I'm in my mid 50s, pretty active and in good shape. I just started playing DG at the end of this past August and try to play a round or at least do some field practice at least once a week. I currently throw my mids from 220' to 245' (on a real good throw) but average closer to the 220' range. The average distances I'm hitting with my distance drivers is only marginally better than my mid range drivers but most of the courses I play are wooded with relatively short holes in the 300' range so I don't throw DDs that often.
I've been told by a few other players that I have probably about maxed out my distance due to my age.
I disagree. I think that if I work on and improve my form, practice and maybe begin strength training targeting the appropriate muscles I should be able to make fairly significant gains in my distance. :\
So I guess the questions is are these guys right... have I about maxed out or can I ever hope to hit or exceed 300'?
I hope some of you in the 50+ age group can chime in here and give me a ray of hope. :thmbup: