How far could / should I be able to hit my driver?

[DAVEYBOY]

Personally I'm not doubting that you hit the ball miles, but that makes you very long, not Dave B very short.

Is a 140 yard 9 iron classed as hitting it miles though really? My 9 iron is weaker lofted than most but I still wouldn't class it as long... I'll let you know how much distance I gain when I've used my irons for there first summer

 

[Stuey01]

This forum is like the anti-golfwrx. Long hitters are derided and short knockers rule the roost.

 

[garyinderry]

Is a 140 yard 9 iron classed as hitting it miles though really? My 9 iron is weaker lofted than most but I still wouldn't class it as long... I'll let you know how much distance I gain when I've used my irons for there first summer

140 yards with a 9 is a fair old dig especially if there if a whiff of wind in the face.

you head to the gym so I would expect you to hit it further than me that's for sure. :thup:

 

[Bobirdie]

Your iron distances are very similar to mine. I dont use a driver but when I did im sure I was around 260 carry

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Your iron distances are very similar to mine. I dont use a driver but when I did im sure I was around 260 carry

I would class that carry as big hitting... You must be around 300 yards on summer fairways? :thup:

 

[Dave B]

Oddsocks, Hawkeye thanks for bringing some realty to the topic.

I play regularly in an ex forces society where the majority of us are in our late forty's early fifties but still fit. The standard varies from low single figures to low 20's which is not that different to that of my local club.

Distance wise I'm not a big hitter but I wouldn't say I'm short either as I tend to hold my own in the comps generally using the same irons as the majority of other players however what I will say is I don't swing out of my boots, like some and if I'm stuck between irons I can easily find the extra 5yds if I need it.

Unfortunately I think too many people get hung up on distance. Control and precision are IMO much more important as it's easy to take another club if you need it.

A great player once said every hole is parable with a 7 iron hit 150 yds. I think that says it all

 

[harpo_72]

So if you all hitting these scoring irons so far how many hit green?

 

[Rooter]

So if you all hitting these scoring irons so far how many hit green?

he only said how far he hits them, not how close to the target! which lies the problem, thats why mid handicappers are mid, i hit the ball a decent distance, however my consistency of line is the issue. hence a handicap of 15 and thats only because i can chip and putt ok! i get my self in trouble too often!

 

[harpo_72]

he only said how far he hits them, not how close to the target! which lies the problem, thats why mid handicappers are mid, i hit the ball a decent distance, however my consistency of line is the issue. hence a handicap of 15 and thats only because i can chip and putt ok! i get my self in trouble too often!

I am pretty sure I can spray a 7 iron 170 yards may be further ... Point is I wind my power back in and look for control. There really is no point quoting distances if your missing targets

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I am pretty sure I can spray a 7 iron 170 yards may be further ... Point is I wind my power back in and look for control. There really is no point quoting distances if your missing targets

:clap: Why hasn't anybody thought to say this before?

Harpo, every time there's a thread about distance, please just post this immediately and then we can close the thread :thup:

 

[Airlie_Andy]

I am pretty sure I can spray a 7 iron 170 yards may be further ... Point is I wind my power back in and look for control. There really is no point quoting distances if your missing targets

Define targets? The PGA average for approaches inside 125 yards is 24.5 feet away from the hole and that's the best players in the world with a wedge. When all approach shots are considered its 41 feet from the hole. Perhaps were all a little unrealistic about how accurate we should be.

 

[Rooter]

Define targets? The PGA average for approaches inside 125 yards is 24.5 feet away from the hole and that's the best players in the world with a wedge. When all approach shots are considered its 41 feet from the hole. Perhaps were all a little unrealistic about how accurate we should be.

I agree, we all (ok generalisation) think that we should be hitting 7 irons to within tap in distance! as long as it goes roughly where i want it and not wildly into the rough, i am happy! i would say from 150 yards in, a happy tolerance for left/right is probably 20/25 yard window, maybe even more depending on the danger being honest. outside of that is a big miss, inside you should/could be on the green or at least close.

 

[harpo_72]

Define targets? The PGA average for approaches inside 125 yards is 24.5 feet away from the hole and that's the best players in the world with a wedge. When all approach shots are considered its 41 feet from the hole. Perhaps were all a little unrealistic about how accurate we should be.

erm so what are you aiming at ?
For me a target is the green, sometimes aiming at the pin is daft, if you aim at the green and have accurate yardages your pretty much home and dry regarding your average club golf course ... the Pro's play greens that offer up some difficulty but if you think your greens are comparable just play a tricked up county course, it may change your mind. Getting up and down on some of these course is nigh on impossible if your just a wayward sprayer ... incidentally how many feet to a yard? (might make them look a little less wayward if you keep the units the same.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Define targets? The PGA average for approaches inside 125 yards is 24.5 feet away from the hole and that's the best players in the world with a wedge. When all approach shots are considered its 41 feet from the hole. Perhaps were all a little unrealistic about how accurate we should be.

Targets are fairways and greens. Your average 15 handicapper is probably hitting 4 or 5 of each per round. Harpo's point is very valid, there's no point talking about how far you hit it if you are only hitting that many.

From 140 yards, most people who choose 9i would probably hit more greens going with 8i and hitting it softer.

 

[Bobirdie]

I would class that carry as big hitting... You must be around 300 yards on summer fairways? :thup:

I never find a fairway with my driver so I cant comment on that!

 

[Bobirdie]

I am pretty sure I can spray a 7 iron 170 yards may be further ... Point is I wind my power back in and look for control. There really is no point quoting distances if your missing targets

Youre right in what your saying. The second half of last season I shortened my swing and swung a bit smoother, lost around 10 yards off my Irons but also got down to 7.7 from 10.0 in 3 months. I need to hit balls regular though to get a tempo for the shorter smoother swing as I pull everything left when I dont practice it

 

[Twin Lakes]

I play with a fade most of the time. Looking at the distances on here I'm definitely well below average for distances. I'm glad I don't hit it miles in to the rubbish.
9 iron would be around 115. I always take one more than I need and swing it smooth.
As for Driver I'd say about 225 (ish) 7 iron around 145 but I may hit the 6 hybrid!!
Good job it's not how far...........

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