Hack It Out Golf SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats
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Dec 13, 2025 Join the hosts as they explore the fascinating world of PGA Tour stats, diving into clubhead speeds and putt make rates. Discover the average driver speed is an impressive 116.46 mph and learn about how athleticism is reshaping golf training. Greg shares his humorous take on his recent Australian Open performance, while discussions reveal that even pros only make about 12% of long putts. Tune in for practical insights to help lower your scores on the golf course!
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Tour Driver Speed Reality
- PGA Tour average driver club head speed was 116.46 mph, lower than many social-media headlines suggested.
- Lou Stagner warns that perceived averages on Twitter can be inflated compared with Arccos data.
Rough Adds Over 10 Feet To Pro Proximity
- From 125–150 yards in the rough, PGA Tour players average 37 feet 5 inches to the hole.
- That rough proximity compares to 23 feet 6 inches from the fairway at the same distance, a 10+ foot difference.
Long Putts Still Rarely Drop
- PGA Tour make rate for putts from 20–25 feet is only 12.23%.
- Lou Stagner notes great ball-striking often results in many long putts and inevitable missed chances.