GIVEAWAY! Wolff did two years at Oklahoma State, Bhatia turned pro at 17, Jordan Spieth spent one season at Texas, Justin Thomas was at Alabama for two years, Tiger Woods two years at Stanford. 260 - 270 yds was usually plenty to get him to scoring club distance.. R11S 8* square; Stock stiff. The next day Dent was a group or two behind Nicklaus. To put that into perspective, Brendan Steele led the PGA TOUR in total driving in 2018-19. However, they tend not to be as accurate, and not as accurate means they miss about one more fairway per round. If we translate that advantage to last season, hed have averaged 318.71 yards, which would have led the tour. Nicklaus, at 276 yards, was 4.5 percent longer than the average. Phil Mickelson averaged 299.8 yards per drive in 2011, while Adam Scott was just behind at 299.8. And yet, indulge us in this look at hypothetical history. Seemingly everyone involved in golf is somewhat of a stakeholder, so opinions on the findings have been flying for the better part of the last 24 hours. Ever wondered what the average golf club distance chart is for amateurs and pros? Now they can bust it out 240-250 with relative ease. I was getting excited and I know that. Odyssey Pro #1 black A player's driving distance is partly at the mercy of environmental considerations such as wind. Jack would have been the best player in any era he played, regardless of the equipment he used. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - When 25-year-old Jack Nicklaus won the 1965 Masters Tournament, he finished nine strokes clear of the field and set a new 72-hole scoring record. [size=5]Driver: 250 yards and up[/size] 1. Look at our favorite swing tips to improve your game! Weiskopf drove it past Jack and outplayed him all day, but Jack holed out three times during the final round. CBS Sports has all of those statistics and more for the PGA Tour. No player would lead the TOUR in both total driving and greens in regulation in the same campaign again until Bruce Lietzke did 11 years later. In 2020, in her first stint as a rookie on the LPGA Tour (2020 rookies are also rookies this year), she finished T-64. If that wasnt enough, Nicklaus also led the PGA TOUR in greens in regulation that season, hitting more than 72%. and he was one of the longest hitters of his dayimagine what your average joe hit the ball then? He averaged 270 yards off the tee. If Jack in his prime could have played the clubs and balls these guys are playing today, he would have hit that sumbitch 400 yards, Trevino told Golf Digest in 2010, with characteristic color. 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, May 4-7, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. At the Byron Nelson Classic that year, he hit Titleist Balata 100 balls on the driving range with a persimmon driver supplied by noted golf author Curt Sampson, according to a blog post published at GolfDigest.com. [size="5"]Sand wedge: Up to 100 yards[/size] He had an average driving distance of 321.4 yards, just ahead of Rory Mcllroy in second place with an average driving distance of 320.4 yards. Those include changing equipment specifications, and thats when wed propose specific rules changes. Just 28 players have ever missed more fairways than theyve hit, with the lowest percentage for a full season belonging to John Daly at 41.9 percent in 2007. I believe he used to hit his driver 250 "but could get it out to 260 without tearing too many muscles" (some quote close to that). [quote name='2OnePutt' timestamp='1302724366' post='3150582'] American Jennifer Kupcho started fast and kept on going Saturday in The Chevron Championship to take a six-stroke lead. In an early round he hit his tee shot through the crosswalk. Before DeChambeau, the record-holder was Hank Kuehne, who averaged 321.4 yards way back in 2003. ). [quote name='Shallowface' timestamp='1302902795' post='3157246'] I can remember watching the 1st skins game, which was I think in 1982 he was pounding it 265+, back then that was very long. Heres what he earned for each of those victories: Bing Crosby National Pro-Am: $28,000 Doral-Eastern Open: $30,000 The Masters: $25,000 U.S. Open: $30,000 Westchester Classic: $50,000 U.S. Professional Match Play Championship: $45,000 Walt Disney World Open Invitational: $30,000. The average tour pro has gained roughly 30 yards off the tee since 1980 (a 12% increase). Players are bigger, stronger, more athletic, pay close attention to nutrition and hone their bodies in the gym. So I dont think of it as Bomb and Gouge. I think of it as theyre bombing it, and theyre slightly less accurate.". She leads by five strokes with 18 holes to play. I can get to some of the pins a little easier with shorter clubs. The average clubhead speed increased from 104 mph in 1980 to 113 in 2016. These days in pro golf, power is prevalent. In 2017, with drives travelling an average of 293 yards, precise placement isn't as vital thus, the 60 percent driving accuracy across the Tour. Clear editor. If you played during the days of persimmon woods, blades and especially balata balls, then you know that you absolutely [b][i]had[/i][/b] to deliver that clubhead square or else! 10.5 set at small - A member of golf's. See Rorys distances WGC-Mexico Championship in Mexico. That's upwards of a 25% increase. What was the average driving distance back then??? Here are the findings for 2019: Average Driving Distance By Age in 2019: 10-19: 234.2 yards 20-29: 239.7 yards 30-39: 233.7 yards 40-49: 225.9 yards 50-59: 215.4 yards 60-69: 204.5 yards 70+: 190.4 yards It appears that the USGA and R&A will eventually come to some sort of joint decision to alleviate the various stresses that distance has made on the game, but dont expect that decision to come down any time soon. and he was one of the longest hitters of his dayimagine what your average joe hit the ball then? How far did Jack Nicklaus hit a 1 iron? Jacks definitely up in that echelon. [/quote] Vokey 54.10, 2009 58.12 M, Testing TM MG2 60* TW grind and MG356* TW grind. But Dent changed the protocol. Where are you on this chart? A golfer would hope to achieve a smash factor near 1.50 on driver shots. Driving distances changed little over decades. ENTER NOW! Golf Digest estimates that the average driving distance has increased by 15.5 yards over the past 10 years, a. By signing up, you agree to the Now they can bust it out 240-250 with relative ease. Thatsslightlyless accurate. And that fairway costs them about three-tenths of a stroke. But the endorsement climate was hardly as lucrative (or as mature) as it is today. [/quote] Privacy Policy. Both those players accomplished much before they turned professional, but their amateur rsums dont come close to being as stout as Nicklaus. Those who can get it airborne do sometimes hit it spectacularly crooked in a way that probably wasn't possible in the old days. Someone with a copy of the book handy could give you the entire breakdown. He often overpowered courses much in the same way todays longest hitters do, and he did so that week. Dottie Pepper set the 72-hole record of 269 at 19 under par in 1999. The potent combination of Instagram, wall-to-wall TV coverage and the Internet has turned junior and amateur golfers into niche celebrities. Heres the part where we state the obvious: Nicklaus was never in the AJGA rankings because the AJGA didnt exist when he was a junior. Here is Sports Illustrateds description of the performance, one that could be copied, pasted and published in 2020 without anyone knowing how long ago it was written. Ping G410 3, 5 and 7 wood, Ping G410 5 hybrid-not much use. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. If we had (the new) golf ball in my day," Lee Trevino told USA Today in 2007, The best of us would have hit it 300 yards and Jack Nicklaus would have hit it 360.. He currently plays off a 4 handicap. That would have ranked fourth on tour in 2018-19, ahead of bombers like Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, Gary Woodland and so many more. Golf My Way, if memory serves, had all his distances. I guess it all depends on your experience and observations. Again, same short persimmon steel shafted driver. This chart shows you the average distances per skill level for male golfers. A little self-promotion can yield heaps of followers. I acknowledged that. Was he a long hitter back then? To understand exactly how, let's look at two stats: average driving distance and average driving accuracy (percentage of fairways hit). [/b] Jack was great because he his driver long, but more importantly he hit his irons high. Now that they have clear findings obtained from century of collecting data & its impact on all levelsfrom golf played at highest level to recreational golfI look forward to supporting industrys collaborative effort to find solutions that are in best interest of games future. He won four times, including THE PLAYERS, and reached No. Once we got into a wound golf ball and once we got into steel shafts, the game from basically the early 1930s until 1995 changed very little, and all the golf courses that were built needed very little adjustment to be able to handle any kind of a tournament," Nicklaus told USA Today in 2007. Kyle Berkshires (World long drive champion) fastest recorded swing speed was 155 mph! [size="5"]3-wood: 235 yards and up[/size] Who has the biggest driving distance average this season? Here are 7 of the most interesting. I recall a few drives from Nicklaus pushing the 300yd range. I have collected all the essential club distance charts for you in this article. That year, Duval ranked ninth in distance and 26th in accuracy. Nicklaus ranked 10th in driving distance and won two majors during that 1980 campaign, but his 269 yards off the tee would have been dead last on Tour in 2019. Technology made gradual progress for more than 60 years, according to Nicklaus. [size=5] Average PGA Tour Players Driving Distance. [size="5"]3-iron: 195-210 yards[/size] His number that season combining. Early in Jack's career, he would have MacGregor "narrow" the grooves in his irons as the normal width v grooves spun too much for his liking. [/b] [quote name='titleistfan14' timestamp='1302833449' post='3154660'] Not short chips ins; 60-80 yards twice for eagle. Get the PGA Tour schedule, results, rumors and more on NBCSports.com. [size=5] [size=5] Nicklaus carries fistfuls of golf accolades that may never be touched again. [size="5"]Driver: 250 yards and up[/size] See it yet? This year at age 52, Love was one of the eight golfers who had a 400-plus drive. Those yardages in his book are indeed modest. In 2023, Rory McIlroy leads all golfers on the PGA Tour, hitting the average golf ball 326.60 yards per drive on the golf course. Only 12 of the 1,139 golfers included in these records has ever even broke 80 percent for a full season. In 2021, the average driving distance was 295.3 yards, second to only 2020 as the longest average driving distance in PGA Tour history. Looking at the charts can be intimidating. I dont think anybody else could ever do it.. Now, on to the list: Pretty good, indeed. In 2020, the average PGA Tour (male golfers) driving distance reached an all-time high of 296.4 yards, the longest average driving distance ever. That led the money list by 52.9 percent over Trevino, who was second with $207,255. His average drive with the Byron Nelson wooden driver went 247 yards. switch from liquid-filled balls to the current solid-core construction in the mid-2000s, 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, 2023 RBC Heritage: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, 2023 Valero Texas Open: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times. He averaged 297.5 yards in driving distance, which was 24th on the PGA Tour. He would have shot in the 50's regularly. How much money has Jack Nicklaus won in his career? Nicklaus had an endorsement deal with MacGregor Golf, and he played the manufacturers clubs and balls during all 18 of his major victories. No one in the modern history of golf was as straight off the tee as Calvin Peete (right). . [quote name='Shallowface' timestamp='1302902795' post='3157246'] Compare that with today's bombers: In 2012, the PGA Tour's top 10 in driving distance were 20.3 yards longer (7 percent) than the tour average. And I said, Wow, thats pretty good, I guess. . Keep in mind that the smash factor plays a major role when it comes to distance. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. But it would be amazing to have seen him in his prime play with today's equipment on the "Old" Augusta Nationalor any other great course. Golf Digest estimates that the average driving distance has increased by 15.5 yards over the past 10 years, a period of time where metal drivers have been used. The World Amateur Golf Rankings didnt exist in the late 1950s/early 1960s, but you can bet this and next months rent that Nicklaus would have been a strong No. These conditions were not achievable by Jack . You mindlessly race through your feed before a certain blond-haired junior golfer catches your eye. I don't believe the distance gap between the average joe and the touring pro was as large in the 1970s as is it today. You think of all the companies that he could endorse, Smallwood says. Rory McIlroy pounded a 383-yard tee shot on another hole. The PGA of America is made up of nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals who are ready to help you further your love for the game of golf. Chad Campbell averaged 291 yards off the tee in 2009, ranking 70th on the PGA Tour. Only other club I remember was his 7i, which (IIRC) he hit 145. While well never get a precise answer, its safe to assume Nicklaus would have been Rory McIlroy-type long were he playing today. John Daly, by the way, became the first golfer to average 300 yards off the tee in 1997. Peete holds the top five single-season driving accuracy records, and seven of the top 10. crazy to think how good he would have been with new equipment and balls Jack was very long, a very powerful swing. A bigger part of that, however, is because Nicklaus was one of the best amateurs of all time. Now add in a longer liteweight graphite shaft, hugmongous titanium head, the 20+ yards - longer balls andlet's just say he'd be tough to beat today. Those yardages in his book are indeed modest. He rarely had to take anything out of his golf bag but his driver, wedge, putter and towel. He's one of the inventors ofthe strokes gained metricwhich has moved golf analytics into the modern age. Only two players since 2000 have replicated that feat: Tiger Woods in 2000 and Henrik Stenson in 2015. To understand exactly how, lets look at two stats: average driving distance and average driving accuracy (percentage of fairways hit). With the 384, he said, he was driving 20 to 25 yards farther than he had a few years earlier. Nicklaus has been arguing for golf's governing bodies to roll back the distance of the golf ball since the 1970s. Eighteen majors, yes but an unreachable nineteen runner-up finishes, too. Only other club I remember was his 7i, which (IIRC) he hit 145. [/quote] There is a lot of self-awareness going on out there today, Tavatanakit said. Those yardages in his book are indeed modest. In the end, I have also included the stock distances of famous pros! Of course, Jack was in his 30s at that point. [size=5] Both hit towering shots with the Tourney ball, noticeably different ball flight than the rest of the field. Although the report has been polarizing, Jack Nicklaus sounded off with a ringing endorsement of the work done on the project by the games two governing bodies. 1 in the world. By Pretty hard to argue with his decision. I've been playing since 1973, and IMO there's as much or more bad golf today with the modern equipment as there was back then. [size=5] Using high-speed film analysis, experts estimate legendary amateur Bobby Jones had a swing speed of 117 miles per hour in the 1930s - using hickory shafts. Saturday, she allowed herself a few moments of excitement as she extended her lead at the top of the leaderboard. Sound like anyone familiar? Theres good reason to believe that Nicklaus record will never be approached again. If he was having the success he was having in this day and age, hes in that super-high echelon. In all, 14 pros averaged 120 mph or better. Wishon 919 THI 11* 0.5* Open With his size, strength and fluid golf swing, hed challenge J.B. Holmes, who led the PGA Tour in driving distance in 2015-16 (314.5 yards). Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. Taylormade M3 3w 17* Fujikura Atmos S shaft I think the old equipment led to people developing better swings, where now guys just whale at it caveman style. Weiskopf eventually won by a shot over Nicklaus. [/quote] The results, as uncovered by our Mike Johnson: Nicklaus averaged 276 yards, the longest on the PGA Tour. Hitting a 6 iron into a par 5 isn't an advantage, because a hybrid from 225 is going to land just as soft. [size=5] The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Jack Nicklaus. Since 2010, the average driving accuracy rank for players to be in the top 10 on TOUR in driving. RBZ 25* hb; RBZstage 2 19* hb. People keep talking about length today and comparing Nicklaus with Tiger and they simply don't know how long and strong Nicklaus was in his prime AND, as was mentioned earlier, the fact that he was hitting a relatively small persimmon head and was playing with what he admittedly says was a crappy ball, that being the MacGregor Tourney. That would have ranked 188th on Tour in 2019. That is no longer the case but in Jack's day it was. Here is how far male PGA Tour professionals hit their clubs in average. Im dead serious.. [quote name='golfbum9' timestamp='1304264564' post='3199669'] Ben Hogan hit his driver 265 yards, according to an article in the June 10, 1949 issue of Time Magazine. [size=5] A generic 6-12 index will hit their "stock" driver somewhere around 235-245. He shared his thoughts in 2016 when asked about the possibility of adding length to the 13th hole at Augusta National. Six Masters titles won across a span of 23 years. So how much ish, could an in-his-prime Nicklaus have earned as a brand ambassador in the 2020s? Tavatanakit has a chance to write history on Sunday. Tavatanakit is playing the course in a way that Rankin, the winner of the 1976 ANA Inspiration, has never seen before. PGA Tour Victories: 73. According to shotlink data, there were 200 measured drives of 375 yards or longer during the 2015-16 PGA Tour season, including eight surpassing the 400-yard barrier. In 2000, Karrie Webb won by 10 strokes at 14 under par. Jack rarely hit the ball as hard as he could. It's all relative. Discover golf near you. Jack was very long when he was young, during his prime in the 1970's not quite as long, but long enough when he needed it. Nicklaus trove of insurmountable records is instant recall for golf die-hards. [size=5]Pitching wedge: 80-130 yards[/size] Jack Nicklaus. [size=5] The victory takes him to No. When Tour pros put the Titleist Pro VI in play in late 2000, they automatically hit the ball 10-15 yards farther with each iron. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. "I think a lot of people get it wrong," he said. [quote name='titleistfan14' timestamp='1302833449' post='3154660'] An exceptional example of this came in the final round of the 1966 Open Championship at Muirfield, on the 17th hole, a 530-yard par 5 hole. You can post now and register later. The average tour pro has gained roughly 30 yards off the tee since 1980 (a 12% increase). Considering their length off the tee wouldve put them in the top 10 in 1980, its fair to assume theyd rank at least as high today. [b]Definitely one of, if not the longest out there. Forty years ago, the TOUR started compiling reliable data to calculate this metric. Discover golf near you. There have been other changes to the game as well more advanced balls and more physically fit players none of which have effects that are simple to quantify, but a change in drivers seems the most directly related. [size="5"]8-iron:130-145 yards[/size] The hole then was 384 yards, Of note, "Nicklaus broke the face insert nine times in 1961 and cracked the neck in a 1966 "Challenge of the Champions" match with Gary Player.". Consider this: In 1963, Nicklaus won the long-drive contest at the PGA Championship with a 341-yard blast. Adding 35 yards for increased speed, hotter driver and better ball, Nicklaus would've averaged 311.0 last season. That's upwards of a 25% increase. [quote name='titleistfan14' timestamp='1302833449' post='3154660'] Tavatanakit looks to 'keep energy level up' for final round. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. When 25-year-old Jack Nicklaus won the 1965 Masters Tournament, he finished nine strokes clear of the field and set a new 72-hole scoring record. He also collected paychecks from non-equipment companies. [/size] But it isnt the first time Tavatankit has opened up a large lead on a field. [size="5"]From Golf My Way p. 31[/size] Nicklaus, at 276 yards, was 4.5 percent longer than the average. Exactly. Maltby KE4 14* 3w , Axe Excaliber R flex tipped 1". Only 27 players on the PGA Tour in 2015-16 had a faster average. [/size] The long ball is a double-edged sword. John Daly, by the way, became the first golfer to average 300 yards off the tee in 1997, last person to win a major with a persimmon driver was Bernhard Langer, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [size="5"]Pitching wedge: 80-130 yards[/size] To receive GOLFs all-new newsletters, subscribe for free here. . I used to follow the two of them at Doral and Inverrary every year. "They say the game has become Bomb and Gouge. You just take out a driver, hit as far as you want, its going to be in the rough, and then you hack it out. [size=5]8-iron:130-145 yards[/size] He hit many documented drives well over 300 in favourable conditions, but, yes, in terms of average driving distance throughout the season, somewhere around 265 would be about right If you're leading by one or two, anything can happen in golf, Park said. Golf courses used to be firmer and we got more roll than we do now, but the people I was around hit the ball a lot further than 200 yards. That would rank as the third-highest single-season total in PGA Tour history, behind only Scottie Scheffler's 2021-22 and Jordan Spieths 2014-15. Logically, the faster your swing speed, the greater your distance. Search for fun things to do in your area led by PGA Professionals. At least that's the conventional thinking. Hes everywhere. [quote name='golfbum9' timestamp='1304264564' post='3199669'] [size=5]3-wood: 235 yards and up[/size] Add in a third-ranked .859 strokes gained off the tee and above-average putting, and he should have a good chance to win.
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