So, I’ve been digging into Lexi Thompson’s game lately, specifically her driving average. You know, she’s a beast off the tee, and I wanted to see just how much of a beast. I mean, we hear about these LPGA players hitting it long, but I needed the numbers.
First thing I did was to start tracking her driving stats during tournaments. I started to watch her play on TV and online streams, trying to get a good feel for how far she’s actually hitting it. Turns out, it’s pretty darn far.
Then, I hit the web, looked up some of her official stats. Turns out, she’s been averaging around 275 yards off the tee for the past few seasons. That’s insane, right? I mean, your average male golfer is only hitting it around 225, and your average amateur ladies are sitting at about 178 yards. Lexi is way past that.
- She’s been in the top-10 for driving distance on the LPGA Tour every year since 2012. Every. Single. Year.
- Her average has always been over 270 yards during that time. Consistency is key, folks.
Here’s what I found that really blew my mind:
But it’s not just about the raw numbers. I wanted to see how her driving distance actually impacts her game. So I started to pay closer attention to her during tournaments, especially on par 4s and 5s.
Man, she really takes advantage of that length. I watched her in a recent tournament, and she was consistently reaching par 5s in two, giving her eagle putts. And on par 4s, she’s often left with just a short iron or wedge into the green. That’s a huge advantage.
I also noticed her ball speed. During this one tournament, it was hovering around 155 mph. For comparison, the average tour speed on the PGA Tour is a bit more, but still, she’s generating some serious speed.
Doing this little deep dive into Lexi’s driving average has been eye-opening. It really shows how important distance is in the modern game, even on the LPGA Tour. And it’s clear that Lexi’s power off the tee is a major weapon for her. No wonder she’s won 11 LPGA Tour titles. I heard she started to play golf when she was really young, and even qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open at age 12. Amazing, right? And people are saying she’s worth about $3 million now. That’s some serious cash.
Honestly, it makes me want to get out to the range and try to bomb it like Lexi, although I know I’ll never get close to her numbers. But hey, a guy can dream, right?
