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Statistics About The Average Golfer Swing Speed

The average golfer swing speed is around 93 miles per hour for men and 78 miles per hour for women.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we explore the diverse range of statistics surrounding golfers’ swing speeds, from the average speeds of different player categories to notable high and low outliers. Understanding these numbers can provide valuable insights for golfers looking to improve their game and maximize their distance on the course.

Statistic 1

"The average golfer swing speed is approximately 93.4 mph."

Statistic 2

"Amateur golfers, on average, have a driver swing speed of 93.4 mph."

Statistic 3

"Golfers who are primarily beginners average around 72 mph in swing speed."

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"Women golfers, on average, have a swing speed of 65 mph."

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"Male senior golfers (age 50+) average around 85 mph in swing speed."

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"Junior golfers, on average, swing between 80 and 90 mph."

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"The fastest recorded amateur golfer swing speed is about 130 mph."

Statistic 8

"Tour professionals can average a swing speed of up to 113 mph."

Statistic 9

"For every 1 mph increase in swing speed, golfers can expect to gain about 2.5 yards in distance."

Statistic 10

"Players in their 20s record an average swing speed of 106-108 mph."

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"Players in their 60s record an average swing speed of 93-95 mph."

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"The average 3-wood swing speed is approximately 100 mph."

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"Female professional golfers record an average swing speed of 94 mph."

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"The average swing speed for a child golfer (ages 11-12) is approximately 70-75 mph."

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"Players in their 80s record an average swing speed of 75-80 mph."

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"Golfers who have taken up golfing as a hobby have an average swing speed ranging between 80 - 94 mph."

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"The average golfer's swing speed has remained relatively constant since 2005, despite improvements in club and ball technology."

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"PGA Tour players have increased their average swing speed by over 4 mph over the past 20 years, from 108 mph to over 112 mph."

In conclusion, the statistics reveal a wide range of swing speeds among golfers, with amateurs averaging around 93.4 mph and beginners at 72 mph. Gender and age also play a significant role, as women typically swing at 65 mph, male seniors at 85 mph, juniors between 80-90 mph, and professionals up to 113 mph. Notably, an increase in swing speed is associated with a gain in distance, with players in their 20s averaging 106-108 mph and those in their 60s at 93-95 mph. Despite advancements in technology, the average golfer’s swing speed has seen minimal change over time, contrasting with PGA Tour players who have boosted their speeds by 4 mph in the last 20 years.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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