Feb 11, 2014 for 2014 weve added more clubs 23 competitors this year and hit more shots than in any previous test. I was just trying to prove a point that nobody cared about. The longest drive ever in a pga sanctioned long drive competition. While you probably wont see long drive champion tim burke putting on the green jacket anytime soon, its no coincidence that the list of the pga tours longest drivers is dotted with. Here i selecting longest drivers for distance and forgiveness after checking tested trackman numbers and pga tour players that use them. While were certainly proud of what weve accomplished, bigger isnt what this is about. Ranking the worst overall statistical golfers on the pga. Poundforpound, who are the longest drivers on the pga tour. Feb 15, 2014 see all the available 2014 drivers here which golf driver of 2014 is the longest.
Dec 08, 2014 if you dream of hitting longer, straighter drives, golf magazines clubtest 2014 can help make that dream a reality. Our research and technology development team has tested nearly every driver produced on this planet, to find that perfect balance of performance and durability. Take a look at the top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in the 2014 season and find out which drivers they trust to go the distance. Joyless bubba watson protests and rips harmless long drive competition at pga. Aug 19, 2018 the longest drive recorded on the pga tour since 2010 belongs no surprise to dustin johnson. Top of the list was the american golfer, justin thomas, who hit a drive with a distance of 449 yards during the world. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent. Each and every one of these guys can bomb it off the tee, and here are the clubs they are doing it with.
Oct 06, 2016 here i found 10 longest golf drivers for distance and forgiveness 2016. This graph depicts the longest golf drives on the pga tour in the 2020 season. In 1980, his best finish was a solo second at the bing crosby national proam. Meijer lpga classic for simply give grand rapids, mi. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving. Watson hits iron from tee to make a point rory mcilroy misses. Some of the biggest hitters on the pga tour such as bubba watson, robert garrigus, john daly and dustin johnson at very best are capable of driving a ball over 350 yards, although very rare in. Bubba watson, the pgas longest driver of 2014 jason getzusa today sports. The worlds longest driver denmark golfer karsten maas recently set a guiness world record swinging this 14 5 long beast. At this level of premium drivers we narrowed down the top5 drivers out of 22 different models in three different categories in this test, the longest driver for each player is usually player dependent. The longest drive recorded on the pga tour since 2010 belongs no surprise to dustin johnson. Hitting longer drives is the easiest and most effective way to lower your scores.
Chris kirk was a very good driver of the golf ball in 2014. Bubba, one of the longest and most creative drivers of the golf ball in the history of the game. We are the inventors of a process known as golf driver shaving which reduces the face thickness on golf drivers. Joyless bubba watson protests and rips harmless long drive. Bubba watson records longest drive of 2014 at bridgestone. The longest drive ever in a pgasanctioned long drive competition. Finding a club that agrees best with you means finding one with the right loft angle, flex, and center of gravity, which affects your ball control and speed. Mar 22, 2017 want a driver that maximises distance. Aug 05, 2014 joyless bubba watson protests and rips harmless long drive competition at pga. In the end, individual swing characteristics define the best driver. The evolution of driving distance on the pga tour for the win. Here i found 10 longest golf drivers for distance and forgiveness 2016. The evolution of driving distance on the pga tour for. Jul 10, 2014 the sldr was voted the longest driver by our panel of custom fitters, and also hit some of the longest drives in our test.
Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga. Having a driver that doesnt fit you, your style, or even your posture can negatively affect your play. Open champion is perennially one of the longest drivers on the pga tour. Oct 22, 2015 last week, we highlighted last seasons top 10 drivers on the pga tour in terms of strokes gaineddriving. Pga tour players with longest average driving distance 2020. Its nice that you took the time to test all of the drivers. Sep 11, 2014 the worlds longest driver denmark golfer karsten maas recently set a guiness world record swinging this 14 5 long beast. Our annual drivers test is always keenly anticipated but we cant remember one quite as exciting as this years. For the first time in 50 years, the pga championship held a longdrive competition, with players testing their length on the 10th hole of. Last week, we highlighted last seasons top 10 drivers on the pga tour in terms of strokes gaineddriving. Cleveland describe the 588 driver as their most complete and longest driver they have ever made and it can be easily customised to fit every performance demand off the tee. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga long. Care is taken to select two holes which face in opposite directions to counteract the effect of wind.
Pure silk championship presented by visit williamsburg canceled williamsburg, va. Today, there is a lot of debate and discussion on what the top longest drivers on the market are. Having the right driver is critical to ensure you are playing at your best potential. Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf village. Lets take a look at which drivers the long hitters on the pga tour are putting into their bags. The most wanted equipment tests here on mygolfspy are the most thorough club testing program in the golf industry. In the third round of the 2014 world golf championships bridgestone invitational, bubba watson crushes his drive 424 yards on the 667. I dont need to worry about a long drive on the 10th hole. Average driving distance lpga ladies professional golf.
The top 115 longest hitters on the tour in 2017 averaged a drive of 290 yards or over. If you dream of hitting longer, straighter drives, golf magazines clubtest 2014 can help make that dream a reality. Top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in 2019 and the. But who are the longest hitters, pound for pound, on tour.
Golfs 2014 pga championship to include long drive competition. Ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga tour. Here is a short list of longest drives in pga events. Bubba watson is considered to be the most consistent long driver at an average of 3 yards per drive in the pga. Pga tour players with longest average driving distance. Ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga.
Cameron champ, an american golfer from california, tops the list of the longest average driving distance on the pga tour. Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best golf. The drivers that the top 10 longest hitters on the pga tour. Yes, bubba watson, the man with the best name on the pga tour had the longest average drive on the pga tour this year.
Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best. The 10 longest drives of the pga tour season phil mickelson, dustin johnson, and gary woodland were some of the usual suspects on this years 10 longest drives list. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga longdrive contest. Remax world long drive championship 2014 jason zuback golf. Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf. As a matter of fact, each person has their own opinion regarding this based on what kind of hitting drivers they are using when they play golf with their friends or family. We can take any golf driver and make it hit 2040 yards further. Some of the biggest hitters on the pga tour such as bubba watson, robert garrigus, john daly and dustin johnson at very best are capable of driving a ball over 350 yards, although very rare in professional play, but regularly hit drives of over 300 yards.
Aug 02, 2014 in the third round of the 2014 world golf championships bridgestone invitational, bubba watson crushes his drive 424 yards on the 667yard, par5 16th hole. Aug 06, 2014 jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga longdrive contest. Nicklaus, using a persimmon driver and wound golf ball, hit a winning drive. We are the inventors of a process known as golf driver shaving which reduces the face thickness on golf drivers to create more trampoline effect and distance. Bubba watson hit the longest drive of the season at 424 yards. The following players are currently ranked in the top ten for longest golf driver for the 2014 season. Feb 25, 2020 cameron champ, an american golfer from california, tops the list of the longest average driving distance on the pga tour. Top 10 longest drivers on the pga tour in 2019 and the drivers used. Louis oosthuizen wins longest drive as bubba watson protests. See all the available 2014 drivers here which golf driver of 2014 is the longest. For 2014 weve added more clubs 23 competitors this year and hit more shots than in any previous test.
Mar 21, 2020 dan pohl led the pga tour in driving in 1980 274. Oct 14, 2015 the longest hitters on the pga tour average more than 305 yards per drive. Sep 27, 20 the 10 longest drives of the pga tour season phil mickelson, dustin johnson, and gary woodland were some of the usual suspects on this years 10 longest drives list. Accuracy is also a big part of the equation obviously. By any reasonable measure, our 2014 most wanted driver test is the largest weve ever completed. Poundforpound, who are the longest drivers on the pga. Jun 30, 2014 bubba watson, the pgas longest driver of 2014 jason getzusa today sports. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. The longest hitters on the pga tour average more than 305 yards per drive. Based on exhaustive testing and tour validation, the 588 custom driver features a 460cc titanium head, offering the greatest combination of distance, forgiveness and. Illegalnon conforming golf drivers worlds hottest drivers. Mar 30, 2015 bottom line, there is no longest driver. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions.
Pga tour players with the longest drives 2020 statista. There is a longest driver and shaft combination for everyone. Oct 24, 2014 ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga tour. Ranking the worst overall statistical golfers on the pga tour. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced. By any reasonable measure, our 2014 most wanted driver test is the largest weve.