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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Matt Cradock

Data Reveals How Far Professional Golfers Hit The Ball In 1995... And It's Quite Eye-Opening

Ian Woosnam strikes his tee shot during the 1995 Masters.

If you were to look back at golf in the '90s, you would certainly notice a lot of differences to what you see on your television screens in the 2020s. Not only are players more athletic, but changes to the equipment has resulted in the ball going further and faster than ever before.

Recently, the news of the golf ball being rolled back created a big talking point within the game, with The R&A and USGA announcing that the new balls are expected to see a reduction in distance of 13-15 yards for the longest hitters, 9-11 yards for the average touring pro and 5-7 yards for an average female pro.

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