Who is the richest golfer of all time?
It may come as no surprise that Tiger Woods is the wealthiest golfer of all time. He has exceeded $800 million dollars since the beginning of his career in golf.
How Far Can Michelle Wie drive the ball?
2016
Rank | Name | Average Driving Distance |
---|---|---|
25 | Suzann Pettersen | 262.899 |
26 | Budsabakorn Sukapan | 262.574 |
27 | Michelle Wie West | 261.848 |
28 | Alena Sharp | 261.778 |
How far should my 7-iron go?
Estimated beginner driver golf club distance chart
Club | Men | Women |
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6-iron | 130-150-170 | 70-100-130 |
7-iron | 120-140-160 | 65-90-120 |
8-iron | 110-130-150 | 60-80-110 |
9-iron | 95-115-140 | 55-70-95 |
What are some of the most memorable recovery shots in golf?
Phil Mickelson smoking a 6-iron from the pine straw at Augusta. Tom Watson chipping in from the rough at Pebble Beach. Think of some of golf’s most memorable moments; many have been recovery shots. A well-designed hole should allow for them.
How many degrees of loft gap should you have between irons?
Know Your Iron Lofts: Most modern sets have 4-5 degrees between each club, but as you get to the longer irons, even towards the middle of the set (7-iron to 5-iron) loft gaps can get smaller quickly, and for some this can equal a diminishing point of return on distance gapping.
Does punishment equal pleasure in golf?
Of course, like many elements of golf design, what qualifies as “fun” is subjective. But as a general rule, punishment does not equal pleasure. “Every course has to have a hardest hole,” Goetz says.