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Golfer Driving Distances… Are You Hitting It Farther? It’s that time of the year again. Utilising over 20 million driver shots, our team has compiled the 2022 Arccos Distance Report. And might we add, the timing is quite fitting, given the recent news of the USGA and R&A’s announcement about the impact distance is having on the game. Pros might be perceived as getting “longer” but one thing’s for sure, amateurs have stayed fairly consistent over the years. Golf Digest writer, Mike Stachura calls this out in his most recent article using Arccos data: What the latest research reveals about average golfer driving distances. A further deep-dive into the millions of shots captured, our team deciphers not only distances, but also accuracy, filtering the data by age, handicap, and gender. Stachura explains it best when it comes to the findings related to our age, “Among the other not-so-surprising-but-still-disheartening revelations: As you age, you get shorter (much shorter).” But it’s not all bad news as we get older. We might get a little shorter, but with older age, our accuracy does improve over time. You might be thinking now, “ok, age, great to know, but what about distance based on handicaps because … surely a 30 handicap hits it differently than a 5?” You’re right! The data tends to match the idea; the lower the handicap, the farther you hit it. Based on the Arccos data, Stachura noted, “The average scratch player regardless of age, was about 50 yards longer than the average 22-handicapper.” So, in essence, better players are longer. Take a glance at the Golf Digest article: What the latest research reveals about average golfer driving distances, to discover more about what Arccos’ 2022 Driver Distance Report has to reveal for men and women of different ages and handicaps.
With over 650 million shots tracked and over 20 million driver shots analysed, to compile Arccos data, I think we can safely say, the truth lies within the numbers.
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We explain exactly what bounce means when we talk about wedges and how it can help you chip better. What Is Bounce On Wedges? Bounce is one of those terms most golfers will be aware of but not necessarily know what is meant. It is a bit of a minefield, when I am asked the question ‘what is bounce?’ I sometimes find it difficult to provide a simple answer to best inform the person asking. But, here goes... All clubs have bounce, however, it is most important on wedges (opens in new tab). On a wedge there is often two numbers inscribed, one corresponds to the loft and the other, you guessed it, to the bounce. The bounce will be the smaller number - no more than 14 and no less than 4, where as the face on wedges will measure between 40-64°. The number outlining the bounce on a wedge is a degree – just like the loft. The degree of the bounce is calculated by laying the sole of the club on the ground and determining how much higher the leading edge of the golf club is in relation to the sole’s contact point on the ground. For instance, if the leading edge is high off the ground the wedge has high bounce (typically 12 – 14°), whereas, if the leading edge sits low to the ground the wedge has low bounce (usually 4 – 6°) When purchasing new wedges there can be a lot of aspects to consider and bounce is certainly one of the most vital. Bob Vokey, craftsman of Titleist’s Vokey wedges, says that bounce is your ‘friend’ and by having the correct bounce it will improve your wedge shot outcomes and make playing shots with your wedges seem easier.
The question burning on your lips now might be ‘how do I know what bounce I need?’. In an ideal world, determining the bounce you require on each of your wedges would be done through a custom fitting. However, not everyone will have access to a professional wedge fitting which looks into bounce in depth. VIDEO: Top 50 coach Andrew Reynolds explains what bounce on wedges is As a simple guide, golfers who attack the ball steep and play on softer turf and softer bunkers would be recommended to play higher bounce wedges. Golfers who play their wedge shots with more of a sweeping motion and play on courses with tighter lies, firmer turf and harder sand - typically found on links courses - would benefit more from low bounce. If your swing is somewhere in the middle and you play a range of courses you would most likely want to pick a standard bounce (8 – 10) because this will give you the most versatility. That being said, there is no universal one bounce fits all for those who feel they swing a certain way or play on a certain course. If you like to get create with your wedge shots, you'll want lower bounce wedges as opening the face typically adds effective bounce to the shot. So, it is best to really hone in on the bounce you need with an informed decision under the guidance of a club fitter or PGA Pro to help you shave shots off your golf game. Scratch Vs 18 Handicap -How The Stats Compare Data from Arccos Golf shows how and where scratch players make up a shot per hole on 18-handicappers We know the stats behind a scratch golfer, with zero digit players hitting 10 out of 18 greens, making a total of 2.2 birdies a round and 5.2 putts per round. But how does that compare to an 18-handicapper and which are the main areas where the biggest differences occur? The stats in this article come courtesy of Arccos Golf, with data gleaned from more than 540 million shots from 11.5 million rounds worldwide using its Smart Sensors. The first and most obvious area of difference between scratch and 18-handicap players comes with scoring, with scratch players averaging 2.2 birdies per round, 10.5 pars, 4.6 bogeys and just 0.7 doubles or worse, compared to 18-handicappers averaging just 0.4 birdies, 4 pars, 8.9 bogeys and 5.7 doubles or worse. Scratch players play par-3s in 3.1 shots, par-4s in 4.2 shots and par-5s in 4.7, with 18-handicappers 0.8 shots higher on par-3s, 1.1 shots higher on par-4s and 1.3 shots higher on par-5s, illustrating that the longer the hole is, the more strokes a scratch golfer gains compared to an 18-handicapper. The strokes are gained throughout the round of golf across all aspects of the game, whether it's putting, chipping, approaches and driving. A scratch player hits 56% of greens for example, with an 18-handicapper finding just 23%. Scratch players get up-and-down from inside 25 yards 57% of the time compared to 26% for an 18-handicapper. The scratch golfer is also unsurprisingly significantly better off the tee, too, with an average distance of 259 yards, finding 51% of fairways versus 217 yards for an 18-handicapper, who finds 42% of fairways. SCRATCH HANDICAP VS 18
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