PGA Driving Distance Stat Question???

[fisher]

When the PGA posts a players stats for average driving distance, are they adding in holes where the player hits 3-wood or an iron off the tee? Or is it just driver holes?

 

[BigJim13]

When the PGA posts a players stats for average driving distance, are they adding in holes where the player hits 3-wood or an iron off the tee? Or is it just driver holes?

As far as I know driving distance is typically measured on 2 holes in each tournament, typically a long par 4 or par 5 where most players will have to hit driver. I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

 

[warbirdlover]

Good question. I've wondered about that also.

 

[N.V.M.]

As far as I know driving distance is typically measured on 2 holes in each tournament, typically a long par 4 or par 5 where most players will have to hit driver. I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

correct, here are some examples:

St Andrews 5 14
TPC Sawgrass 9 11
Colonial 15 17
Harbour Town 4 6

etc...

 

[Bignose]

As far as I know driving distance is typically measured on 2 holes in each tournament, typically a long par 4 or par 5 where most players will have to hit driver. I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

yes, this is exactly right. Not only is it only for 2 holes, but the 2 holes are chosen to be in as opposite directions as possible, to also balance out any effects of wind.

 

[BigJim13]

yes, this is exactly right. Not only is it only for 2 holes, but the 2 holes are chosen to be in as opposite directions as possible, to also balance out any effects of wind.

Didn't know that, makes sense though. Good info!

 

[TheTrueReview]

.... but the 2 holes are chosen to be in as opposite directions as possible, to also balance out any effects of wind.

Golfers with wind don't drive as far??

 

[slickpitt]

Didn't know that, makes sense though. Good info!

Never knew that, I always assumed they just counted it when they hit driver and hit the fairway.