Just wondering what is your avg driver CARRY distance? Did your distance increase once you are getting better at this game? I seem to be stuck around 200-220yds, maybe another 10-30yds with rolling. what is the secret of hitting a 300yds+ drive?
golfers: what is your average driver carry distance?
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GagHalfrunt
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The secret of long drives is pretty simple: you need a faster swing.
The guys on tour have a driver swing speed of 115mph for the shorter hitters to 125 for the bigger hitters. Hank Kuehne and Victor Schwamkrug (Nationwide Tours biggest hitter) probably somewhere between 130-134 or so. Most amatuer golfers have swing speeds between 85 and 95. Likely with a driver carry of 220 yours is in the lower to mid 90's. If you want to hit 300 yard drives you'll need to up your swing speed at least 20-25mph
The guys on tour have a driver swing speed of 115mph for the shorter hitters to 125 for the bigger hitters. Hank Kuehne and Victor Schwamkrug (Nationwide Tours biggest hitter) probably somewhere between 130-134 or so. Most amatuer golfers have swing speeds between 85 and 95. Likely with a driver carry of 220 yours is in the lower to mid 90's. If you want to hit 300 yard drives you'll need to up your swing speed at least 20-25mph
Definitely swing speed is one of the biggest factors. As I got stronger during college I noticed my driving distance (whenever I hit it straight 
) picked up tremendously. It generally requires a longer arc too though which is more difficult for most people to control.
) picked up tremendously. It generally requires a longer arc too though which is more difficult for most people to control.Those numbers are almost exactly right. I hit the ball about the same distance, and my swing speed is in the low 90's.
I can swing faster, but not with much consistency.
I can swing faster, but not with much consistency.
Experiment with rotating your shoulders and twisting your hips more while still maintaining balance. It has helped me a lot.
It varies for me tremendously. Played earlier this week, could barely hit my driver and switched to an iron off the tee from the 8th hole on. The two times I went out prior to that, I hit drives on the final hole 300+ both times. So, in conclusion, I'm a terrible golfer who every once in a while gets lucky and creams the ball. Oh yeah, and I can't hit anything other than a pitching wedge consistently, which I'm usually good with out to about 175 yards. I can't explain why I can that so well so consistently, but can't hit anything else. It baffles me.
Fingolfin269
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Because you're obviously not using a consistant stroke on every club. There's no reason to ever use a pitching wedge at 175 yards. Hell, I'd love to see you hit a wedge 175 yards with any sort of actual lift and accuracy.
The key is to use the same stroke on every club and to move up a club as distance dictates.
But hey, I can't say much. I'm a sucker for my 7 iron.
The key is to use the same stroke on every club and to move up a club as distance dictates.
But hey, I can't say much. I'm a sucker for my 7 iron.
I can get it up around 275 total. I'm not a strong guy but my swing speed is about 105 to 110mph.
where did all the golfers on here go? golf related posts usually generate avg of 20+ replies, you guys can't hit driver?
InverseOfNeo
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I would say my driver carry distance is around 225 or so. I havent even swung a club for a few months so I dont really remember. But its summer time for me, so more time to play golf.
For the typical amateur golfer, you save strokes everywhere and any improvement will drop you 3-5 strokes.
I use to be an 18 handicap. I worked on my short game and every chip and pitch gets really close to the hole and I have a good chance of getting up and down and saving par. That dropped my handicap about 4 strokes.
I was hitting a Titleist 975D fairly accurate, but short. I made myself an SMT Nemesis and tried different shafts until I found one that worked for my swing and average 240, 270 if I get after it. Those extra 20-30 yards means the difference between a 3 wood in and a 4-5 iron in, or a 5 wood and 7-8 iron. That would save you 3-4 strokes a round.
Combine the increase in driving, hitting easier clubs, and better pitching, and you've cut down 7-8 strokes.
Finally, work on the putting game, which is truly where the money is for everyone, and you can shave off 3 more strokes.
It's really easy for a beginner/amateur to cut strokes, since our games are so raw compared with the top amateurs and pros.
Oh yea, I've only hit a drive 300 yards once and it was down hill, down wind, and a hard fairway
and any improvement will drop you 3-5 strokes. I use to be an 18 handicap. I worked on my short game and every chip and pitch gets really close to the hole and I have a good chance of getting up and down and saving par. That dropped my handicap about 4 strokes.
I was hitting a Titleist 975D fairly accurate, but short. I made myself an SMT Nemesis and tried different shafts until I found one that worked for my swing and average 240, 270 if I get after it. Those extra 20-30 yards means the difference between a 3 wood in and a 4-5 iron in, or a 5 wood and 7-8 iron. That would save you 3-4 strokes a round.
Combine the increase in driving, hitting easier clubs, and better pitching, and you've cut down 7-8 strokes.
Finally, work on the putting game, which is truly where the money is for everyone, and you can shave off 3 more strokes.
It's really easy for a beginner/amateur to cut strokes, since our games are so raw compared with the top amateurs and pros.
Oh yea, I've only hit a drive 300 yards once and it was down hill, down wind, and a hard fairway
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