‘Well Above Average’: USGA’s Latest Revelation Makes Golf Fans Happy

According to a study by AAA, a whopping 80 percent of men perceive themselves as better-than-average drivers, which seems statistically impossible! But wait, there’s more. This phenomenon isn’t confined to driving; it also plagues the world of golf.

Golfers often overestimate their skills, especially in distance hitting, which causes them to come up short on shots and turn the game into a challenging and less enjoyable experience. Get ready to be amazed by how our perceptions can deceive us and discover the truth about your driving distance! 

When is a golfer considered average?

While the distance of your ball may not be the be-all, it’s crucial to know how far you hit it. Hence, in our sincere quest for accuracy, let’s delve into Arccos data to uncover the average distance you need to hit your driver.

An amateur male golfer, with a handicap between 5-10 should have a driving distance of 230.3 yards to be considered average. However, if you are an amateur male golfer with no handicap your driving distance should be 239.6 yards, for you to be considered average.

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For female golfers, we will refer to the USGA data. And an amateur female golfer, with a handicap between 6-12 should have a driving distance of 177.5 yards to be considered average. Moreover, if you are an amateur female golfer with handicap less than 6, your driving distance should be 196.7 yards, for you to be considered average.

The fans are very happy with these statistics as their driving distances are way above average.

The whole point of looking at average distances in golf is to factor in the shots that don’t go as far as you hoped. While your best shot might go farther than the average. However, one needs to consider their mishits as well, such as a topped drive or a hook into the trees.

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Moreover, Butch Harmon has also emphasized that many golfers come up short because they try to hit every shot at their maximum distance. Therefore, focusing on your averages is a better strategy for improving your score.

For a detailed breakdown of the average driving distance refer to the table below:

What is your driving distance? Let us know in the comments section below.