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Pastimes : Golf! A thread for the hopelessly addicted!
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To: Bill who wrote (43572)4/2/2025 12:18:21 PM
From: Bob  Read Replies (1) of 43974
 
I asked AI and it came back it might even have been a 6 iron!

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In 1952, a professional golfer would likely have used a 6-iron or a slightly longer club to hit a ball 155 yards, as those clubs were designed for similar distances.

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  • Club Selection in the 1950s:
    While modern golf clubs have a wider range of lofts and distances, in the 1950s, club selection was more straightforward. A 6-iron was a common club for hitting distances around 150-160 yards.



  • Average Distances:
    The average distances for different clubs in the 1950s were roughly:
    • Driver: Around 220-240 yards
    • 3-wood: Around 200-220 yards
    • 7-iron: Around 180 yards
    • Pitching Wedge: Around 135 yards

    EDIT: 7 iron 180 makes no sense, probably 3 iron
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