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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Elliott Heath

How Far Do You Have To Drive The Golf Ball To Be Considered A 'Long Hitter'?

A golfer just after impact on a drive from behind.

Like it or not, us golfers are obsessed with distance. Whether we're trying to outdrive our playing partners for bragging rights or simply looking to shoot lower scores, it's a huge part of the sport.

Every year the best golf drivers promise more ball speed and courses all over the world are continuing to add length, so it's a very handy skill to have.

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