckoned with.

SRL

 

[JustOne]

Longest driver at my club is a 6 h/cap, I watched open mouthed when he hit 295 into a stiff wind. The guy's a monster!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I think you will find that most of the real golfers on here have not queried the distances claimed.
I got shirty because one of the early posters was rude to me when I said the whole point of the game was about getting the ball in the hole in the fewest number of shots.
Tiger playing at Open courses is a good example of using length intelligently.
I think he only used his driver half a dozen times at St Andrews 2000.

 

[Foxholer]

I'm not saying they are lieing but the facts are that a 250 carry with no wind needs a club head speed of 118.....with a 4 iron. I hit it long and my 4 iron max speed is 98mph.

And you've just got your handicap - pretty much the same as his!

Golf isn't all about hitting it long obviously.

 

[SRLongball]

I think you will find that most of the real golfers on here have not queried the distances claimed.
I got shirty because one of the early posters was rude to me when I said the whole point of the game was about getting the ball in the hole in the fewest number of shots.
Tiger playing at Open courses is a good example of using length intelligently.
I think he only used his driver half a dozen times at St Andrews 2000.

Agreed

 

[The Sclaffer]

After reading this thread I really think I should be taking up scrabble or heading for the bowling green! In normal conditions I hit the ball a consistent 240+ yards which definitely comes into the wimpish category when compared with some of the gorillas on here!

 

[AnotherJayDee]

There's obviously an array of opinions on this post and that's understandable. After all, some amateur golfers notoriously exaggerate their distances, I've played with many claiming to hit X number of yards, to be some what shorter when I've actually been on the course with them. So naturally when big distances are mentioned, people are going to be sceptical and not believe it, especially for something like a 257yard 4 iron.


257 yards with a 4 iron is carry plus roll, so I wouldn't d get too carried away with the distance itself. There are so many factors effecting total distance, carry surely is the key. I don't know my exact figures as I haven't been tracked for a long time and I'm in the processing of a swing change. However I do have a very fast swing speed and always have hit my irons longer than average, I'm confident to go hard at them and commit to the swing. As for my driver distances, I've struggled with the big stick since I started playing golf (which isn't long ago) and as such I certainly don't get the proportional distance you would except, I would expect in fairness.

As we all know, the lower the score the betters. Big distance can help, but accuracy is crucial. I've not been playing golf very long (in the grand scheme of things) and as such can ruin a round due to inexperience and bad choices, but I do have a very fast swing speed. I'm always changing my swing and working on something so I'm not expecting my handicap to plummet right now, but it will.


Just wanted to say a couple of things really, give my point across, seems as though I was already kind of involved in the post, haha.

 

[Big D 88]

There's obviously an array of opinions on this post and that's understandable. After all, some amateur golfers notoriously exaggerate their distances, I've played with many claiming to hit X number of yards, to be some what shorter when I've actually been on the course with them. So naturally when big distances are mentioned, people are going to be sceptical and not believe it, especially for something like a 257yard 4 iron.


257 yards with a 4 iron is carry plus roll, so I wouldn't d get too carried away with the distance itself. There are so many factors effecting total distance, carry surely is the key. I don't know my exact figures as I haven't been tracked for a long time and I'm in the processing of a swing change. However I do have a very fast swing speed and always have hit my irons longer than average, I'm confident to go hard at them and commit to the swing. As for my driver distances, I've struggled with the big stick since I started playing golf (which isn't long ago) and as such I certainly don't get the proportional distance you would except, I would expect in fairness.

As we all know, the lower the score the betters. Big distance can help, but accuracy is crucial. I've not been playing golf very long (in the grand scheme of things) and as such can ruin a round due to inexperience and bad choices, but I do have a very fast swing speed. I'm always changing my swing and working on something so I'm not expecting my handicap to plummet right now, but it will.


Just wanted to say a couple of things really, give my point across, seems as though I was already kind of involved in the post, haha.

Nice of you to join us mate!

 

[bluewolf]

Welcome to the forum AJD. Great to hear (read) your side of the discussion...

 

[Khamelion]

Just to give my tuppence worth.

Obviously technique has a lot to do with a good swing and subsequently distance, a mate of mine had a few lessons with the guy who is teaching me.

Now my mate, who will admit himself, has never been massively long, 150-160yds with a 6 iron was average, but after a few lessons, the teacher got him, to transfer his weight more effectively, sorted his alignment, and stopped his dancing left foot. Basically he improved his technique and the result is his club head speed went up from an average 72mph to 80mph and he's now getting 170-180yds with his 6 iron. Granted the distances are on a trackman in perfect conditions, but it goes to show that with a better technique, his swing and distances have improved.

I won't dispute that 257yds with a 4 iron is possible and in these cold spring conditions we have at present, that 257yds with a 4 iron will become 265-270yds when the weather warms up and the fairways become firmer.