have an average of 260 yards . . … Long hitter disappeared in 女 Golf
have an average of 260 yards . . … Long hitter disappeared in 女 Golf
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The most noticeable change in the LPGA tour is the average flying distance. Anne Bhandam of the Netherlands opened the era of 290 yards on average in 2021, and Natakrita Wongtawirab of Thailand became the second player to surpass the average 290 yards on average this year with 290.61 yards.
Of course, it is not "long hit = winning," but hitting long balls has become a necessity in the LPGA tour, which is getting longer and more competitive. The average is 260 yards. Nelly Korda (U.S.), who conquered the LPGA tour this year, had frequent injuries but ranked 20th with an average of 269.79 yards and 40th in the fairway settlement rate. This is the driving force behind her seven wins this year. Choi Hye-jin has recorded an average of over 260 yards in this year's LPGA tour. And the lowest ranking in the distance this year was Aditi Ashok (India), who recorded an average of 238.70 yards.
What is the situation of Korean golfers in the LPGA tour, where the number of long hitters is increasing? First of all, Kim A-rim ranks ninth with 274.18 yards, and Yoo Hae-ran ranks 36th with 264.96 yards. Im Jin-hee, who also ranks second for the Rookie of the Year, also ranks 68th with an average of 260.88 yards. Korean players are gradually disappearing from the top of the list of long hitters. Strangely, the number of wins has remained in the single digits for five consecutive years since 2020. It will only have four wins, five wins, and three wins from 2022.
Long-range shots are not just a "driver shot distance." They have more influence on iron shots. When there are 140 meters left, a slugger typically holds a No. 5 and No. 6 iron, but a long-range shot can hit a No. 8 iron. It is a basic rule to have more chances for birdies by banking on more spin with higher ballistics.
Players who have averaged 260 yards or more have disappeared from the KLPGA tour this year. The 260 yards mark represents the pride of the longest career hitter who has continued throughout the career of Park Sung-hyun, Kim A-rim, Yoon In-na, and Bang Shin-sil. However, Bang Shin-sil, ranking first this year, recorded 256.23 yards and Yoon In-na 254.98 yards. Nine players including Park Ji-young, ranking ninth in the driving distance (250 yards), formed the "250-yard club." The average driving distance of the tour has also remained at 235 to 237 yards for the sixth year since 2018. If the average driving distance of Bang Shin-sil is substituted for the LPGA tour, it only ranks 84th.
The competitiveness of the KLPGA tour, which used to boast the strongest women's golf players like "Fountain of Fire," can be seen from afar. Why would the KLPGA tour not wake up to its instinct to hit long balls? First of all, people think that they don't have to hit 260 yards. The atmosphere seems to be that both course setting and tour environment require a precise 230 yards.
"Korean golf competitions also need to increase the length of the field to benefit long-distance players and set the course more difficultly," said an official who hosts a major golf competition. "Now, I aim for the green with a short iron even if I hit 230 yards. It is completely out of line with international trends, and the players have special physical training, so I do not feel the need to increase the distance further," he pointed out. "In Korea, you can earn nearly 1 billion won from sponsorship expenses and prize money even if you rank top 20 in the prize money rankings. For this reason, the number of players who engage in physical training to increase the distance has decreased significantly," another official said. "I was surprised to see many players who think that they don't have to suffer from going to the LPGA Tour even though Korea is comfortable and has a good income." 카지노사이트