With breakthroughs in training, equipment, and swing mechanics, its nearly impossible not to believe the longest driver on tour didnt come from the last 20 years. Why tony finau says hes the longest driver on the pga tour. Daly, watson, garrigus, dustin johnson, mcilroy and cameron champ. Who are the 10 longest and 10 shortest drivers on the pga. Which tells you all you need to know about the explosion in distance since then. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Learn how ping builds drivers for such a big hitter. Lets take a look at what the pga tours biggest bombers thus far in 20182019 are using to launch their rockets.
Watson, one of the pga tours longest hitters, told golf digest in 2010 that he uses a 44. Find out where michelle wies drive at the 2006 mcdonalds lpga championship ranks in the top 5 lpga longest drives. Top 10 longest hitters in the 2017 2018 pga tour and their. The drivers used by the top10 longest hitters on the pga. A man named mike austin, a pro golfer and kineseology expert blasted a 515 yards. The epic flash sub zero is a unique driver that has an unconventional design, but it is effective nonetheless.
How driving distance has changed over the past 40 years. The top 115 longest hitters on the tour in 2017 averaged a drive of 290 yards or over. Mar 21, 2020 dan pohl led the pga tour in driving in 1980 274. The 10 longest drives of the pga tour season phil mickelson, dustin johnson, and gary woodland were some of the usual suspects on this years 10 longest drives list. Carl cooper is credited with the longest drive in pga tour history, a 787yarder at the 1992 texas open. Pga tour players are longer off the tee than ever, thanks to advances in driver and golf ball technology, as well improved training regimens. Most popular driver on tour 2020 best driver on pga tour. Bubba watson is considered to be the most consistent long driver at an average of 3 yards per drive in the pga.
The longest modern drive was by davis love iii for 476 yards at the 2004 mercedes championships. Pga tour players with longest average driving distance 2020. Three of the worlds top 10 male players are ranked within the top 10 in driving average and among these 10 guys. Ian poulter enjoyed a 426yard drive in the 20 tournament of champions on the 12th hole at kapaluas plantation course. Pga tour players with the longest drives 2020 statista. View longest drive statistics for the 2020 pga tour. Cbs sports has all of those statistics and more for the pga tour. Sep 27, 20 the 10 longest drives of the pga tour season phil mickelson, dustin johnson, and gary woodland were some of the usual suspects on this years 10 longest drives list. Last week, we highlighted last seasons top 10 drivers on the pga tour in terms of strokes gaineddriving. Who has the longest drive in pga tour history measured by shortlink. Here is a short list of longest drives in pga events. The 10 longest hitters on the pga tour all have a driving distance average above 310 yards. Tiger woods longest drive ever, kapalua 18th hole golf legends.
Check out the comprehensive pga tour guide for rankings, leaderboards and stats for 2020. But who are the longest hitters, pound for pound, on tour. How ping fits cameron champ, the pga tours longest hitting. Check out the top 5 drives from 2017, featuring tony finau, rickie fowler, rory mcilroy, justin thomas, and. Fransico laren jimenez sanyana iii 589 yards and on a driving. Pga tour rookie cameron champ reaches mph club head speeds and nearly 200 mph ball speeds. Cameron champ, an american golfer from california, tops the list of the longest average driving distance on the pga tour.
For all drives measured with a laser, this is the longest drive for the entire year. Find out who the longest drivers on the pga tour are, how far they hit their drives, and which drivers they use. Another longest drive in pga tour history is credited to mike austin, 64 years old at the time, who hit a 515yard drive on sept. Dow great lakes bay invitational canceled midland, mi. Care is taken to select two holes which face in opposite. Oct 22, 2015 last week, we highlighted last seasons top 10 drivers on the pga tour in terms of strokes gaineddriving. Top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in 2019 and the drivers used. We had recently written an article titled the longest drive in a pga tour event. Learn about the longest drive ever on a golf course.
Nov 06, 2018 pga tour rookie cameron champ reaches mph club head speeds and nearly 200 mph ball speeds. The fact is, golfers are getting better and equipment technology is the reason. Top 10 longest hitters in the 20172018 pga tour and their. Poundforpound, who are the longest drivers on the pga tour. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. Top of the list was the american golfer, justin thomas, who hit a drive with a distance of 449 yards during the world.
The top 10 longest drivers on tour bleacher report latest. A full list of the longest drives on the pga tour can be found. Only six of the 18 won a tour event in the same year that they led in driving average. Top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in 2019 and the. Who hit the longest drive in a pga tour event answers. The top5 longest drivers on the pga tour and their driver. Bryson dechambeau, an american golfer from california, tops the list of the longest average driving distance on the pga tour in 2020. The 10 longest drives in pga tour history measured by shotlink. Dec 21, 2018 interestingly, coopers drive is not included on the pga tours official longest drive list for 1992. Top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in 2019 and the drivers. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced. Its interesting to note that neither tiger woods nor phil mickelson has ever led the tour in driving distance. This graph depicts the longest golf drives on the pga tour in the 2020 season. Who are the 10 longest and 10 shortest drivers on the pga tour.
It might be in the form of more quality shots more. Longest golf driver in the world the top 10 of all time. Apr 30, 2020 the epic flash sub zero is a unique driver that has an unconventional design, but it is effective nonetheless. Ive made quite a few drivers for both pga and lpga players, and the average for those i have build clubs for is 44. Ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga tour. Interestingly, coopers drive is not included on the pga tours official longest drive list for 1992.
That might manifest itself in better scores or a lower handicap. Pga tour players are longer off the tee than ever, thanks to advances in driver and golf ball technology, as well improved training regimens and course conditioning. Some of the biggest hitters on the female tour such as maudeaimee leblanc average just below 280 yards. Average driving distance lpga ladies professional golf. Watson notes that a typical golfer is likely better off using a driver with a shorter shaft rather than a longer one. Three of the worlds top 10 male players are ranked within the top 10 in driving average and among these 10 guys they have won 8 pga tour events in 2018. Tiger woods blasted a 498yard drive on the 18th at kapalua during the 2002 tournament of champions, which remains the longest drive in pga tour history recorded by shotlink. Take a look at the yearbyyear longest drivers on tour. How ping fits cameron champ, the pga tours longest hitting, for drivers.
Sep 29, 2016 driving distance ytdstatistics through. May 26, 2019 lets take a look at what the pga tours biggest bombers thus far in 20182019 are using to launch their rockets. Mike austin holds the world record with a 515yard drive at the 1974 seniors open. In his first regular pga tour event, brooks koepka is a win away from a two. The inner bars made it more durable than other drivers, increasing its longevity. Top of the list was the american golfer, justin thomas, who achieved a drive with a distance of 457 yards during the world golf championships mexico championship on the pga tour in 2019. Pure silk championship presented by visit williamsburg canceled williamsburg, va. Meet the golfer who could smash the pga tour driving record.
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