Driving the Ball 280 to 300.....Really???

[stopcensoringme]

I worked at a golf course for about 3 years, and probably played close to 300 rounds/year during that time. I'd guess over 1/3 those rounds were with random people. I think it's safe to say less than 1% could hit a driver 300 yards. And exactly zero could carry a drive 300 yards with neutral conditions.

Now, of the 15 regulars I played with, most with handicaps less than 5, I'd say 3 could carry a drive 300 yards, and maybe 6 or 7 routinely hit it 300 yards with roll.

More weirdness... I worked at a golf shop for about a year. 98% of our customers hit it 300 yards, but needed a new driver to squeeze out 15 more yards. Go figure...

Last weird story... I was playing golf 2 weeks ago and there was a foursome of 20 year olds behind us. I've never seen 4 people hit so many 330+ drives in the middle of the fairway in my life. The 9th hole was playing ~ 365 yards. Our group was putting. There 4 balls less than 20 yards from the green. Maybe 5 miles/hour down wind.

When I played all the time I would consider myself above average with my driving distance. But my max under neutral conditions was ~285. I usually hit about 10/14 fairways and averaged 260-280. Now I hit about 6/14 fairways and average about 240. Stupid game.

[KFCandKoolAid]

if i play at the local muni course i hit it 240-260, on a manicured resort course i hit it 260-280 and on a desert course 280+. the course conditions are key here.

[bonds]

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if i play at the local muni course i hit it 240-260, on a manicured resort course i hit it 260-280 and on a desert course 280+. the course conditions are key here.

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I'm looking forward to testing this in a couple weeks, playing at Primm Valley outside LV. I haven't played a desert course in 15 years & have been concerned about being able to reach some of the longer par 4s, as 250 is a very good drive for me.

I've played with a few bombers over the years, but almost none who hit it 300 - in part because you rarely get much roll at my home course. Bottom line, people lie.