Final PGA Tour Driving Distance Watch

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pgatour.jpgThe Drive to double last year's number of players over 300 yards in average driving distance came up just short.

Despite plenty of rain, the 2005 season finished with 26 players averaging over 300 yards. That's up one from last week, thanks to Brendan Pappas joining the list at #6 after registering enough drives.

Speaking of eligibility, Jason Gore and Ernie Els each averaged over 300 yards, but failed to hit enough drives to make the list.

Just one more friendly reminder (well, probably not):

  • In 2004, 14 players averaged over 300 yards.
  • 9 players averaged over 300 yards in 2003. 
  • John Daly was the only player averaging over 300 yards for the 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons. 

And one other reminder, keeping in mind the USGA/R&A "line in the sand" year of 2002:

PGA TOUR:

  • 2002: 18 players averaged over 290 yards, 1 player averaged over 300 yards
  • 2005: 86 players averaging over 290 yards,  26 players averaging over 300 yards

Nationwide Tour:

  • 2002: 63 players averaged over 290 yards, 15 players averaged over 300 yards
  • 2005: 95 players averaged over 290 yards, 42 averaged players over 300 yards