Gauging Golf Course Distances
There are over 9,000 18-hole facilities in the U.S., with an average maximum length of about 6,500 yards. Less than a tenth of one percent tops out in excess of 8,000 yards. For comparison, the average length of a 9-hole course is about 2,900 yards. If the more-than 16,000 U.S. courses in total were straightened out (including the 9-holers), end-to-end from the tips, that would span approximately 260K linear feet, or roughly 50K miles. That’s essentially the equivalent of making two passes around the world.
Short Game.
"*" indicates required fields
How can we help?
NGF Membership Concierge
![](https://www.ngf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/circle-moe-baldwin.png)
"Moe"
Learn From NGF Members
![Ship Sticks Secrets to a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip](https://www.ngf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sB3FHKew-scaled.jpeg)
Whether you’re the head planner of your upcoming buddies golf trip or simply along for the ride, we’ve gathered a few easy ways to keep everyone in your group happy.
Read More...![Golf Course Turf, Soil and Water Quality Diagnostic Testing](https://www.ngf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BVGM_Superintendent_Osprey-Point-Golf-Course-Sprinklers-e1649268975149.jpg)
As humans, we see our primary care physician on a regular basis to proactively evaluate our vital signs. Likewise, a superintendent should perform frequent diagnostic testing on their golf course.
Read More...![Unlocking Distance: Launch Conditions and Angle of Attack](https://www.ngf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-25-at-12.39.10-PM.png)
We’ve long known that higher launch and lower spin is a powerful combination for generating consistently long and straight tee shots. A key factor in optimizing launch conditions, one often overlooked, is ...
Read More...