European Stars Top the Charts in Driving Distances
As the 2023 Ryder Cup kicks off this weekend, European rookie Ludvig Aberg is dominating the field with the longest average tee shot. The 23-year-old Swede boasts an impressive 327-yard average, putting him ahead of renowned golfer Rory McIlroy.
Europe Takes the Lead in Driving Distances
Team Europe, led by Captain Luke Donald, enters the competition with a significant advantage in terms of driving distances. In addition to Aberg and McIlroy, Danish player Nicolai Hojgaard and Spanish golfer Jon Rahm come in with distances of 316 and 314 yards respectively. All four European players surpass the leading American golfer in this category, according to statistics from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.
US Golfers Trailing in Driving Distances
Wyndham Clark is the top American driver with an average distance of 313 yards. The 29-year-old US Open champion holds a two-yard lead over his compatriots Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler, currently ranked World No1. However, overall, Europe has the upper hand, with 10 out of their 12-man team hitting drives of over 300 yards. Only Sepp Straka and Justin Rose fail to reach that mark. On the US side, 10 players also exceed the 300-yard mark, with Colin Morikawa and Brian Harman being the exceptions.
Europe's Driving Power Key to Success
With their top players showcasing greater driving power, Europe aims to exploit this advantage during the weekend matches in Rome. Aberg, McIlroy, Hojgaard, and Rahm will be pivotal in helping Team Europe regain the Ryder Cup title they lost to the Americans in 2021.
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