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Average Female Golfer's Drive Grew 8 Yards in 2026, Data Shows

New Shot Scope data shows the average female handicap golfer now drives the ball 185 yards, up from 177 yards a year earlier.

September 4, 2026

Potgieter, McIlroy Both Top 330 Yards in Driving Distance

Aldrich Potgieter and Rory McIlroy both averaged over 330 yards off the tee in 2026, a first since the PGA Tour began tracking driving distance in 1980.

September 2, 2026

Six vintage swing keys pros still use for extra driving distance

Grip pressure, tee height and stance tweaks used by Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus still hold up as ways to add distance off the tee.

September 1, 2026

Max Homa, Justin Rose post PGA Tour's biggest 2026 driving gains

PGA Tour driving distance hit a record 306.2-yard average in 2026, and Max Homa and Justin Rose posted the season's steepest gains off the tee.

September 1, 2026

Rory McIlroy's 3 Keys to a Longer, Straighter Drive

McIlroy's longtime keys to distance off the tee break down into three checkpoints: address, takeaway and a turn that stops on cue.

August 28, 2026

Mastering the Art of Balancing Your Driver

One of the most crucial factors in maximizing your distance and accuracy with a driver is the ability to consistently hit the sweet spot of the golf ball. The sweet spot refers to the center of gravity projection through the driver’s face relative to its loft. While this technical aspect can be complex, let’s simplify […]

January 14, 2024