Is 250 yards carry good?

Is 250 yards carry good?

Driving distance figures from the R&A and USGA’s most recent Distance Report show that the average hit by an amateur male club golfer is 215 yards. Five handicaps and below average 240 yards, 6-12 handicaps average 220 yards, 13-20 handicaps average 204 yards and 21 and overs average 187 yards.

Is 270 yard carry good?

If you drive the ball longer than 270 yards… You should still be hitting driver a large majority of the time. There’s one major instance when you might not: When penalty hazards are within 65 yards of each other on either side, and the fairway narrows even between it.

How far do pros hit a 7-iron?

between 172-215 yards
The average distance golfers hit each club varies widely. A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards.

What percentage of golfers can drive 300 yards?

4%
Only 4% of golfers drive the ball over 300 yards. The second highest percentage of golfers drive the ball between 225 and 249 on average.

What swing speed is needed for a 250 yard drive?

89 mph
Click here to read other articles written by Steve Pratt. The minimum club head speed required to hit a 300-yard drive in neutral conditions is 108 mph, according to Trackman. A 250-yard drive, by comparison, (if this proves to be a more realistic goal for you) requires at least 89 mph.

What ball speed do you need to hit 250 yards?

Here are the basic factors that hold most golfers back from driving a ball this far: You’ll need a minimum clubhead speed of around 89 mph just to hit a perfect ball 250. It’s more like that you will need 92-94 if you are to live consistently around the 250 mark.

Is 320 yards a good drive?

PGA tour pros drive between 280 to 320 yards on average. Ladies PGA tour pros drive on average 230 to 270 yards. The average for amateur golfers is 195 to 205 yards, so guys don’t try to take on the ladies.

Is 250 yards a long drive?

The average driving distance for a golfer with a 5 handicap or less is 250 yards. You might think that’s kind of low for a good golfer but it’s pretty realistic for someone who isn’t a professional. If you hit the ball the average distance you’re really not that far away from the average distance of a scratch golfer.