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The courses that professionals play, the ball runs futher. Add that to the specialised equipment and the golf balls and their spin rates tailored to the individual, it really isn't too surprising that the worlds best are now hitting drives of 350 yards.

Jack Nicklaus in his book playing lessons said his driver went around 260 yards carry. Now most average players play courses in a condition comparable with tournament courses back then and they don't have the tailored equipment - putting it probably on about the level of what Nicklaus used. He was a big hitter on tour at the time which mean't that the others where probably in 240-250 yard range.

Now when I practice golf at the range (and have played since I was a kid) and I hit the ball on average about 270 perhaps 280 if caught really pure. Maybe not far in comparison to a long drive competitor but pretty darn far. My ballstriking (in terms of length) is at a professional standard. Even if I wail away like I am trying to play a long drive contest, im not going to get much more than 270. Yet I rarely see anyone around about me getting it even close that. I don't think from the reaction around about me that people realise how far that is and how much better I strike the ball in comparison to all around me until they see it. When I hit the ball it sizzles, the sound off their club sounds like a dull thud.

Yet on a poker forum of all places there are incredible stats. Please....

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Thinly veiled (and not very good) brag post?

Driving contest HU for rollz? I'm sure a number in here would take that bet.