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This is how far PGA and LPGA Tour players hit it with every club

How far do PGA Tour players hit the golf ball? It’s a common question — one of the most common GOLF Magazine readers ask me — and the answer, of course, is that it depends. Every player is different. They all swing the club at different speeds, with different attack angles and spin rates that result in all kinds of different Trackman stats.

But thanks to the bright minds over at Trackman, now we can at least try to answer that question somewhat definitively.

Below is a list of PGA Tour averages for every club in the bag. As you can see, the club speed for the average PGA Tour pro is 113 mph with driver. Cameron Champ currently leads the club-head speed charts this season with a 129.72 average.

You’ll also notice that the average PGA Tour player hits  down on their driver (attack angle -1.3 degrees), resulting in a launch angle of about 10.9 degrees.

You might look at those Trackman stats and quickly deduce that you, too, should begin hitting down more on your driver.

But not so fast!

Remember, these are PGA Tour players. The reason their Trackman stats look like this are because they are swinging the club so fast, and the ball is coming off the face even faster —  see their average ball speed of 167 mph.

Apply these numbers to an average golfer’s swing speed, and they’d struggle to get the ball in the air long enough for maximum distance. So unless you have a comparable swing speed, chasing these PGA Tour-style figures might not be the best thing for your game.

That’s why some instructors look toward LPGA Tour players’ Trackman stats as a better reference point…

The LPGA Tour’s 94-mph average driver swing speed is closer to the speed many golfers swing the club. And notice how the the attack angle has turned positive along the way —  it’s now 3 degrees up. It also brings the launch angle up to 13.2 degrees. 

So, the takeaway? That your optimal launch Trackman Stats are dependent in part on the way you swing the club — how fast, and in which direction. So don’t go blindly chasing PGA Tour numbers just yet.

LPGA Vs PGA Tour Pros - How The Stats Compare

We look at the 2023 stats for the PGA Tour and LPGA and see how the best of the men's and women's game compare in everything from driving to putting

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The world of pro golf is littered with stats, almost every aspect of the game can now be measured in some way, and it makes interesting reading to compare the figures on the PGA and LPGA Tours.

With the upcoming golf ball rollback as reference as well, let's see what the main differences are in the stats categories for the main tours in the men's and women's games.

Driving distance

Breaking news, PGA Tour players hit it further than LPGA players do - I know, not exactly new information but a few little takeaways from the stats.

LPGA big hitter Polly Mack averages 10 yards further than the last placed Brian Stuard on the PGA Tour, and is within 20 yards of the PGA Tour average off the tee.

The top 10 in the women's game all managed to outdrive Staurd, with Lexi Thompson almost identical at just over 271 yards for her average off the tee.

And as Thompson showed playing on the PGA Tour that distance is almost good enough to make a cut, as she came agonisingly close to making the weekend.

Driving accuracy

Maybe due to slower swing speeds having more control, or more thought about placement off the tee with longer second shots, we've known for a while that finding fairways is a much bigger deal on the LPGA than the PGA Tour.

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It's a criticism of the men's game at times, the 'bomb and gouge' argument that PGA Tour players just smash it as far as they can and then worry about it from there, and there certainly seems to be less emphasis on finding the short stuff.

Remarkably, the player finishing in dead last in the LPGA fairways found stats is only just below the PGA Tour average, while men's leader Russell Henley would rank exactly 100th in the women's game with his fairways found percentage.

Greens in regulation

Not much to split them here which is interesting, with LPGA stars playing from the fairway more often but likely further away than their PGA Tour counterparts - the women's leader Olivia Cowan only just edges out Scottie Scheffler .

There's a slightly lower floor on the LPGA but all in all similar numbers, so despite differences off the tee the men and women are both finding the dancefloor at around about the same rate.

So who's the best at getting out of the sand? Well, Matt Kuchar is head and shoulder above everyone really, as second-placed Justin Rose isn't too far ahead of Mi Hyang Lee.

From the LPGA list 31 players would be above average on the PGA Tour, and while again the floor is lower in terms of the bottom number in the women's game, only the top three in the men's ranks have a better sand save percentage than women's leader Lee.

Pretty close in the overall average number of putts taken per round, but only the top five on the LPGA list duck under the PGA Tour average.

There's a similar gap between top to bottom as well interestingly, with about three shots separating the top spot and last place in each standings.

Scoring average

Scottie Scheffler unsurprisingly leading the way after his ultra consistent season, and Ludvig Aberg showcased his ability by finishing ahead of Jon Rahm in the PGA tour standings.

There's a shot and a quarter between Scheffler and LPGA leader Atthaya Thitikul, while 24 players in the women's standings dip below the PGA Tour average. 

Overall, there are 72 players in the PGA Tour list who average under under 70 compared to seven on the LPGA.

Birdie average

We've put a 50-round minimum on the LPGA to match-up to the PGA Tour standings, and we see that there's not much at all between the leaders on their respective tours.

Ludvig Aberg again leads the way on the PGA Tour with less than half a birdie per round between him and women's leader Atthaya Thitikul.

There are 13 LPGA players who average over four birdies a round compared to 46 on the PGA Tour.

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LPGA Tour player average distances: Driver, irons, wedges through the bag

The average LPGA Tour player doesn't hit their driver 300-plus yards. In fact, very few players on the LPGA hit any 300-yard drives. On average, an LPGA Tour player hits their ball longer than most recreational golfers, but their average distances are somewhat closer to how the average younger amateur experiences the game.

How far LPGA Tour players hit the golf ball with each club in their bag isn't an exact science, however. Every player is different, with a different swing, a different angle of attack, different swing speeds and more. Every situation -- off the tee, from the fairway or rough -- is different. So, we wanted to give you an idea of how far is far and how short is short among LPGA Tour players.

We'll take you through the bag to show you LPGA Tour players' average distances with their driver, irons and wedges.

Remember, these are general numbers that don't account for special late-in-tournament situations where a player may be particularly jacked with adrenaline and hit it farther than normal. It's also worth noting that there does appear to be a bigger spread in possible distances off the tee for LPGA Tour players compared to PGA Tour players.

Of course, elevation can affect how far the ball travels as well, though most LPGA events are not played at significant elevation.

LPGA Tour player average distances: Driver, irons, wedges

• Driver: 230-290 yards
• 3-wood: 190-260 yards
• 3-iron: 185-215 yards
• 4-iron: 170-200 yards
• 5-iron: 160-190 yards
• 6-iron: 150-175 yards
• 7-iron: 140-160 yards
• 8-iron: 135-155 yards
• 9-iron: 120-140 yards
• PW: 100-120 yards
• SW: 70-95 yards

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Crunching the Numbers

How do you win on the LPGA Tour? This statistic holds the secret

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South Africa’s Bobby Locke, a four-time Open champion, is generally credited with coming up with the phrase "Drive for show and putt for dough" to describe the key ingredients to winning a golf tournament. It was a theory that held true for some time, but in recent years statistical data shows the formula for winning on the PGA Tour has been inverted, the long game becoming a bigger separator between top players and average pros; in 2022 found more than over half of players averaged at least 300 yards on the tee.

Simlarly, Locke’s recipe seems to be missing something required of late to win in women’s professional golf, at least according to a recent first-time LPGA Tour winner.

“My mindset out there is just to hit fairways and greens, minimize the mistakes as much as possible,” said Andrea Lee, who claimed her maiden victory in September at the LPGA’s AmazingCre Portland Classic . “I think that's also been one of the keys for me.”

With two events remaining on the 2022 LPGA season, the data for this year corresponds with numbers gathered over the last decade that show greens in regulation (and in conjunction putts per GIR) have had the highest correlation with winning on tour compared to putting or driving. Statistical research of winners during that time shows they have averaged 25th in greens in regulation for the season (and 23rd in putts per green in regulation), 47th in average putts and 55th in average driving distance.

Lee might be one of the most interesting individual examples of this: After all, she ranks 152nd in driving distance on the LPGA this season yet is one of a record-tying 11 first-time winners in 2022.

The dominance by players who top the tour’s greens in regulation stats is eye-popping. In eight of the last 10 seasons, the leader for the year in GIR percentage has won at least one tournament: Suzann Pettersen, 2013; Brooke Henderson, 2015; Anna Nordqvist, 2016; Lexi Thompson, 2017; Jin Young Ko, 2018 and 2019; Sei Young Kim, 2020; and Ally Ewing, 2022. All eight, not coincidentally are multiple-time tour winners. As for 2014 and 2021, the lone seasons the No. 1 player in GIR percentage did not win an event, the second-ranked player did (Anna Nordqvist in 2014; Jin Young Ko in 2021). Notably, 37.3 percent of tournaments on the LPGA since 2013 have been won by players who ranked in the top 10 in greens in regulation during that season.

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Patty Tavatanakit, the 2021 ANA Inspiration champion in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, says consistently hitting greens provides physical and mental relief for players, “because there's not so many up and downs” literally and figuratively en route to posting a good score. Over a long season, it’s challenging to remain competitive if a player is grinding the whole way, she felt.

Patty Tavatanakit believes the reason having a high GIR percentage correlates to winning on the LPGA Tour is because it puts less stress on all other aspects of your game.

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“You can putt well to save par, and you can putt well to score here and there. But then mentally it becomes very tiring, exhausting if you're out of position and always have to [make putts] a lot,” Tavatanakit said. “You're not going to last the whole season doing that.”

Given the dominance by those hitting the green, it also explains the difference between winners averaging 25th in greens in regulation and 47th in average putts.

One of the LPGA's all-time greatest putters, Inbee Park, exemplifies this difference. For 16 of her 21 career LPGA victories, she was the top player on tour in putts per green in regulation. However, only one of her wins—the 2021 Kia Classic—came in a season in which she led the LPGA in putting average. Over the last decade, 46.9 percent of winners have finished in the top 10 in putts per green in regulation for the season.

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Ewing, a three-time winner, is seemingly an exception to this rule in 2022. While she leads the tour in GIR at 77.9 percent, she's last in putting average at 173rd. Her putts per green in regulation isn’t much better, sitting at T-139. However, during her victory at the Kroger Queen City Championship in September , the 30-year-old LPGA Tour veteran finished fifth for the week in putting and second in putts per green in regulation. Ewing outperformed her putting average by an astounding 4.3 putts per round at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, an approximate 17-putt improvement over the course of the tournament.

“It's been really tough for me mentally just knowing that I've been hitting it so great,” Ewing explained after her win, “Seeing that stuff everywhere, seeing the stats, knowing I'm not hitting putts like I want to, it's just being kind of the thing holding me back.”

Ally Ewing is among the best ball-strikers on tour, which might explain her three wins in the last three seasons.

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Indeed, putting remains a critical factor in winning according to LPGA stars Hannah Green, Georgia Hall and Nelly Korda, but potentially from a psychological aspect as much as a statistical one.

“At the end of the day, you need to get the ball in the hole,” Korda said. “So I think the person that putts the best typically is the one that wins that week. I mean, overall, you kind of need to have every part of your game flowing correctly, and you have to get the good bounces and all that. But I would say at the end of the day, it's the person that makes the most putts that wins.”

But Green, Hall and Korda all brought up a key point: holing the most putts. As Tavatanakit notes, there’s no proximity tracked on tour. Therefore, the strength of putts per GIR and knocking the ball in the hole is influenced not only by one’s ability to putt but also the strength of their ball-striking. It’s in part why greens in regulation and putts per green in regulation rankings have tied so closely over the last 10 seasons.

“I can just be hitting 30-, 40-footer all day onto the green,” Tavatanakit said, “and that may always say I'm a bad putter, but if you look at proximity, you're like, ‘oh, she's not hitting it as close. … It's not necessarily [guaranteed] you hit 15 greens, you [shoot] five under.”

As the influence of driving distance has grown large on the PGA Tour, no one Golf Digest spoke with mentioned it as a key factor in winning on the LPGA Tour. The PGA Tour’s driving leaders over the last four seasons (Cameron Champ, Bryson DeChambeau) won four times in that time span. Over that same period, the LPGA Tour’s distance leader 2019 Team Europe Solheim Cup member Anne van Dam, had to return to Q-Series in 2021 and did not improve her status, finishing T-60.

In the last 10 years, no season leader in driving distance in has won on the LPGA. In fact, more players have won who rank outside the top 150 in driving distance in 2022 (Lizette Salas, Andrea Lee) than inside the top 10 (Nanna Koerstz Madsen). Six of the last 15 tournament winners in 2022 are outside the top 100 in the season ranking (Lydia Ko, a two-time winner, is just inside that top 100 mark at 98th). In the 30 events to date on tour in 2022, winners are averaging 71st on the season-long average driving distance list, the worst since 2013.

Tavatanakit, who averaged more than 300 yards on her way to her major victory in the Palm Springs desert in April 2021, points to a particular reason for driving distance not leading to winning: course setup. From the Thai’s perspective, often times the courses the tour plays demand hitting to a specific landing area off the tee. Should long hitters take out a driver, they have a tougher time hitting the ideal spot compared to players with average distance.

“There are courses where it does fit longer players,” Tavatanakit explained, “but most of the courses we play and the way they set it up, it's basically for short to average players to be able to dominate as well.”

Tavatanakit felt the majors set up better for longer hitters than the regular events, but even then, In Gee Chun and Ashleigh Buhai at 127th and 117th in average driving distance, respectively, won two of the final three majors of the season.

Tavatanakit, 13th in driving distance this year, averaging 272 yards, used the AmazingCre Portland Classic’s sixth hole as an example. The 379-yard dogleg right requires Tavatanakit to take a 5-wood, which she plays to around 225 yards, to put herself in the best position to attack the green. She wasn’t upset at the tour officials for setting up courses the way they are, but does wish they’d utilize more of the course, with some holes leaving 15 to 20 yards off.

At just 19, LPGA rookie Atthaya Thitikul has won twice on the tour in 2022 despite she's kept the driver in her bag more than expected.

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Atthaya Thitikul, fresh Rolex Women’s World Ranking No. 1, is the second-longest hitter to win on the LPGA in 2022 and faced similar choices at her most recent victory. The 19-year-old hit her driver at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship only three or four times a round even though Thitikul likes to hit her driver (emphasizing the point twice). The two-time winner just didn’t see the need.

“It's not the long course,” Thitikul said of Pinnacle Country Club, playing at 6,438 yards, “and then the fairway, it's pretty narrow as well on the Walmart. “I mean, it's no point to hit a driver on it, so that's why I'll take a hybrid and 3-woods on the tee pretty much.”

Apparently, the 19-year-old has already figured out the code for victory on the LPGA. You don’t have to drive or putt for show to win. Rather, find the green in regulation and you’re setting yourself up for success.

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Amateurs vs LPGA golfers – average scores, driving distance & more

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How do Amateur Golfers compare to the LPGA Tour Professionals?

This article looks at 12 key performance metrics to compare a scratch golfer against LPGA golfers. The data for the scratch golfer is from Shot Scope ’s database of over 160 million shots hit by amateur golfers and the data for the LPGA golfers is taken directly from the LPGA website . This article does not look at individual LPGA players, but looks at the statistics for the golfer who is ranked 1 st , 10 th , 50 th and 100 th in each category.

Of the 12 performance metrics analysed, scratch golfers perform better than the 100 th ranked LPGA player in 6 areas, and better than the 50 th ranked player in only 1 area. See the breakdown of each performance metric below. It is worth mentioning that the average course length on the LPGA is 6,400 yards and the average course length that scratch golfers play is 6,200 yards.

These 12 performance metrics were chosen as the LPGA has a limited number of statistics about their player’s performance on their website.

Playing a slightly shorter course, scratch golfers have an average score of 71.35 which is excellent in its own right. Comparing this against LPGA players and we can see that scratch golfers are a full shot better on average than #100 on the LPGA scoring list. Nearly able to compete against the 50 th ranked LPGA players.

Score Breakdown

Everyone scoring under par on Par 5s which is to be expected of all these players. However it is impressive to see both the #1 and #10 ranked LPGA players scoring under par on both the Par 3s and Par 4s. It is Par 3s that let the scratch golfer down compared to all the LPGA players, but they would rank between #50 and #100 on Par 4s and 5s.

How often is Par broken?

This is where the key difference between LPGA players and scratch golfers come to light, but also a big difference between the LPGA players themselves. LPGA #1 scores under par more than twice as often as those ranked at #100, however #10 also breaks par nearly twice as often. This is a surprisingly big jump between the players on the LPGA.

The number of birdies per round plays a huge role in this metric, and again the top players are making 1 more birdie per round on average than #100. Comparing this against scratch golfers, it is evident that birdies are much less common with LPGA #1 making 1.5 more birdies per round on average.

 Driving Accuracy and Distance

While the average scratch golfer nearly hits it as far as the LPGA player who is ranked 50 th in driving distance, it is accuracy where the biggest gap lies. LPGA players are known for hitting the ball straight off the tee, but by comparison to a scratch golfer they are way ahead hitting on average 5 more fairways per round (assuming 14 tee shots excluding Par 3s). Perhaps you are surprised at how far the LPGA golfers actually hit their Driver?

How does approach play compare?

Again this is another area of the game where all rankings of LPGA players are performing better than an average scratch golfer. For amateur golfers, approach play and in particular ‘Greens in Regulation’ is the area of the game that provides the most room for improvement. A scratch handicap golfer hits 62% but as handicap increases, the % of greens hit drops dramatically to only 9% for a 25 handicap. So while the scratch golfer is worse than #100 on LPGA, they are still performing extremely well compared to other amateur golfers.

Putt for Dough?

These putting statistics are somewhat restrictive in their analysis. You really need to understand more about the game in order to gain a better understanding. Putts per round is the only statistic where the scratch golfer outperforms the 50 th ranked LPGA player – but there is a reason for this.

For example, the scratch golfer has fewer putts per round on average than both the players ranked #50 and #100 in this category. However the scratch golfer also hits less greens in regulation, so will have more short game shots when the LPGA player would be on the green putting. The putts per GIR is a slightly better metric to focus on, as it accounts for this difference in number of greens hit per round.

What about bunker play?

This is the last metric in the comparison between LPGA players and scratch golfers and it too is an area where the scratch golfer is slightly better compared to the #100 player. There is quite a difference again in this area amongst LPGA players, with #1 getting up and down from the sand 23% more than #100.

The main difference is that the typical scratch golfer generally plays golf for fun, competing against friends or members of their club. Sometimes there is a financial gain at the end of it, but that is dependent on circumstances. LPGA players on the other hand play golf for a living. If they have a bad round or fail to make the cut, they make nothing.

It is interesting to see that the average scratch golfer performs slightly better than the players ranked #100 for 6 of the 12 of the metrics discussed. However would they perform as well with all the added pressure of trying to make a living from it? You decide.

To summarise…

Looking at the number 1, 10, 50 and 100 in each of these performance metrics allowed for comparisons to be made against a scratch golfer. Overall the scratch golfer outperformed the #100 in 6 areas, but it was close. There was only one area where the scratch golfer performed better than the #50 player and that was in putts per round, however reasons for that were mentioned in the article.

The statistics were similar with LPGA coming out just ahead, but this would suggest that the scratch golfer or anyone aspiring to become a scratch golfer should take an interest in the LPGA. It provides a platform where amateurs can relate to the game better compared to the PGA tour where the golfers play a totally different style of game.

On the whole, I think it is safe to say the LPGA golfers do hit the ball further, hit the ball straighter, make more birdies, putt better and ultimately score better than your typical scratch golfer.  

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Discover How Far LPGA Players Drive The Ball: An In-depth Analysis

• November 1, 2023

How Far Do LPGA Players Drive the Ball: A Comprehensive Look

The game of golf is not just about the finesse and strategy involved but also about the power and distance one can achieve, especially off the tee. In the professional realm, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) showcases some of the best talents in women’s golf. The driving distance of LPGA players is a testament to their skill, strength, and technique. In this article, we delve into the specifics of how far LPGA players drive the ball, and how it compares to their male counterparts in the PGA.

Average Driving Distance of LPGA Players

• 2023 Average: The average driving distance for LPGA players in 2023 stood at 252.3 yards . This is an increase from previous years, indicating the upswing in physical conditioning and technique among female professional golfers​.
• Player Variance: The driving distance can vary significantly among different players. For instance, Anne van Dam, a notable player in the LPGA, had an impressive average driving distance of 284.5 yards in 2023​.
• Comparison with PGA: When compared to the male professional golfers in the PGA, there is a notable difference. The average driving distance on the PGA Tour was around 296.4 yards , showcasing the physical differences and also perhaps the different focuses in training and conditioning between the two tours​​.

Factors Affecting Driving Distance

The driving distance in golf is influenced by several factors. Here are a few key elements:

• Technique: A proper swing technique is crucial for achieving maximum distance. The coordination between the hands, legs, and torso, along with a smooth, powerful swing, can significantly impact the driving distance.
• Equipment: The type of club used, especially the driver, along with its specifications like loft, shaft flex, and material, can affect the distance the ball travels.
• Physical Conditioning: Strength, flexibility, and overall fitness play a vital role in how far a player can drive the ball. Professional golfers often have tailored fitness regimes to enhance their driving distance.
• Ball Type: The construction and material of the golf ball also play a role in how far it can be driven. Different balls have varying characteristics that can either enhance or hinder driving distance.

Evolution of Driving Distance in LPGA

The driving distance among LPGA players has seen a gradual increase over the years. This is partly due to the advancements in equipment technology, better understanding of golf biomechanics, and improved physical conditioning of the players. The trend is expected to continue as more emphasis is placed on power and distance in the modern game.

Comparison with PGA Players

One of the intriguing aspects of professional golf is the comparison of driving distances between LPGA and PGA players. The disparity in driving distance is often a topic of discussion among golf enthusiasts and analysts.

• Average Driving Distance Disparity: The average driving distance on the PGA Tour was around 296.4 yards, as compared to the LPGA average of 252.3 yards in 2023​. This difference of over 40 yards is significant in the professional golf realm, showcasing the variance in physical prowess between male and female golfers.
• Physiological Differences: Men generally have greater muscle mass and physical strength, which contribute to longer driving distances. The swing speed generated by PGA players tends to be higher due to these physiological advantages.
• Equipment Differences: Both LPGA and PGA players have access to state-of-the-art golf equipment. However, the customization of this equipment, such as the loft and shaft flex of the drivers, may be tailored differently to suit the physical attributes and swing mechanics of male and female players.

How LPGA Players are Bridging the Gap

The LPGA and its players have been diligently working to bridge the driving distance gap. Through focused training, equipment optimization, and technological advancements, notable strides have been made.

• Focused Training: Many LPGA players have incorporated specialized strength and conditioning programs aimed at increasing their driving distances. Training regimes often focus on enhancing core strength, flexibility, and swing mechanics.
• Equipment Optimization: Players work closely with equipment manufacturers to tailor their drivers and other clubs to optimize for distance. Advances in golf club technology have also played a part in helping LPGA players achieve longer drives.
• Technological Advancements: The infusion of technology in training, such as the use of golf simulators and swing analysis software, has provided valuable insights that help players improve their driving distance.
• Notable Achievements: Players like Anne van Dam, with an average driving distance of 284.5 yards, are setting new standards and inspiring other players to push their limits​​.

The golf course is a testament to the blend of technique, strength, and strategy, with driving distance being a crucial element of the game. The evolution in LPGA driving distance is a reflection of the broader development within women’s golf, marking an exciting era for the sport.

The insights into the LPGA vs PGA driving distance , the golf equipment used, and the golf training methodologies adopted highlight the multidimensional approach towards improving LPGA driving distance . The LPGA driving distance improvement is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by these athletes, making the LPGA players driving distance a fascinating aspect to follow in the sport of golf.

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What is The LPGA Average Driving Distance?

Make no mistake, the LPGA ladies can drive. The average driving distance is impressive and getting better all the time.

If you are wondering about the LPGA average driving distance, we have done a bit of research to bring you the facts.

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The LPGA or Ladies Professional Golf Association has been going since 1950. It is the oldest professional women’s sports association. They are headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, and feature local as well as international lady golfers.

A quick look on the LPGA site will show you the stats on the average driving distance for 2020 for the top 162 players.

Topping the list is Dutch golfer Anne van Dam. At 23 van Dam is relatively new to the LPGA and, according to association stats, she has an impressive average driving distance of 284 yards.

Next up is American Angel Yin at just under 282 yards.

The LPGA average driving distance leaderboard shows the top 162 players and at position 162, Louise Ridderstrom still has a respectable average of 240 yards.

While there are only 2 players averaging over 280 there are 21 with a 270 plus average and 67 that are 260 and above.

If you want to see how they do with the other clubs in their bag you can check it out here . They are fairly rough averages but will give you some idea.

In 2018, at the top was Yani Tseng with a distance of 275 yards and the previous year Canadian Maude-Aimee Leblanc lead with an average of 279 yards.

What is interesting to note is how volatile the rankings are. While there is a gradual but consistent increase towards the top of the leaderboard, the average distances overall increase fairly dramatically year on year.

In 2010, for example, there were only 13 ladies hitting more than 260 yards compared to 67 now.

Many of the leading ladies are young and early in their careers. You can expect the average to continue to grow, possibly at an even faster rate.

This video from a few years ago will give you some insights…

While it is great to hit far it is important that the drives are accurate. The LPGA site also gives stats on driving accuracy .

Top of the current LPGA driving accuracy leaderboard is American Dana Finkelstein.

While her average distance is just over 247 yards she has an 83.1-percent accuracy rate. She found 497 out of 598 fairways in the current stats.

Conversely, our current top hitter, Anne van Dam, has an accuracy of 64.6-percent.

What is important to understand is that both aspects are important and relevant. One is no good without the other so balance is critical.

The current PGA average driving stats show Cameron Champ to be in the lead with an average distance of 316.6 yards.

This is significantly further than the highest lady driver’s 284 average. The top 180 players on the PGA leaderboard all average more than 284 yards.

The trends also show an ongoing increase in the average driving distance for men in the PGA.

Some people following the stats have noticed an anomaly when comparing stats across different sites or platforms. Trackman, for example, puts the average a lot lower.

While the LPGA site does not specify, it does state “average driving distance.” This generally means the full distance the ball moves from the tee to where it lands. Other sites are quoting carry.

Carry is the distance a ball covers in the air and is measured as a straight line distance to the same height it was hit from.

One then has to adjust for height difference up or down. Players can improve their average driving distance depending on spin, launch angle and ball speed.

Two players with a similar carry could have a rather different average driving distance if one has optimized these factors and the other has not.

The LPGA ladies are quite good at optimizing what is necessary in order to maximize their potential.

The condition of the course, length of the frass, firmness of the ground, amount of or lack of water on the fairway, weather and other factors will also have a significant impact on the total distance a drive will roll.

The first point to note is there are a number of ways to measure and compare players and various external factors can also affect these statistics.

What is also relevant is that both men and women are constantly improving their average driving distance.

Lastly, while the top men do drive a lot longer than the top women, the ladies still have a significant and impressive average distance.

They will certainly put the average male golfer and even many of the better men to shame off the tee.

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Most Popular Driver on LPGA Tour? Top 50 Player Guide (2021)

Written by Graeme Hay | Last Updated: 12/03/2024

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The game of golf seems to be obsessed with distance these days and when it comes to that topic the conversation typically moves swiftly to the biggest club the bag – the driver.

On the LPGA Tour the distances the top pros are hitting the ball off the tee continue to increase and at this current rate it seems it will not be long before the longest hitter on the LPGA Tour is averaging over 300 yards in driving distance.

But what drivers are most popular amongst the top professionals in the women’s game? To find out we took a detailed look at the driver each of the top 50 players on the LPGA Tour is carrying.

PING’s G425 LST is the most popular driver among the top 50 LPGA Tour players with 6 players choosing it. Titleist’s TSi3 is the next most used model while PING’s G410 Plus driver ranks 3rd. 26% of this elite group play a PING driver with TaylorMade and Titleist driver models being used by 16% and 14% respectively.

The make and model of any driver only tells us so much however and when we looked at the drivers being used by some of the best players in the women’s game it was interesting to see the multitude of different shafts being used and the variance in lofts chosen by the different players.

What was also fascinating to note was that despite all the focus on distance in the modern game two time major champion and former world number 1 – Ariya Jutanugarn – chooses not to carry a driver at all!

Breakdown of Drivers Used by Top 50 LPGA Tour Players

Even just a cursory glance at the average driving stats of the LPGA Tour quickly highlights that the same trend can be seen in the professional women’s game as in the men’s.

The distances the top pros are hitting the ball is steadily increasing and while the great Laura Davies topped the driving charts in 1993 with an average distance of 254 yards such a distance would barely scrape her into the top 100 longest hitters on the LPGA Tour today.

The advances in golf technology, specifically with the driver, has been a significant factor in this increase in average driving distances and when it comes to the elite of the women’s professional game and the top 50 LPGA Tour players it is no surprise to find the majority of them using the latest models from the top manufacturers.

In total we discovered 29 different models of drivers being used by the top 50 players on the LPGA Tour with PING’s G425 LST being the most popular and 6 players choosing it. Indeed PING drivers proved to be the most popular brand also with 13 of the top 50 using their driver models.

The major brands of PING, Titleist, TaylorMade and Callaway dominate the drivers used by the top 50 LPGA players but it is interesting to note that PXG is a far more used brand of driver on the LPGA Tour compared to the PGA Tour with 6 of the top 50 using one.

As with the men’s game however when you look in detail at the drivers being used by the top women pros the fact that they use the same model of driver does not tell the full story as the similarities often stop there with individual players choosing different set ups that suit their swing and game best.

As a result the shaft, loft and lie angle combinations rarely match between different players.

For example even though 6 of the top 50 LPGA Tour players use a PING G425 LST driver not one of those setups matches the other when you take into account the shaft, loft and lie angle choices.

“My ball flight is a bit high so the TSi3 performs better than TSi2 .” So Yeon Ryu, Titleist LPGA Tour player

It is also interesting to note when it comes to looking at the drivers selected by the top 50 LPGA players that former world no.1 Ariya Jutanugarn is excluded from such an analysis.

And the simple reason for this is that she does not actually carry a driver in her golf bag.

Ariya Jutanugarn’s decision not to carry a driver is a fascinating one and indeed triggered her ascent to world no.1. After a string of missed cuts in 2016 her caddie pleaded with her to take her driver out of the bag and after agreeing to do so she moved to be ranked no.1 in the world the following year in 2017.

While today Jutanugarn uses her driver in some practice rounds she has never returned to putting it back in the bag for competitive rounds for the simple reason that she does not feel accurate enough with her driver preferring instead to hit 3-woods and 2-irons off the tee.

And even with this change she still ranks just outside the top 40 for average driving distance on the LPGA Tour so it doesn’t seem to be affecting her too much!

Here is a complete breakdown of the drivers used currently by the top 50 players on the LPGA Tour in the table below.

[Note – if you are interested in checking out how the driver set of the top 50 LPGA players compares to their colleagues on the PGA Tour check out our analysis of the drivers used by the top 100 PGA Tour players here .]

What Driver Shaft Do Most LPGA Players Use?

When it comes to driver shaft choice the top professionals in the world are often very particular when it comes to their preference and the top 50 players on the LPGA Tour are no different.

Not all the individual driver shaft data is available for this elite group with details of the shafts being used by the 21 not being available but for the remaining 28, excluding Ariya Jutanugarn who does not use a driver, we found the following.

As a whole the most common driver shaft flex used by the top 50 LPGA Tour players is stiff. Nelly & Jessica Korda, Nasa Hataoka and Lizette Salas all play stiff driver shafts while Brooke M Henderson chooses to use an extra stiff shaft in her driver. 4 players including Inbee Park choose a regular driver shaft flex.

Driver shaft weights amongst the top 50 vary between 50g and 68g with the most common being 65g and chosen by 5 players in the data set available. Indeed Nelly Korda chooses a 65g driver shaft in the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 S shaft she uses in her Titleist TSi1 driver.

In total we found 32 different driver shaft models being used by the top 50 LPGA Tour players with Graphite Design’s Tour AD IZ 6 S shaft being the most popular. Graphite Design is also the most used driver shaft brand followed by Fujikura with 11 users and Mitsubishi shafts with 6 players choosing them.

While Graphite Design’s Tour AD IZ 6 S shaft is its most popular model according to the data available Fujikura’s Ventus and Speeder Evolution ranges of shaft find the most favour among their users.

When it comes to Mitsubishi’s range of driver shafts we found one player each using the following models – KURO KAGE Black 55 R, Tensei CK Pro White 60 S, Tensei CK Pro White 50 S, Diamana BF 60 S, Diamana BF 60 R and Diamana DF 50 R.

What Driver Loft Do LPGA Players Use?

Professional golfers are very precise with their equipment and when it comes to driver loft different players will choose different degrees of driver depending on their swing, how they want to flight the ball in play and also on the conditions.

Modern golf technology also makes it much easier now for players to alter the loft of their drivers and when it comes to looking at the driver set up of the top 50 LPGA players it is clear most of them take advantage of the preciseness modern drivers afford them.

Driver lofts used by the top 50 LPGA players range from 8 up to 11 degrees. The most common driver loft is 9 degrees with 17 players choosing that degree of driver. 10.5 degrees is the next most used loft with 11 golfers opting for that degree of driver with another 5 players each choosing 9.5 and 10 degree drivers.

When looking at the choices of driver loft selected by the best players on the LPGA Tour it was noticeable that there was less variance compared to their male colleagues but it is of course common for the top pros to change the loft of their driver depending on the latest course they are playing.

Below is a breakdown of driver lofts currently used among the top 50 LPGA Tour players.

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A rookie currently leads the LPGA in driving distance with a 287.462 yard average. Unlike Bryson DeChambeau, Bianca Pagdanganan didn’t seek out extra yardage. In fact, she can’t really even explain where her power comes from.

Her mantra, repeated throughout a recent phone conversation, is “I try not to force anything.”

Pagdanganan’s coach at Arizona, Laura Ianello, points to “insanely” fast hips and use of the ground as key to her power. She’s 4 yards longer than Maria Fassi on the LPGA stats list and 5 yards ahead of Anne van Dam.

Pagdanganan – who for the record isn’t really a fan of protein shakes – consistently carried the ball 275 yards in college, but really doesn’t keep track of how far she’s hitting it now. LPGA courses often force her to keep driver in the bag. Pagdanganan carries her 3-wood 245 yards.

Like a Major League pitcher with the God-given gift of a fastball, Ianello marvels at Pagdanganan’s rare talent. It’s why they called her “the unicorn” in college.

“(Bianca) is eventually going to make a ton of money on the LPGA once she can dial in those numbers with her short irons,” said Ianello.

Not to mention her length advantage on the par 5s. At the Marathon Classic in August, Pagdanganan made back-to-back eagles on the closing par 5s in the second round to shoot 67.

The 22-year-old, who carded an NCAA record-tying 61 in college and helped the Wildcats win the 2018 NCAA Championship, has teed it up in four tournaments so far on the LPGA and made the cut each time, her best finish coming at the Drive On Championship at Inverness where she tied for 28th. She’s got a good chance of making it into next month’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

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Pagdanganan gets excited each time she checks the pairings at an event to see who she’ll get to meet the next day. She particularly enjoyed recent rounds in Portland alongside Mo Martin and Sarah Kemp, commenting on their kindness and taking notes on the meticulousness of their pre-shot routines.

The petite Martin plays a game that is foreign to the long-hitting Pagdanganan, but the rookie is wise enough to understand how much she can still learn.

“You just start to realize that there are other parts of your game that you need to polish,” she said.

While still in college, Pagdanganan played alongside long-hitting Angel Yin in the first two rounds of the Marathon Classic and routinely outdrove her 10 to 20 yards, said Ianello, who was on the bag that week. It was clear then that Pagdanganan would be among the longest – if not the longest – on tour.

The biggest takeaway, however, came when she played alongside a very pregnant Stacy Lewis in Toledo and was outdriving the former No. 1 by more than 50 yards. Lewis shot 6 under that day, and Pagdanganan finished even par.

Pagdanganan is not a technical player. Driver is her favorite club in the bag and late in high school, she started to gain distance. It wasn’t until college, when people started to comment on her length, that she began to take note.

She asked her coach in the Philippines how she should respond to questions about her length.

“I literally just try to hit it as hard as I can and it goes far,” she said. “I guess the reason, they say, is the lag in my swing.”

Two-time LPGA winner Jennifer Rosales was Pagdanganan’s idol growing up, and she’d often see her giving lessons at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Manila.

Ianello says Pagdanganan, a humble player who is now living her childhood dream on the LPGA, wants to put the Philippines on the map. There was never a lazy day for her back in Tucson. The inner drive was obvious.

Bianca Pagdanganan hits into a net while stuck at home.

Because of her father’s heart condition, Ianello said, Pagdanganan sat tight in San Diego during the LPGA’s extended break, choosing to quarantine rather than get out and play in mini-tour events. She was perfectly content with that decision, knowing that her game would keep until her rookie season could reboot.

“That alone right there shows you the lack of ego that she has,” said Ianello.

Her father bought a Swing Caddie and net for the backyard in San Diego so that she could work on her distances. No drivers though.

“I don’t want to scare the neighbors,” she said with a laugh.

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GOLF CLUB DISTANCES: PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros vs Men and Women

How much further do PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros hit the ball compared to us amateur golfers? The average distances might surprise you. 

Ever wondered how much further a PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pro hits the ball compared to male and female amateur golfer? Well you will want to check out the latest shot data below, which higlights the average distance for each club in the bag. 

The following average distances for men and women and PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros have been calcuated by The Golf Mentor , and they measured in yards.

AVERAGE DISTANCES FOR MEN

The three different yardages provided for each club below are based on the averages for short hitters, mid hitters and longer hitters.

DRIVER:  200, 230, 260  3-WOOD: 180, 215, 235 5-WOOD: 170, 195, 210 3-IRON: 160, 180, 200 4-IRON: 150, 170, 180 5-IRON: 140, 160, 170 6-IRON: 130, 150, 160 7-IRON: 120, 140, 150 8-IRON: 110, 130, 140 9-IRON: 95, 115, 130 PW: 80, 105, 120

AVERAGE DISTANCES FOR PGA TOUR PLAYERS

DRIVER:  289-323 3-WOOD: 243-304 5-WOOD: 230-288 3-IRON: 212-265 4-IRON: 203-254 5-IRON: 194-243 6-IRON: 183-229 7-IRON: 172-215 8-IRON: 160-200 9-IRON: 148-185 PW: 80, 105, 120

AVERAGE DISTANCES FOR WOMEN

DRIVER:  150, 175, 200 3-WOOD:  125, 150, 180 5-WOOD: 115, 135, 170 3-IRON: 100, 125, 160 4-IRON: 90, 120, 150 5-IRON: 80, 110, 140 6-IRON: 70, 100, 130 7-IRON: 65, 90, 120 8-IRON: 60, 80, 110 9-IRON: 55, 70, 95 PW: 50, 60, 80

AVERAGE DISTANCES FOR LPGA TOUR PLAYERS

DRIVER:  246-258 3-WOOD:  195-217  5-WOOD: 185-205 3-IRON: 180-192 4-IRON: 170-181 5-IRON: 161-173 6-IRON: 152-163 7-IRON: 141-154 8-IRON: 130-143 9-IRON: 119-132 PW: 107-121

How far do you hit the golf ball with each of your clubs? Are you above or below the averages highlighted above? Share your thoughts and comments over on our social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - or come and visit our GolfMagic YouTube Channel. 

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The first win felt like a long time coming. The second was a breath of fresh air. The third was reminiscent of her 2021 season, a year that saw the now 25-year-old capture four victories, including her first major title, and win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

But the fourth? There’s only one word to describe Nelly Korda’s latest triumph – dominant.

You could feel it coming when she played her way into the top eight at the T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards, when she defeated her Solheim Cup teammate Angel Yin 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals and when she trounced Narin An 4 and 3 in the semis. But you might have thought Leona Maguire would’ve given the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 1 some pause in the championship match, especially as the Irishwoman has beat Korda in three of their four Solheim Cup matchups.

Think again.

Korda came out swinging on Sunday afternoon, winning four of her first seven holes to go 4 up early on Maguire. The Irishwoman won the par-4 9th hole to get back to 3 down, but the American wouldn’t let her up for air, burying a midrange par putt to win No. 10 and then hitting the pin with her second shot on the par-4 12th hole to set up another birdie opportunity, one Korda capitalized on to move five ahead with six holes to play.

Maguire tried to mount a charge late in the day at Shadow Creek, winning the 13th hole after a Korda concession and then getting back to 3 down after hitting a spectacular approach shot on the 14th hole to inside 10 feet and draining her resulting birdie putt. But Korda just couldn’t be stopped, ultimately landing one final blow on 15 to win 4 and 3 over Maguire and capture her fourth consecutive LPGA Tour victory, becoming the first player since Lorena Ochoa in 2008 to earn four straight Tour titles.

“I can't even wrap my head around it, honestly. Such a whirlwind the last three weeks,” said Korda. “I feel like I was in go-mode constantly. It will be nice to go home and see my whole family. Jess is driving up with Greyson, so I'm super excited. Played really well today. I stuck to my game plan of fairways and greens and made the least amount of mistakes.”

With her 12th LPGA Tour victory, Korda can now fully assert herself as one of women’s golf generational talents. She is the first American player to win in four or more consecutive starts since Nancy Lopez won five straight tournaments in 1978 and joins Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa as the only other player in the last 40 years to win four or more tournaments in a row. She is also the second player since Sorenstam to win four events before entering a major championship, as Korda is set to tee it up in The Chevron Championship in a week’s time.

And she is also now in the same breath as Kathy Whitworth – the winningest professional golfer of all time – becoming the second American player ever to win four of her first five starts in a single season with her match-play win over Maguire on Sunday, esteemed company the young superstar is incredibly grateful to keep.

“Kathy's really good friend actually texted me last week a photo of me being compared to Kathy on social media. I wrote her back that it's an honor to be alongside her,” Korda said. “I used to play in her event growing up, The Kathy Whitworth Invitational in Texas, and meeting her and getting to talk to her was always the highlight of my year. She was always so, so nice, so getting compared to Kathy Whitworth is a huge honor.”

But can she keep this win streak going?

Well, if recent trends are any indication, Korda shouldn’t be counted out at The Chevron Championship. In fact, she’s likely already the favorite to win her second major title at The Club at Carlton Woods after this latest performance in Las Vegas, and she’s still feeling good both mentally and physically despite this marathon of impeccable golf, a testament to Korda’s tenacity and a gauge of just how high her ceiling might be if this form continues.

“I don't know if it's going to hit me when I get home, but I feel really good,” said Korda. “Thankfully, I have a lot of consistency in my life. I see the same people every single day. I do the same stuff every single day. I try to stay in my own little bubble, and I feel like mentally that's the best thing that you can do for your mental health is stay in a routine.

“I love competing. I love golf. I, hopefully, am inspiring the next generation. But there is no greater thrill for me than competing and being out here and seeing the girls and going head-to-head for a title. There is no greater feeling, and I have to say I love the sport so much, and I love competing.”

And after celebrating her victory at the Ford Championship presented by KCC with an almond croissant and a long, five-hour drive to Sin City – one that has now proven to be more than well worth it – Korda plans to properly commemorate this latest triumph as she revels in the thrill of her fourth 2024 LPGA Tour victory and soaks in what she just accomplished at the T-Mobile Match Play.

“I went to Paris Baguette. I got so much stuff,” Korda said. “For the whole team and I, not just for me. Then I think we're going to get In-N-Out burger and Five Guys fries. I feel like that's an elite combination. I don't drink, so I'm just carb-loading.”

This is golf people dream of 🤩 @NellyKorda is living that dream! pic.twitter.com/yNYeLiATm5 — LPGA (@LPGA) April 8, 2024

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Keegan Bradley Betting Profile: Masters Tournament

Betting Profile

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Keegan Bradley of the United States hits his shot from the first tee during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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After he finished 23rd in this tournament in 2023, Keegan Bradley has a different result in mind as he readies for play in the 2024 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia April 11-14.

The Masters Tournament & Course Info

• Date: April 11-14, 2024
• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Course: Augusta National Golf Club
• Par: 72 / 7,555 yards
• Previous Winner: Jon Rahm

At the Masters Tournament

• Bradley's average finish has been 33rd, and his average score -1, over his last two appearances at the Masters Tournament.
• In Bradley's most recent appearance at the Masters Tournament, in 2023, he finished 23rd after posting a score of -1.
• When Jon Rahm won this tournament in 2023, he finished with a driving average of 298.8 (24th in the field), 85.71% driving accuracy (fourth), and 28.75 putts per round (17th).

Bradley's Recent History at the Masters Tournament

Bradley's recent performances.

• Bradley has made the weekend and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard once over his last five appearances.
• Out of the last five tournaments he's entered, he made the cut twice.
• Over his last five events, Bradley has carded a score that's better than average in one of those outings.
• He has carded an average score of -5 over his last five appearances.
• Keegan Bradley has averaged 294.8 yards off the tee in his past five tournaments.
• Bradley is averaging -1.965 in terms of Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
• Bradley is averaging -1.357 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.

Bradley's Advanced Stats and Rankings

• Bradley has put up a Strokes Gained: Off the Tee average of 0.196 this season (68th on TOUR). His average driving distance (296.8 yards) ranks 92nd, while his 55.4% driving accuracy average ranks 119th.
• In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach, Bradley has a 0.300 average that ranks 48th on TOUR. He ranks 15th with a 70.67% Greens in Regulation rate.
• On the greens, Bradley has registered a -0.577 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which ranks him 168th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 157th with a putts-per-round average of 29.56, and he ranks 120th by breaking par 23.56% of the time.

Bradley's Best Finishes

• Bradley has played eight tournaments this season, and he has secured one top-five finish.
• In those eight events, he made the cut five times.
• Currently, Bradley has 448 points, placing him 46th in the FedExCup standings.

Bradley's Best Strokes Gained Performances

• This season, Bradley delivered his best Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee mark at the Farmers Insurance Open (January 2024), ranking 15th in the field at 2.050.
• Bradley's best Strokes Gained: Approach mark this season came at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2024, as he delivered a 4.078 mark, which ranked him 11th in the field. He finished second in that event.
• When it comes to Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green, Bradley's best effort this season was at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where his 1.670 mark ranked 18th in the field.
• At the Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2024, Bradley delivered his best Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season (4.601). That ranked 12th in the field.
• Bradley recorded his best Strokes Gained: Total mark this season (11.751) at the Sony Open in Hawaii (which ranked him No. 1 in the field). In that event, he finished second.

Bradley's Strokes Gained Rankings

Bradley's past results.

All stats in this article are accurate for Bradley as of the start of the Masters Tournament.

Note: The PGA TOUR has created this story via a machine-learning model using data from ShotLink , powered by CDW, in addition to player performance data. While we strive for accuracy and quality, please note that the information provided may not be entirely error-free.