GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Tour Driver Usage Statistics
A detailed analysis of the frequency and duration of tour driver usage, providing insights into driver availability and utilization patterns.
In this post, we will explore a comprehensive set of statistics surrounding the usage and performance of drivers among PGA Tour professionals. From the percentage of tee shots played with a Driver to the average distances, clubhead speeds, and accuracy levels, these insights offer a detailed glimpse into the world of professional golf driving. Join us as we delve into the numbers behind one of the most crucial aspects of a golfer’s game.
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"About 95.2% of tee shots by PGA Tour pros are played with a Driver."
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"On the PGA Tour, the average driver distance is 295 yards."
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"The average accuracy for a driver on the PGA Tour is 61%."
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"64% of PGA tour players use the Titleist Drivers."
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"The average driver clubhead speed on the PGA Tour is 113 mph."
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"23% of the total tour tournaments have been won using a Callaway driver in 2020."
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"9% of professional golfers on the tour used the Ping driver in 2021."
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"The average driving distance on the PGA tour in 1980 was 257 yards."
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"38% of the drives from PGA Tour professionals end up in the rough."
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"The average launch angle with a driver on the PGA tour is 10.9 degrees."
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"45% of the PGA Tour pros use a driver with a loft of 8.5 to 9.5."
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"The longest drive ever hit on the PGA Tour during a competition was 476 yards by Davis Love III in 2004."
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"In 2020, the PGA tour saw a 41% increase in the number of drives that exceeded 320 yards from the previous decade."
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"TaylorMade was the most used driver on the European Tour in 2019."
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"57% of the drives on the PGA tour end up in the fairway."
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"The average driver carry distance on the PGA tour is approximately 275 yards."
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"Around 30% of PGA tour players still use drivers that are 44.5 inches or less."
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