July 31, 2006

PGA Tour Driving Distance Watch, Week 30

July 31, 2006/ Geoff Shackelford

The PGA Tour driving distance average jumped to 289.1 yards following the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, up from 288.7 yards after the British and B.C. Opens.

There are currently 16 players averaging over 300 yards for the season. A feat managed by 26 players in 2005.

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.