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Is this a good distance for a driver at 13 years old?
I'm 13 about 5'1" and like 85-90 lbs(yeah I'm small) and I hit my driver I think 210 yds or a little more. I know I don't hit it far because one of my friends hits it like 280 but he's huge. Don't give bull saying you were my size hitting it 300 yards.
6 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
Don't worry about it for now, you've still got tons of developing to do. Start working on your core strength and flexibility and you should have no problem with distance in little while. If you're serious about golf I'd recommend getting a TPI assessment done, they'll give you the exercises needed to get your body in optimum golf shape. (P.S. I wouldn't worry too much about your height, my swing coach is like 5'6 and I saw him hit a 310yd 3 wood yesterday)
- 8 years ago
sounds fine to me. you'll definitely increase with age though i went from nothing much to averaging 290+ yards off the tee from your age to 19 so don't worry about it.
learn the basics and play often, have a good solid swing and understanding of the game, because not only is that more important anyways but clean technique will increase your distance later on anyways. trust me i'd happily sacrifice 10-15 yards off the tee for the ability to hit it straight every time.
- 8 years ago
That's about right I really showed very little distance gain till I started working on my abs, but be sure to work on your short game that is what will always save you when you are playing bad or good.
- rbkgolfshopLv 58 years ago
That's average distance for male golfers. 200-230 yards are average. But your are still a kid, so I salute you.
BTW don't get too caught on distance. Accuracy is more important than everything else in golf. So improve your accuracy.
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- Anonymous8 years ago
Size has nothing to do with it - women golfers, not much bigger than you, hit it further.
Distance is all about swing speed and expertise - something you apparently don't have much of either.
Learn to play, and then starting worrying about it.......................
- bryan3X6X0Lv 68 years ago
for one, size has absolutely nothing to do with it. second, yea its pretty good. slightly above avg for a 13 year old.