What Would Happen?
A few days ago we brought up something that we thought was sure to spark some debate (A fictitious story about a “PGA Long Drive Event” on Sept. 1st), but to our dismay, the debate did not rage on. It didn’t do much of anything actually! Now, I’m not going to say I’m disappointed in all of you, but…I’m disappointed in all of you! Ok just joking, but nevertheless, it turns out that after some research, the debate does rage on…all over the internet…as to just what WOULD happen if the big-hitters of the PGA competed against the biggest hitters of the RE/MAX Long Drive Championships.
Tiger and Daly vs. RE-MAX Guys
Based on my assertations, it seems that there is a pretty gigantic divide between two very adamant camps:
- One side believes that no matter what, Tiger, Daly and all of the other long-hitters on the PGA Tour, could never compete with the long-drivers that actually do it for a living, namely those in and around the RE/MAX Long Drive Championships.
- On the other side of the fence, sit those that believe that with the amazing arsenal of golf skills at Tiger’s disposal, if given awhile to train and prepare for a Long Drive event, he would not only compete, but give them a serious run for their money.
And so it goes, and so it will continue to go, I am sure all over golf forums, blogs, and random websites the world around.
We Have No Doubt
My two cents, is that Tiger, Daly and the other big boys of the PGA Tour could absolutely compete, maybe not win, but compete in the RE/MAX Long Drive contest. If given adequate time, equipment and yes, even instruction in the “art” of the Long Drive, I have no doubt that those capable of actually dominating in all aspects of the game (not just driving, not just power) could figure out a way to successfully fine-tune their swings, swing speed, trajectory and carry that would enable them to not only hit the grid, but challenge those that stick primarily to just one aspect of this fine game of golf.
‘Most Watched Event of the Season’
The point is, it is and probably always will be impossible to really tell. 99.99999% of PGA Pros have never trained for an event like a Long Drive Contest. To be honest, most of them probably only swing at 100% of their speed and potential on rare practice matches or goof off sessions with friends on the range. PGA Pros train for score, Long Drivers train for distance. The point behind this is, we NEED to see this event happen! We need to get some of the big-hitters on the PGA Tour to train and at least try this, even if it is only once. If they get beat, they get beat, but at least all of US will finally know. And in the end at least they would not be so dependent on Tiger to produce their ratings. I truly feel even if Daly or Bubba went up against the RE-MAX crew it would be the ‘Most Watched Golf Event of the Season’. What do you think?
WHo cares is an Idiot
13 years ago
Did you read any of the above comments and did you do any research on any of this? Look some of the guys are big but not all, including the best (Jaime Sadlowski). Bubba Watson is one of the longest drivers of the golf ball on tour and Jaime smoked him with a regular driver. Hell I saw one thing on the golf channel where Sadlowski even hit one left handed (Sadlowski is a righty) with Bubba’s own pink shafted driver and it went 300 yards. Now I am definitely not saying that they could play on tour or anything rediculous like that but I do not honestly think that anyone on tour could compete with the best of the long drive guys. Btw yes the drivers have longer shafts which add distance but also makes it harder to flush a ball as well as hit it straight. One other note on the drivers, they have reduced smash factors which has to do with how then the wall of the club is and how fast the ball comes off. The reduction of the smash factor cuts distance. If they put regular club heads on the long shafts then the LD guys would only be able to hit it about 10-15 times before the driver breaks or goes dead. I have played golf for a long time and am from the south where the air is thick and I am still extremely long off the tee’s but I know I am not as good as them just like I can’t score like PGA guys even though I am pretty good.