Alright, so I wanted to see how my driving distance stacks up against the pros, specifically the LPGA players. I’ve been working on my swing a bit, and felt like it was time for a little real-world test.
Getting Started
First, I needed to find a good place to measure. My usual driving range has those annoying flags, but they’re not always super accurate. So I headed out to a local course that has a pretty wide-open driving area. No houses or anything to worry about, just a lot of grass.
The Process
I warmed up like I usually do – some stretches, a few practice swings with my shorter irons, then worked my way up to the driver. Once I felt loose, I teed up a ball. I had to put my phone on a tripod to be able to record these.
- Swing 1: Felt okay, but I knew I didn’t quite catch it perfectly. The ball went, but not as far as I hoped.
- Swing 2: Better! Solid contact, good sound. I watched it fly and land.
- Swings 3-10: I kept going, trying to find that sweet spot consistently. Some were good, some were, uh, less good.
After hitting about ten balls, I grabbed my rangefinder. I don’t have one of those fancy GPS watches, just a simple laser rangefinder. I walked out and got some distances.
The Results
Honestly, my results were kind of mixed. My best drive was further, but my average was certainly shorter than my best one. I still have a long way to go.
What I Learned
It’s one thing to hit balls at the range, but it’s another to really focus on distance. I realized I need to:
- Work more on that lower back and core flexibility.
- Maybe try a different driver shaft.
It was a good little experiment, and it gave me some solid numbers to work with. I see those LPGA players hitting it, and now I have got some new targets!
