Monthly Poll 1: on average, how far do you hit the ball with driver?

[LanDog]

Mine is 250-260 on average, that's a mean average most common distance is around 250 I'd say, I don't get much run out in the winter because I hit quite a high ball, Palindromicbob can vouch for this, as he's the only one off here I've played with. To be fair, that day, we didn't have a great game. Although, Bob looks to have improved a great deal since then, dropping 7 shots since I played with him!

 

[anotherdouble]

What wS the name of the guy last year with the huge huge huge average drive. He just vanished I think. Am sure he would top the poll

 

[Captainron]

I have gone with over 275.

Might need a compass and a machete to find it though.

 

[pokerjoke]

I have gone with over 275.

Might need a compass and a machete to find it though.

Poll = on average not your longest

 

[Captainron]

Poll = on average not your longest

Average is probably around 290. Im not always the straightest though.

 

[Qwerty]

I wonder how far Timgolfy is banging it nowadays :fore:

 

[Beezerk]

This man tells fibs... I've seen him knock it way further with a 3 wood.

Yes he does tell porkies, he spanked one just short of the green on the 18th at Chester le Street, ok it's downhill but still a hell of a strike.

 

[Swinger]

Go big or go home!!

Having to keep the swing at 60% over the colder months so the average has suffered, tends to suffer a little more when trees get in the way or I hit a smother/snap hook though!
Coming back BIG next year though, you heard it here first!

 

[Hobbit]

I have gone with over 275.

Might need a compass and a machete to find it though.

Poll = on average not your longest

haha, guess you've not seen Cam hit the ball. He hits a 5 iron out around 230yds

 

[London mike 61]

I suppose the average is around the 250 yard mark , but to be honest when I am playing I normally just measure how far to the pin. As long as I get a good yardage off the tee I'm not overly concerned exactly how far it is just what dispersion I get ie left or right of where I am aiming. Does that make sense? ( I do hope so).

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

There are some deluded people on here........

 

[HawkeyeMS]

There are some deluded people on here........

I can only assume the GM boys had a slow day at the office and fancied something to liven things up

 

[garyinderry]

should have put a little tighter range choices. Id say around 230 for me. I spin the ball way to much to get any run. This needs to be addressed before next season.

 

[macca64]

Best club in the bag for me, I put down 225-250, straight 90% of the time, rest of the game not so good

 

[Karl102]

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!

Yep.... He would tickle a 3 wood past most! Podgester with those Popeye forearms also gives it a right thrash!

 

[Pin-seeker]

should have put a little tighter range choices. Id say around 230 for me. I spin the ball way to much to get any run. This needs to be addressed before next season.

Pretty much the same for me. Even in summer I get very little run.
But you play off 8 so not too bad :thup:

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Im in the 200-225 range, normally, However a small slip up this morning when I managed to thump one a full five yards may bring down my average a tad

 

[fenwayrich]

First post on the forum from a new member. After a 20 year gap, I returned to the game in July this year. I have an arthritic back condition (ankylosing spondylitits) and am still playing with borrowed clubs. My backswing and follow through are restricted and my average is just over 200 yards in the present winter conditions, so I am short. Managed an 82 today (11 over), hitting 11 of the 13 fairways. Quite pleased. Haven't put my cards in yet, but I have a goal (achievable I hope but not likely) of being back in single figures at the end of 2014.

 

[garyinderry]

Pretty much the same for me. Even in summer I get very little run.
But you play off 8 so not too bad :thup:

I hit various drivers in American golf and put over 4000 rpms on each drive. im not expert but I know it should be in the sub 3000 range. Something needs to change, technique and equipment!

 

[Pin-seeker]

I hit various drivers in American golf and put over 4000 rpms on each drive. im not expert but I know it should be in the sub 3000 range. Something needs to change, technique and equipment!

230 ain't bad if it's on the fairway. Just be nice with a few extra yrd run.