How far does an average golfer hit the tee shot?

When I was a golf ball tech with Bridgestone Golf in the late 2000s we introduced a new part of our website called the Boom Club. Players who had participated in the Bridgestone Challenge by goi…

Top stories for Long   How far does an average golfer hit the tee shot? Jeff Markgraf, 22 yrs in golf as equipment tech and club builder • Answered February 22, 2020 When I was a golf ball tech with Bridgestone Golf in the late 2000s we introduced a new part of our website called the Boom Club. Players who had participated in the Bridge... Read more » 17 4   What happens if you drink alcohol every day for 2 years? Mariana Lavuskas, University Lecturer • Answered May 26 Two years of daily alcohol consumption does something that those inside it rarely understand, as the transformation comes so slowly that it feels more like a change in one'... Read more » 107 10   What organ exactly dies last in a human body? Marylyn Dranos, Worked at Many Hospitals • Answered January 23 I was a hospice volunteer for three years, and my dad was going through his final stages when I first wanted to know so desperately what was really going on in his body wit... Read more » 4.5K 239   Why did automobile manufacturers go to a push button start vs keyed ignition? David Sherman, Automotive Engineer (2003-present) • Answered June 20, 2018 I worked on a project for my clients back in 2003 when they adopted their first system. Data came back from customers visiting the dealership that sometimes their car would ... Read more » 2.8K 260   Why do pilots sometimes offset their course by a couple of miles during flights, especially over long distances like to Hawaii? George Smith, former Retired, living in Kona, HI, and on-board Odyssey at Private pilot 50 + y... • Answered August 18, 2025 When flying in Hawaii, over 40+years as a small plane private pilot I ALWAYS offset my flight path by a couple of miles. Why? The charted routes are called 'Victor airways',... Read more » 2.2K 74   Why do Mac computers last longer than PCs? Jon Dron, Full Professor at Athabasca University (2007-present) • Answered February 22 I have used both Macs and Windows/DOS/Linux/BSD PCs for around 40 years now, periodically shifting back and forth between them for my main machine but always having at leas... Read more » 465 79   Which Ivy League university is the easiest to get into? Frater Gymnos, Gay, Christian, INFP writer of erotic and spiritual tales • Answered May 8, 2018 Although there are many metrics by which this questions could be answered, (the ratio of number of applicants to the number of acceptances, for example), one of the things ... Read more » 55 13   Who was the most boring rock star? David Filipov, Songwriter, musician, one-time DJ. Not a singer. • Updated April 2 I was the music director of a popular college rock station in the early 1980s, and as such, had the opportunity to interview or sit in on interviews with a lot of touring a... Read more » 1.1K 149   Why do veterans believe President Obama treated the Armed Forces, and by extension them, poorly and with disrespect? Jim Lasswell, former Marine Corps • Answered May 5 Video of Obama striding toward the chopper. The Marine Corporal salutes. Obama doesn’t return it, just climbs the steps. Some people believe the clip ends there; it doesn’t... Read more » 7.1K 189   Why are colonoscopies performed using general anesthesia, which is known to cause cognitive decline in a significant number of patients over age 60? How can I get a much needed colonoscopy without endangering my already challenged older brain? Faizah Zuberi, MD Anesthesia • Answered May 15, 2023 I’m an anesthesiologist and have been providing anesthesia for endoscopies and colonoscopy for over 20 years. General anesthesia, as for painful procedures, like for exampl... Read more » 7.3K 719   Why is "lag" so important for hitting long drives in golf, and how can I practice it effectively? HalftimeLedger, Sports analysis and commentary • Answered May 17 The secret to a professional's 300-yard drive isn't swinging harder. It uses the exact same physics a medieval trebuchet relies on to launch boulders over castle walls. In g... Read more » 13 1   Which alcohol type is least harmful (wine, whiskey, beer, vodka, etc.)? Robert Wade Bess, It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere • Answered May 20 For me? Bottom Shelf Scotch The reason being that if Cutty Sark is all that's in the cupboard, I'm more likely to opt for tap water. …neat.... Read more » 185 31 Read more in your feed

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