Who are the biggest hitters in golf? Well, after a report from the USGA and the R&A concluded the governing bodies are officially concerned about driving distances, we thought we’d better name and shame them.
We think the authorities are right to take a closer look at the impact new equipment is having – while acknowledging the numerous other contributing factors and variables.
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The average driving distance number has been taken from the 2019 PGA Tour season, where more than 26 rounds have been played. And there are a couple of notable absentees from this list…
1. Biggest hitters in golf: Cameron Champ – 316.8 yards
Driver: Ping G400 Max
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
The biggest hitter on the PGA Tour is currently Cameron Champ. With 129.66 mph of clubhead speed he is able to generate 192.67 mph of ball speed.
Champ, who only joined the PGA Tour in 2018, won his first PGA Tour title in just his second event as a member at the Sanderson Farms Championship.
He was also the longest driver on the Web.com Tour, now known as the Korn Ferry Tour, in 2018 with a 343-yard average.
Surprisingly, he uses Ping’s G400 Max driver, which offers ultimate stability and forgiveness. Most golf clubs with the word ‘Max’ in their name are expected to be aimed more at your higher handicappers.
But a raft of Ping staff players have switched into the G400 Max and, like Champ, have noticed some very impressive results.
T2. Biggest hitters in golf: Luke List – 314.4 yards
Driver: TaylorMade M6, 9º, Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 80TX
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
List had the TaylorMade M4 driver in play last season but has upgraded it for the 2018-19 season. The new driver certainly seems to be working helping him bag a 6th place finish at the PGA Championship.
