What is Tiger Woods ball speed?
118 miles per hour
Is 150 mph ball speed good?
Hands down, the most important is Ball Speed. The optimum number is a 1:1.5 ratio between clubhead speed and ball speed. This number is referred to as the Smash Factor. In other words, at 100 mph of clubhead speed, a solid blow will send the ball at 150 mph off the face of a legal driver.
Can a golf ball kill you?
Golf Balls are surprisingly compressible. They will not transfer all of their energy instantly. Therefore, the threat of dying from a golf ball is very low. People are struck by golf balls every day and freak deaths are as rare as they are statistically improbable.
What is the most common injury in golf?
Although golf is a low-impact sport, it’s associated with several injuries. Many golfing-related injuries are a result of poor mechanics or overuse. The most commonly injured area is the lower back. Other injured areas can include the elbow, wrist and hand, and shoulder.
Are you liable if you hit someone with a golf ball?
First, if a golfer deliberately hits someone with a golf ball, the golfer can be held liable. In yet another exception to the rule, a California appellate court decided that a golfer who inadvertently hit someone with his club could be held liable for negligence.
Is a golfer liable for hitting a house?
Some courts believe that the golfer is always responsible for any damage he/she causes to personal property while golfing. You break a window, you pay for it. In these cases, both the golfer and the homeowner may escape liability, even if the courses posted rules stating they are not liable for damages.
Does insurance cover golf ball damage?
You also have to catch the golfer! There is clear California case law on these points of law. If the golf course will not take responsibility for the damages then you will likely need to put in a claim with your physical damages portion of your insurance policy. Comprehensive coverage will normally cover damage.
Who is liable when a golf ball breaks a window?
A: Living on a golf course means living with golf balls. While the golfer who broke your window should own up and take responsibility, she is not legally responsible for the damage if she was otherwise playing normally.
How do I protect my house from golf balls?
Plexiglass is kind of a do-it-yourself solution some golf course homeowners have decided best for them. With the Plexiglas, you can put sheets over your windows or doors. You can screw the plexiglass to the existing window frame to make it a complete solution that should block a golf ball from entering the home.
Is golf ball hunting illegal?
There’s no simple answer, but the short answer is “no”, it is not illegal to hunt for golf balls, as long as you respect the owner of the course and don’t bother anyone while doing it.
Is it possible to hit out of Topgolf?
(Although we should tell you that hitting it outside or over the nets at a Topgolf is actually a safety rules violation, so please play by the rules, folks.)
What do lost golf balls pay?
When recovered and cleaned up, these used balls sell for as little as six cents wholesale and up to $1 or more retail. It’s a $200 million industry, and a golf ball diver can make $100,000 per year, according to Golf.com.
How far can a golf ball be driven?
The total distance of a golf ball shall not be greater than 317 yards, with a tolerance of 3 yards. So, basically, the maximum distance a golf ball can go is 320 yards.
How far can the average golfer hit a driver?
Here’s an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.
What is the farthest hitting golf ball?
Analyzing the individual ball statistics we can see that the Titleist Pro V1x averaged the farthest distance as well at 266.7 yards. Meanwhile, the Callaway Chrome Soft X averaged the shortest distance at only 259.3 yards.
Why are MG golf balls illegal?
The USGA had to make these illegal because they have a very aerodynamic dimple design that helps the ball travel a long way. They have low spin off the tee and will dramatically increase the length of your drives. This kind of ball also helps make a difference for the slower swing speed players.