Driving distance plays a vital part in being a successful professional golfer in the modern era, especially as golf clubs continue to be refined and strength and conditioning regimes optimised, with the modern golfer hitting the golf ball further than ever before.
On the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy has established himself as one of the biggest hitters. In fact, in September 2023, the four-time Major champion broke the PGA Tour record for driving distance in a single season with a new average mark of 326.3 yards, breaking Bryson DeChambeau's previous best by three yards.
