Nationwide Distance Watch

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nationwide logo.jpgArchitects mark the "turning point" of a hole during planning and construction to help them get a sense of scale and tee placement. Over the years the typical turning point has gone from 250 yards to 270 to 300 these days. Looks like 320 isn't out of the question if you are designing to host the next generation. Or

Check out these Nationwide Tour distance increases:

  • 2005: 100 players averaging over 290 yards, 43 averaging players over 300 yards
  • 2004:  74 players averaging over 290 yards, 24 players averaging over 300 yards
  • 2002: 63 players averaging over 290 yards, 15 players averaging over 300 yards
  • 1998: 7 players averaging over 290 yards, 2 players averaging over 300 yards

#1 in 2005 is Bubba Watson. He's picked up 13 yards from last year, to average, yes average, 336.4 yards this year. And that's on 78 drives, versus 61 last year.