Originally Posted by SouthBamaSlayer
Originally Posted by Fattyfireplug
Originally Posted by Joe4majors
Ended up going last night. Lots of fun. Food was good. Service was good. Fun atmosphere. As warned, not cheap for a party of 2, but worth it given the experience. For those that play real golf...what's a typical drive distance for amateur golfers?


I'd say 235 to 275. However, Top golf distances are not accurate and are to make you feel good. My son is well above an average golfer. He drives it a LONG way. Averages 350 to 375. He has his short clubs dialed in tight and when we went he quickly discovered the distances were not correct.

Averages 350 to 375? I’m not saying that’s impossible, but the PGA tour’s longest hitter only averages 320. The world long drive champ is usually only around 380-400.


The pros aren't pros because they are long drive champions. They are pros because they are accurate. There are plenty of guys who consistently hit the ball much farther than tour averages and the gutters of failure on the PGA tour are littered with long drive guys who lack some other part of the game.

Long Drive

All I can say is go play with him. Sometimes seeing is believing. He's 6'5" tall with a HUGE swing arc and he consistently hits driver those distances. He scores in the mid to low 70's but doesn't love the game enough to compete any longer.


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