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Title: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 06, 2009, 08:37:05 PM
Anybody here like to smash golf balls over 350 yards?

This is the guy who's winning everything right now - 165 lbs.

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Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 06, 2009, 08:45:33 PM
Believe it or not, size has very little if anything to do with a long drive.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: BFP on May 06, 2009, 08:49:06 PM
Anybody here like to smash golf balls over 350 yards?

This is the guy who's winning everything right now - 165 lbs.

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Thats not Layne Norton
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 06, 2009, 08:49:20 PM
Believe it or not, size has very little if anything to do with a long drive.

I know - I'm 185 and can hit it well over 350.  However, the fact that this guy is 165 and all of the other top guys are bears is pretty amazing.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 06, 2009, 08:56:52 PM
Take a look at Michelle Wei, all of 120lbs and 320 yard drives. I only average about 270-275 :(
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Master on May 06, 2009, 09:02:59 PM
Take a look at Michelle Wei, all of 120lbs and 320 yard drives. I only average about 270-275 :(


Might have something to do with you being vertically challenged.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 06, 2009, 09:10:53 PM
Take a look at Michelle Wei, all of 120lbs and 320 yard drives. I only average about 270-275 :(

Whats up Coach?  You aren't flexible enough, are you?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: elite_lifter on May 06, 2009, 09:13:44 PM
Thats not Layne Norton
We know you were hoping for a picture of an oiled up guy in a thong. Tired if looking at the fat POS you are everytime you look in the mirror?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 06, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
No, thats not it, my instructor takes video of my swing and he told me that that I'm standing too far forward in my stance and my shoulders are rotating before my hips. Were trying to reverse that. But my driving accuracy is high (about 12 of 18) on average. Trying to get ready for the Long Beach Open in July.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: hazbin on May 07, 2009, 02:17:17 AM
Jason Zuback is a buddy of mine. he is 5 time world champ. golfing with him is unreal. he drives par 5's.

he has squatted 630 in competition, and  i have spotted him benching 3 and a half plates for triples.

he is the most disciplined athlete i have ever seen. i wish i had his work ethic.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 02:27:54 AM
Jason Zuback is a buddy of mine. he is 5 time world champ. golfing with him is unreal. he drives par 5's.

he has squatted 630 in competition, and  i have spotted him benching 3 and a half plates for triples.

he is the most disciplined athlete i have ever seen. i wish i had his work ethic.

You're a beast compared to him; you can tear him in pieces...
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 06:56:23 AM
Jason Zuback is a buddy of mine. he is 5 time world champ. golfing with him is unreal. he drives par 5's.

he has squatted 630 in competition, and  i have spotted him benching 3 and a half plates for triples.

he is the most disciplined athlete i have ever seen. i wish i had his work ethic.

What does Zuback do on a regular length, 370 yard par 4?  How does he take his foot off the gas pedal when he's routinely going over 400?

Jason is an intelligent person; I'm impressed with his knowledge and passion for long drive.  He's more articulate than tour pros.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The.Giant on May 07, 2009, 07:11:31 AM
The best there is, was, or ever will be...














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Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 07:47:41 AM
I know - I'm 185 and can hit it well over 350.  However, the fact that this guy is 165 and all of the other top guys are bears is pretty amazing.
BUUUULLLLLLLSSSHHHHIIIII ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   lmao... you do NOt drive over 350.

MAYBE with a big downhill and a ferocious wind at your back.

flat ground no wind? id bet you top out at no more than 250.



No, thats not it, my instructor takes video of my swing and he told me that that I'm standing too far forward in my stance and my shoulders are rotating before my hips. Were trying to reverse that. But my driving accuracy is high (about 12 of 18) on average. Trying to get ready for the Long Beach Open in July.

how you swing has very little to do with how good of a golfer you are.  if that is what mattered, davis love 3 would be killing tiger. and jim furyk would never in his wildest dreams become pro.

dont worry about looking like you have a pro-caliber swing ...just worry about playing pro-caliber golf...take your time, practice swing, visual your shot..clear yoru mind... and hit the ball..


golf is all mental ...90% mental 10% physical...
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: QuakerOats on May 07, 2009, 07:49:47 AM
BUUUULLLLLLLSSSHHHHIIIII ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   lmao... you do NOt drive over 350.

MAYBE with a big downhill and a ferocious wind at your back.

flat ground no wind? id bet you top out at no more than 250.


 
how you swing has very little to do with how good of a golfer you are.  if that is what mattered, davis love 3 would be killing tiger. and jim furyk would never in his wildest dreams become pro.

dont worry about looking like you have a pro-caliber swing ...just worry about playing pro-caliber golf...take your time, practice swing, visual your shot..clear yoru mind... and hit the ball..


golf is all mental ...90% mental 10% physical...
hahahaa, maybe "relentless" is Tiger Woods, Candi. ;D
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: CT_Muscle on May 07, 2009, 07:58:47 AM
hahahaa, maybe "relentless" is Tiger Woods, Candi. ;D

 :o could it be......
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 08:07:54 AM
hahahaa, maybe "relentless" is Tiger Woods, Candi. ;D
*gasssppp* !!!!!!    :o

i think you just struck gold
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 08:10:53 AM
Jason Zuback is a buddy of mine. he is 5 time world champ. golfing with him is unreal. he drives par 5's.

he has squatted 630 in competition, and  i have spotted him benching 3 and a half plates for triples.

he is the most disciplined athlete i have ever seen. i wish i had his work ethic.

Zubak is a freak, I remember watching that guy on Sports Science.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 08:16:03 AM
BUUUULLLLLLLSSSHHHHIIIII ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   lmao... you do NOt drive over 350.

MAYBE with a big downhill and a ferocious wind at your back.

flat ground no wind? id bet you top out at no more than 250.


 
how you swing has very little to do with how good of a golfer you are.  if that is what mattered, davis love 3 would be killing tiger. and jim furyk would never in his wildest dreams become pro.

dont worry about looking like you have a pro-caliber swing ...just worry about playing pro-caliber golf...take your time, practice swing, visual your shot..clear yoru mind... and hit the ball..


golf is all mental ...90% mental 10% physical...

Like I said, I'm hitting 12/18 fairways on average, just having problems getting a little more distance. I remember when a commentator on the golf channel say during the US Open when Rocco Mediate and Tiger were going at it, that Rocco drives on average were only about 270 and he's a great golfer.

But I will agree, once hit a certain point in your game, it's all mental.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Tre on May 07, 2009, 08:33:15 AM

A 400-yard drive?  How do you find the ball?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 08:57:38 AM
BUUUULLLLLLLSSSHHHHIIIII ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   lmao... you do NOt drive over 350.

MAYBE with a big downhill and a ferocious wind at your back.

flat ground no wind? id bet you top out at no more than 250.



 
how you swing has very little to do with how good of a golfer you are.  if that is what mattered, davis love 3 would be killing tiger. and jim furyk would never in his wildest dreams become pro.

dont worry about looking like you have a pro-caliber swing ...just worry about playing pro-caliber golf...take your time, practice swing, visual your shot..clear yoru mind... and hit the ball..


golf is all mental ...90% mental 10% physical...

You don't know shit.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 09:02:10 AM
I thought Jim Rice (the ballplayer) had the long drive record at one point. Have I disremembered this?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Master on May 07, 2009, 09:14:27 AM
I thought Jim Rice (the ballplayer) had the long drive record at one point. Have I disremembered this?


Do you enjoy the snobbery golf people you obnoxious english snob? 8)
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 09:15:37 AM
I thought Jim Rice (the ballplayer) had the long drive record at one point. Have I disremembered this?

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Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: garebear on May 07, 2009, 09:20:51 AM
top flight. the longest balls.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 09:27:39 AM
You don't know shit.
ive played competitive golf all my life excluding the last three years.  and not competition between slouches, i was in the JGANC... you know, th one tiger pplayed in   ;) with 12 yera old girls shooting in the low 70's...   i know golf and i know that your delusional or lying if you say you drive over 350....  you have no idea just how far a ball has to fly in order to go 350....  when you absolutely crush the ball and it looks like it is going to fly off the course way past the green, right then your probably driving about 280 or so...    the best drive i EVER saw was at the pebble beach pro am in 2002 by tiger... and that was about 310... and tiger swang hs fucking ass off to ge it that far
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 09:31:33 AM

Do you enjoy the snobbery golf people you obnoxious english snob? 8)
LOL. Got a bone, Db, and won't let go, eh? These days, I play like about one round a year - a memorial best ball tourney, and we turn in a scratch score. Pretty good stuff, but there are teams turning in 15-20 under par!!! Needless to say, we have to wait a while before heading to the prize table.  >:(
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: hazbin on May 07, 2009, 10:36:35 AM
What does Zuback do on a regular length, 370 yard par 4?  How does he take his foot off the gas pedal when he's routinely going over 400?

Jason is an intelligent person; I'm impressed with his knowledge and passion for long drive.  He's more articulate than tour pros.

here in Calgary (high altitude) Zuback hits it 390 on the fly. i've seen him in the greenside bunkers on par 5's off the Tee.  he outdrove Bubba Watson by 70 yards in a televised skins match. ( Jay stuck his second shot 1 foot from the pin for a tap in Eagle. Watson was pissed ( he is the longest driver in the PGA).

Jay is a licenced Pharmacist, on leave because of his demand.  very intelligent.

btw, there is no way i could keep up to him in the gym, not weight wise or training volume.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 11:28:39 AM
ive played competitive golf all my life excluding the last three years.  that's great, it means you have experience playing golf...but doesnt necessarily mean you know anything meaningful about the gameand not competition between slouches, i was in the JGANC... you know, th one tiger pplayed in   ;) with 12 yera old girls shooting in the low 70's...   i know golf and i know that your delusional or lying if you say you drive over 350....you may THINK You know golf, but you dont know me or my capabilities.  you are judging someone of the likes you've never seen  you have no idea just how far a ball has to fly in order to go 350....  when you absolutely crush the ball and it looks like it is going to fly off the course way past the green, right then your probably driving about 280 or so...    the best drive i EVER saw was at the pebble beach pro am in 2002 by tiger... and that was about 310... and tiger swang hs fucking ass off to ge it that fartiger averages 295 off the tee (thats factoring in his 2-iron shots) and has hit WELL OVER 350 yards on a number of occasions

In short, you don't know what you're talking about....as usual.  You really are quite a dummy, "tbombz"
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 11:31:40 AM
he has hit over 350 on course like kapalua where you have a 45 degree down hill and wind always blowing at your back
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 11:33:23 AM
he has hit over 350 on course like kapalua where you have a 45 degree down hill and wind always blowing at your back


His swing speed is also in excess of 130 mph on some drives...he can certainly hit it over 350. 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: hazbin on May 07, 2009, 11:34:47 AM
he has hit over 350 on course like kapalua where you have a 45 degree down hill and wind always blowing at your back


i played that jungle, i mean golf course. don't wanna miss the fairway there!!
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 11:36:25 AM
His swing speed is also in excess of 130 mph on some drives...he can certainly hit it over 350. 
sometimes yeah. but rarely does he ever get there. only when he is on a down hill with wind at his back. or one or the other, if he makes great contact with a bbig wid eopen fairwa.


im sure you can drive the ball a great distance, but not 350 on flat ground.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 11:38:38 AM
sometimes yeah. but rarely does he ever get there. only when he is on a down hill with wind at his back. or one or the other, if he makes great contact with a bbig wid eopen fairwa.


im sure you can drive the ball a great distance, but not 350 on flat ground.



You don't know enough to say whether I can or can't, as you've never met me or seen me hit a golf ball.  There are MANY guys who can drive the ball over 350.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 11:40:19 AM
You don't know enough to say whether I can or can't, as you've never met me or seen me hit a golf ball.  There are MANY guys who can drive the ball over 350.
350yds is 1050'! That is an incredible distance. You throw it around like it is commonplace. You sure?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 11:43:24 AM
350yds is 1050'! That is an incredible distance. You throw it around like it is commonplace. You sure?

Why would I BS about it?  There's no reason to.  I'm entering a LD comp in a month and will post the youtube link afterward.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: tbombz on May 07, 2009, 11:44:36 AM
You don't know enough to say whether I can or can't, as you've never met me or seen me hit a golf ball.  There are MANY guys who can drive the ball over 350.
okay your right, but i do know that if you can drive it like that, then you are an excpetional golfer. top 2% of all golfers on planet earth.

that is to say that you could hit it 350 straight, and on the fairway at least 2 out of 10 times.

im a pretty good golfer, i havent played for months, i only play maybe twice a year now, but when i play ill still shooot in the 80's. when i use to play everyday and take lessons from a pro, i could shoot alot better.


the farthest i ever drove was 305, but in reality it was about 240 or so.... and thats because i was in oregon playing a course with huge fairways and there was like 20-30mph winds and a lisght downhill with really hard short grass.

flat ground no wind if i smash the ball as hard as i can and get perfect contact... then ill drive 285 or so.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 11:45:59 AM
okay your right, but i do know that if you can drive it like that, then you are an excpetional golfer. top 2% of all golfers on planet earth.

that is to say that you could hit it 350 straight, and on the fairway at least 2 out of 10 times.

im a pretty good golfer, i havent played for months, i only play maybe twice a year now, but when i play ill still shooot in the 80's. when i use to play everyday and take lessons from a pro, i could shoot alot better.


the farthest i ever drove was 305, but in reality it was about 240 or so.... and thats because i was in oregon playing a course with huge fairways and there was like 20-30mph winds and a lisght downhill with really hard short grass.

flat ground no wind if i smash the ball as hard as i can and get perfect contact... then ill drive 285 or so.

I have exceptional ball-striking skills...but everything goes to shit when I get near/on the green.  I don't play much either...and certainly dont have time to practice.  If I did, I would get back down into the mid-70s pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: bigkubby on May 07, 2009, 07:17:01 PM
i just shot a 67 at pga west in la quinta does that count for anything? stadium course that is  ;D
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 07:58:25 PM
If thats true bigkubby, thats any awesome score, as a matter of fact, if you did shoot that, that alone would give me incentive to get off here, obtain a sponsor and try at the very least, qualify for the Nationwide Tour.

Relentless, not calling you a lier, but to put things in prospective, Tiger averages 295, Bubba Watson (the longest on tour I believe) averages 320, as a matter today his longest drive was 331 with a sand wedge to the green (about 117 yards). A good way to estimate a drive would be to 1. Either get a yardage device like a Sky Caddy or go to a course where they have GPS in the carts.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Earl1972 on May 07, 2009, 08:47:48 PM
has anybody ever hit 400 - 500 like happy gilmore?

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Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 08:56:41 PM
If thats true bigkubby, thats any awesome score, as a matter of fact, if you did shoot that, that alone would give me incentive to get off here, obtain a sponsor and try at the very least, qualify for the Nationwide Tour.

Relentless, not calling you a lier, but to put things in prospective, Tiger averages 295, Bubba Watson (the longest on tour I believe) averages 320, as a matter today his longest drive was 331 with a sand wedge to the green (about 117 yards). A good way to estimate a drive would be to 1. Either get a yardage device like a Sky Caddy or go to a course where they have GPS in the carts.

Guys, I'm shocked (almost) how many of you question something of which you have no clue.  My swing speed is 130 mph+ and ball speed is in excess of 185 mph.  I have hit the ball well over 300 yards since I first started playing golf (13-14 yrs old).  Some people are just meant to hit the golf ball a long way, as some people are born to play basketball, bodybuild, etc. 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 08:59:45 PM
If thats true bigkubby, thats any awesome score, as a matter of fact, if you did shoot that, that alone would give me incentive to get off here, obtain a sponsor and try at the very least, qualify for the Nationwide Tour.

Relentless, not calling you a lier, but to put things in prospective, Tiger averages 295, Bubba Watson (the longest on tour I believe) averages 320, as a matter today his longest drive was 331 with a sand wedge to the green (about 117 yards). A good way to estimate a drive would be to 1. Either get a yardage device like a Sky Caddy or go to a course where they have GPS in the carts.

Coach, you should know better than to correlate two things that have nothing to do with one another.  Wait a sec, you are the guy who hates "libs". 

First of all, those numbers for PGA Tour driving distance factor in anything hit off the tee on a par 4 or par 5.  Many times, these guys are hitting 2 irons and 3 woods if the situation calls for it.  Secondly, they are trying to swing in a fashion that combines distance with accuracy, whereas the long ball hitters are swinging out of their shoes aiming for a 50 yard wide grid.  You can't compare the two.  Tiger can go 350 when he really wants to.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: BigKevinD on May 07, 2009, 09:10:53 PM
Coach, you should know better than to correlate two things that have nothing to do with one another.  Wait a sec, you are the guy who hates "libs". 

First of all, those numbers for PGA Tour driving distance factor in anything hit off the tee on a par 4 or par 5.  Many times, these guys are hitting 2 irons and 3 woods if the situation calls for it.  Secondly, they are trying to swing in a fashion that combines distance with accuracy, whereas the long ball hitters are swinging out of their shoes aiming for a 50 yard wide grid.  You can't compare the two.  Tiger can go 350 when he really wants to.

I tottaly believe you man. 300 yards is not that much when you know how to hit the golfball with a good driver. Watch this guy cracking them. He is just some average guy hitting it pretty far, now it's not hard to believe someone who plays alot can hit even further.

Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:14:33 PM
Guys, I'm shocked (almost) how many of you question something of which you have no clue.  My swing speed is 130 mph+ and ball speed is in excess of 185 mph.  I have hit the ball well over 300 yards since I first started playing golf (13-14 yrs old).  Some people are just meant to hit the golf ball a long way, as some people are born to play basketball, bodybuild, etc. 

I'm a single diget handicap (SCGA/USGA)............I have a clue.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:16:56 PM
I tottaly believe you man. 300 yards is not that much when you know how to hit the golfball with a good driver. Watch this guy cracking them. He is just some average guy hitting it pretty far, now it's not hard to believe someone who plays alot can hit even further.



The average driving range is 250 yards.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: BigKevinD on May 07, 2009, 09:18:19 PM
The average driving range is 250 yards.

Maybe in Palm Springs. The courses in that part of town are very cheap, as Palm Springs is. Too broke to move to LaQuinta or Rancho Mirage  ;)  Real driving ranges are 330 to 400.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:24:49 PM
I'm a single diget handicap (SCGA/USGA)............I have a clue.

Coach, you seem to be missing my point.  You may know how to play golf, but that doesn't mean you know ME.  You don't have any idea of what I might or might not be capable of.   Why are you doubting something of which you don't have any frame of reference?  Because you find it hard to crank golf balls over 300 yards means everyone else is in the same boat? 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: BigKevinD on May 07, 2009, 09:29:31 PM
Coach, you seem to be missing my point.  You may know how to play golf, but that doesn't mean you know ME.  You don't have any idea of what I might or might not be capable of.   Why are you doubting something of which you don't have any frame of reference?  Because you find it hard to crank golf balls over 300 yards means everyone else is in the same boat? 


Trust me, the Coach knows jack shit about golf. He lives in a low income gated community in Palm Springs, very cheap and not in a great neighborhood. He just moved there not to long ago. He fails at bodybuilding and believe me, he cannot afford golf. The golf courses in Palm Springs suck. You have to go to La Quinta or Rancho Mirage for the expensive challenging courses. The courses Coach plays on are only 9 holes. It is no wonder the driving range is only 250 yards.hahahahhah  You can bet no pros play there if its 250 yards.  ;D
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:30:51 PM
Coach, you seem to be missing my point.  You may know how to play golf, but that doesn't mean you know ME.  You don't have any idea of what I might or might not be capable of.   Why are you doubting something of which you don't have any frame of reference?  Because you find it hard to crank golf balls over 300 yards means everyone else is in the same boat? 


Again, like I said, I wasn't calling you a lier I was just putting things in prospective. If I have an accurate 270 yard drive with a little longer approach, I'm fone with that. But if I have a 320 yard drive off in the rough into the trees, I have a shitty second shot. I'll take the shorter drive.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:36:26 PM
Trust me, the Coach knows jack shit about golf. He lives in a low income gated community in Palm Springs, very cheap and not in a great neighborhood. He just moved there not to long ago. He fails at bodybuilding and believe me, he cannot afford golf. The golf courses in Palm Springs suck. You have to go to La Quinta or Rancho Mirage for the expensive challenging courses. The courses Coach plays on are only 9 holes. It is no wonder the driving range is only 250 yards.hahahahhah  You can bet no pros play there if its 250 yards.  ;D

 :-\.....I don't think PGA West is a shitty course. Neither is the Classic Golf Course, neither course is in Palm Springs. BTW, I don't live in Palm Springs.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:37:02 PM
STFU You got OWNED midget.

 ::)
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:40:21 PM
STFU You got OWNED midget.

Why is it when people put the word "Big" in front of their name that usually means they're about 6' and 135lbs?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
Why is it when people put the word "Big" in front of their name that usually means they're about 6' and 135lbs?

Once again, you're inserting a foot in your mouth.  You sure do like to make assumptions and rush to judgment, don't you Coach? 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:45:58 PM
Once again, you're inserting a foot in your mouth.  You sure do like to make assumptions and rush to judgment, don't you Coach? 

So if someone gives me shit first, I'm the one who gets called out for giving it back??
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:47:47 PM
If thats true bigkubby, thats any awesome score, as a matter of fact, if you did shoot that, that alone would give me incentive to get off here, obtain a sponsor and try at the very least, qualify for the Nationwide Tour.

Relentless, not calling you a lier, but to put things in prospective, Tiger averages 295, Bubba Watson (the longest on tour I believe) averages 320, as a matter today his longest drive was 331 with a sand wedge to the green (about 117 yards). A good way to estimate a drive would be to 1. Either get a yardage device like a Sky Caddy or go to a course where they have GPS in the carts.

My home course has GPS in all carts; I know exactly how far the ball travels.  Thanks for the great piece of advice on something I'm already doing, Coach!
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:51:06 PM
So if someone gives me shit first, I'm the one who gets called out for giving it back??

Coach, who gave you "shit first?"  You are the one who said, "I don't mean to call you a liar, but..."  Didn't anyone tell you that trying to preface something that might be insulting or controversial isn't going to get you off the hook?  You implied that I didn't know what I was talking about.  

You've been posting on this message board for a long time - why can't you keep out of trouble?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:52:02 PM
oh yea?

"Dropping Loads in Supermodel's Faces!"

- One of the best taglines I've seen on getbig. 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:54:45 PM
Coach, who gave you "shit first?"  You are the one who said, "I don't mean to call you a liar, but..."  Didn't anyone tell you that trying to preface something that might be insulting or controversial isn't going to get you off the hook?  You implied that I didn't know what I was talking about.  

You've been posting on this message board for a long time - why can't you keep out of trouble?

I specifically said "I'm not calling you a lier". Keep out of trouble? I guess because people hate when I tell the truth....I guess.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 09:57:12 PM
I specifically said "I'm not calling you a lier". Keep out of trouble? I guess because people hate when I tell the truth....I guess.

You just don't get it do you?  By the way, what you consider to be the truth is a subjective reality.  You aren't imparting anything of real value here...just annoying the hell out of other board members. 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 09:58:59 PM
You just don't get it do you?  By the way, what you consider to be the truth is a subjective reality.  You aren't imparting anything of real value here...just annoying the hell out of other board members. 

Ironic since no one else is either. Take this thread for example.........


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=279364.0
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 10:01:59 PM
You just don't get it do you?  By the way, what you consider to be the truth is a subjective reality.  You aren't imparting anything of real value here...just annoying the hell out of other board members. 

See, look at it this way. When people are wrong, they won't admit it, they'll either get defensive or bitch. Kinda like the left.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 07, 2009, 10:03:37 PM
See, look at it this way. When people are wrong, they won't admit it, they'll either get defensive or bitch. Kinda like the left.

And there's no one on the right who does this? 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: bigkubby on May 07, 2009, 10:04:40 PM
:-\.....I don't think PGA West is a shitty course. Neither is the Classic Golf Course, neither course is in Palm Springs. BTW, I don't live in Palm Springs.
the courses in rancho mirage suck penis too you need to go too palm desert , indian wells and la quinta as well as indio thnx i grew up in pga west
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 07, 2009, 10:10:32 PM
the courses in rancho mirage suck penis too you need to go too palm desert , indian wells and la quinta as well as indio thnx i grew up in pga west

Then you know the Classic is home of the Bob Hope Desert Classic as well as PGA West, right? So you think they are shitty courses?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: HotRodMan on May 08, 2009, 05:39:46 AM
Driving distance is calculated by the PGA Tour as follows...
"The average number of yards per measured drive. These drives are measured on two holes per round. Care is taken to select two holes which face in opposite directions to counteract the effect of wind. Drives are measured to the point at which they come to rest regardless of whether they are in the fairway or not."  The holes that are selected for measurement are ones that most golfers will elect to use a driver.

the current Top Ten...
 
 1 Bubba Watson    313.8
 2 Robert Garrigus    306.3
 3 Gary Woodland    306.2
T4 5 Angel Cabrera    303.0
T4 8 Nick Watney    303.0
 6 Scott Piercy   302.3
 7 Dustin Johnson  302.2
8  Charley Hoffman    299.7
9  Bill Haas   299.2
T10  Jonathan Byrd   298.5
T10  John Merrick   298.5

I have been a PGA Professional for 33 years, any golfer who claims he averages over 350 yards is probably exaggerating.  However, it is very likely that a golfer with a swing speed in excess of 120 mph can, under the right conditions, occasionally drive the ball more than 350 yards.
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 08, 2009, 06:50:35 AM
Driving distance is calculated by the PGA Tour as follows...
"The average number of yards per measured drive. These drives are measured on two holes per round. Care is taken to select two holes which face in opposite directions to counteract the effect of wind. Drives are measured to the point at which they come to rest regardless of whether they are in the fairway or not."  The holes that are selected for measurement are ones that most golfers will elect to use a driver.

the current Top Ten...
 
 1 Bubba Watson    313.8
 2 Robert Garrigus    306.3
 3 Gary Woodland    306.2
T4 5 Angel Cabrera    303.0
T4 8 Nick Watney    303.0
 6 Scott Piercy   302.3
 7 Dustin Johnson  302.2
8  Charley Hoffman    299.7
9  Bill Haas   299.2
T10  Jonathan Byrd   298.5
T10  John Merrick   298.5

I have been a PGA Professional for 33 years, any golfer who claims he averages over 350 yards is probably exaggerating.  However, it is very likely that a golfer with a swing speed in excess of 120 mph can, under the right conditions, occasionally drive the ball more than 350 yards.
Hope this helps.


That's exactly right. I do not average 350, but can hit it that distance or greater a couple of times during a round. 
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Method101 on May 08, 2009, 06:53:24 AM
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Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: dr.chimps on May 08, 2009, 06:56:35 AM
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Those carts are probably in more danger than par on that hole.    :D
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Method101 on May 08, 2009, 07:01:16 AM
Those carts are probably in more danger than par on that hole.    :D
are you implying that nasser would it the ball so far it would go right around the earth and end up hitting the cart due to antarctic winds hitting it slightly off course?
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: SaltShaker on May 08, 2009, 07:04:01 AM
Anybody here like to smash golf balls over 350 yards?

This is the guy who's winning everything right now - 165 lbs.

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golf is gay, hope this helps
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: dr.chimps on May 08, 2009, 07:04:38 AM
are you implying that nasser would it the ball so far it would go right around the earth and end up hitting the cart due to antarctic winds hitting it slightly off course?
LOL. No, I was thinking that with his fabled eyesight and strabismus, maybe hitting small objects with a club is not the best activity for him.  
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: Relentless on May 08, 2009, 07:09:46 AM
LOL. No, I was thinking that with his fabled eyesight and strabismus, maybe hitting small objects with a club is not the best activity for him.  

NASSER HIJACK!!!
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: bigkubby on May 08, 2009, 03:20:07 PM
Then you know the Classic is home of the Bob Hope Desert Classic as well as PGA West, right? So you think they are shitty courses?
HELL NO JUST THE COURSES IN RANCHO MIRAGE AND PALM SPRINGS. THOSE COURSES U NAMED ARE SICK CLASSIC CLUB ISD NO LONGER IN THE HOPE THOUGH BUT IM A REGULAR THERE WHEN IM IN THE DESERT
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: The Coach on May 08, 2009, 06:33:40 PM
They just had the Bob Hope Classic at PGA West a couple of months ago. Pat Perez won it.
Title: Re: Long drive competitions
Post by: bigkubby on May 10, 2009, 01:06:10 PM
yea i know but the classic club is no longer part of the bob hope tournament