Monthly Poll 1: on average, how far do you hit the ball with driver?
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louise_a
Money List Winner
170-200 is my average, I sometimes get over 200 and if I don't hit the ball cleanly its less than 170 but more often than not it is in that range.
Waitforme
Assistant Pro
I went for 200 - 225, I think my carry is about the 200 mark and maybe another 15 or so roll ... not in this weather though !
Dave B
Q-School Graduate
200-225 taking into consideration winter and summer conditions. On my local course we have several ditches running diagonally from 180 - 220 and it's surprising how many people land short or get into trouble trying to clear them.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
225-250 for me. I know I'm short off the tee and trying to compensate by keeping it in play more often. On longer courses I recognise my limits and rarely go for 420+ par four's or many par fives in two and prefer to use my shots and trust the work I've put in from 100 yards and in
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I'm guessing here that if most (not all!) Of the respondents to this thread measured and averaged their drives this weekend, even omitting the awful ones, not many would be over 250.
It's cold and damp, the fairways aren't shaved, there is little roll, your wearing too many layers to swing properly, etc.
I've not voted. I have no idea what number to put down.
It's cold and damp, the fairways aren't shaved, there is little roll, your wearing too many layers to swing properly, etc.
I've not voted. I have no idea what number to put down.
anotherdouble
Journeyman Pro
It be cold here on the South Coast so just a humble 220
la_lucha
Tour Rookie
Nearly always 225-250 although rarely in the direction that I'm aiming.
NWJocko
Tour Winner
Absolutely no idea so not voted. Do people measure their drives consistently?
I hit it far enough I think, shorter than some, longer than others.
I would say I'm surprised at the proportion that are 250-275 but then this is the forum after all :whoo:
I hit it far enough I think, shorter than some, longer than others.
I would say I'm surprised at the proportion that are 250-275 but then this is the forum after all :whoo:
User20205
Money List Winner
Qwerty
Tour Winner
It's a guess as I don't measure my drives but they usually come down about 240 on the range. The longest driver I've seen off here is NWjocko aka Bendyman 
Theres not many who'll put it past him I tell thee!
Theres not many who'll put it past him I tell thee!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I will normally tonk it 240-260yds but my (all too frequent for my liking) mess-ups, uphill drives and tee shots into stiff wind will bring my average down to maybe 220yds.
NWJocko
Tour Winner
It's a guess as I don't measure my drives but they usually come down about 240 on the range. The longest driver I've seen off here is NWjocko aka Bendyman
Bendyman!! :rofl:
Just a shame I can't hit in the right direction all the time....... :swing:
Pipetwister
Medal Winner
I am also very short off the tee. big stick is staying in the bag until I can use the 3 wood, then it will come out to play!!!
beggsy
Journeyman Pro
I have used my summer yardages as I get more roll but in winter I can carry around 260-270
In good conditions and with the intended shot I'm down for 250-275. I don't really top or miss hit many but my bad shot is left which normally goes further due to the closed face.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Can I just clear something up?
We aren't allowed to call Simon Dyson a cheat or a liar, right?
What are we allowed to say on this thread?
We aren't allowed to call Simon Dyson a cheat or a liar, right?
What are we allowed to say on this thread?
This man tells fibs... I've seen him knock it way further with a 3 wood.
As for me, 225-250yds. Might knock the odd one out beyond that but more then matched by the topped/sliced/duffed/air shot.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
:rofl: :rofl: Just loving it :thup:
