Ok, let's get real with Moe's distances off the tee. Moe adittedly was a shorter hitter. He did not drive the nall 300+ yards. He probably avereaged 260 off the tee in his day. Later in life with improved technology he was getting 280 off the tee with a driver. He was concerned with accuracy, not distance.
@auggiedoggy, 260 in his day would have been a long drive, just so you know. Remember, if you check the PGA Tour driving stats for 1980, you'll see that the longest hitter was only averaging 270 or 275. And Nicklaus, for instance, was only hitting it about 268. In other words, 260 with the old equipment would certainly equate to a 300-yard drive today. And, to buttress this point, since he was old and out of shape later in life, it tells you something if he was hitting it 280.
@OutlanderWarrior : Moe's own words. His goal was always accuracy not distance and he was a relatively short hitter. If Jack was averaging 268 then Moe would have been in the 250's. Of course, back then the courses were shorter and the balls were horrible. As far as Moe's increased distances later in lfe - look at the Senior PGA Tour. These guys admit it is technology and that it allows them to drive the ball further than they did on the regular tour when they were young.
I don't stand quite as far away from the ball as Moe but have started to hit it great.
Went to the practice range today. I take two or three half practice swings before I hit with virtually no wrist break(pendulum)...and the idea of transfering weight from my right leg to my left leg. Try it, it works!! Moe's swing thought of a pendulum is absolute brilliance!!!!
310 yard drive?!?! Wow!! Everyone knows Moe's ball striking and uncanny accuracy...but was not known to be a long hitter...but I didn't know he can hit it that long then!!
vijay singh hit balls with moe numerous times and claims that moe was hitting 270 yards out of divots!! As vijay said in a interview" I ain't seen a better ball striker,every thing he said he could do ,He did". I changed my swing to moes about a month ago.I lost about 15 yards on my drive but i still have alot to learn .A much more consistent swing.The ball goes virtually dead staight and the onger the club (4 iron, woods) the easier to hit.I stuggled with the 9 iron but am starting to get it .
If you want to know more about Moe or simply want to read a great golf book then search out A feeling of Greatness. Some of the things Moe did make you smile, laugh, shake your head in disbelief. Best golf book I have read, easily.
Great swing....he's pretty old here tho. Used to look much better and more dynamic. I've heard he was longer than a lot of people seem to think. Whether true or not, he DID only gain most of his recognition as a senior....where he would have not hit it as long.
I watched put on a clinic at the Maple City Pro AM in 1989. The clinic took place on the first hole, a 325 Yard soft DL left, Moe put 4-5 balls on that green with his driver. I was 23 at the time and considered a longer hitting pro, I was 45 yards short of that green during the tournament. It's too bad that there isn't more video on the web about Moe, simply a Legend.
Yah right buddy, 325 with his swing give me a break. I've heard way to many fish stories about this guy. He was straight for sure but long I don't think so.
I agree. No way he hits it 325. He was a great ball striker and hit it awfully straight. He was not known for his distance and 325 yds in 1989 with Persimmon driver was rarely accomplished.
I have heard stories of 300+ yard drives (when he wailed on one) from people who, from what I can tell, have really no reason to be biased. And watch this clip...Oct. 4 1988...Moe is in hiw 60s. Watch @ 2:50. 240 yards out...persimmon (probably 3 wood) and balata...60 years old...
Ok, let's get real with Moe's distances off the tee. Moe adittedly was a shorter hitter. He did not drive the nall 300+ yards. He probably avereaged 260 off the tee in his day. Later in life with improved technology he was getting 280 off the tee with a driver. He was concerned with accuracy, not distance.
auggiedoggy 1 year ago
@auggiedoggy, 260 in his day would have been a long drive, just so you know. Remember, if you check the PGA Tour driving stats for 1980, you'll see that the longest hitter was only averaging 270 or 275. And Nicklaus, for instance, was only hitting it about 268. In other words, 260 with the old equipment would certainly equate to a 300-yard drive today. And, to buttress this point, since he was old and out of shape later in life, it tells you something if he was hitting it 280.
OutlanderWarrior 1 year ago
@OutlanderWarrior : Moe's own words. His goal was always accuracy not distance and he was a relatively short hitter. If Jack was averaging 268 then Moe would have been in the 250's. Of course, back then the courses were shorter and the balls were horrible. As far as Moe's increased distances later in lfe - look at the Senior PGA Tour. These guys admit it is technology and that it allows them to drive the ball further than they did on the regular tour when they were young.
auggiedoggy 1 year ago
lol u didnt play in the 1965 canadian open.. ur asking for critique on ur golf swing on ur channel and it says ur 30 yrs old
LKskateNC 2 years ago 4
I don't stand quite as far away from the ball as Moe but have started to hit it great.
Went to the practice range today. I take two or three half practice swings before I hit with virtually no wrist break(pendulum)...and the idea of transfering weight from my right leg to my left leg. Try it, it works!! Moe's swing thought of a pendulum is absolute brilliance!!!!
pat52007 3 years ago
310 yard drive?!?! Wow!! Everyone knows Moe's ball striking and uncanny accuracy...but was not known to be a long hitter...but I didn't know he can hit it that long then!!
cgasucks 3 years ago
vijay singh hit balls with moe numerous times and claims that moe was hitting 270 yards out of divots!! As vijay said in a interview" I ain't seen a better ball striker,every thing he said he could do ,He did". I changed my swing to moes about a month ago.I lost about 15 yards on my drive but i still have alot to learn .A much more consistent swing.The ball goes virtually dead staight and the onger the club (4 iron, woods) the easier to hit.I stuggled with the 9 iron but am starting to get it .
bigbrova2 3 years ago
If you want to know more about Moe or simply want to read a great golf book then search out A feeling of Greatness. Some of the things Moe did make you smile, laugh, shake your head in disbelief. Best golf book I have read, easily.
Davejoefernandez 3 years ago
Great swing....he's pretty old here tho. Used to look much better and more dynamic. I've heard he was longer than a lot of people seem to think. Whether true or not, he DID only gain most of his recognition as a senior....where he would have not hit it as long.
paulski5 4 years ago
I watched put on a clinic at the Maple City Pro AM in 1989. The clinic took place on the first hole, a 325 Yard soft DL left, Moe put 4-5 balls on that green with his driver. I was 23 at the time and considered a longer hitting pro, I was 45 yards short of that green during the tournament. It's too bad that there isn't more video on the web about Moe, simply a Legend.
sharpefamily 4 years ago
Yah right buddy, 325 with his swing give me a break. I've heard way to many fish stories about this guy. He was straight for sure but long I don't think so.
KimJongILLTurrble 3 years ago
I agree. No way he hits it 325. He was a great ball striker and hit it awfully straight. He was not known for his distance and 325 yds in 1989 with Persimmon driver was rarely accomplished.
timlin0607 3 years ago
I have heard stories of 300+ yard drives (when he wailed on one) from people who, from what I can tell, have really no reason to be biased. And watch this clip...Oct. 4 1988...Moe is in hiw 60s. Watch @ 2:50. 240 yards out...persimmon (probably 3 wood) and balata...60 years old...
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paulski5 3 years ago
When I was younger I had a persimmon driver and hit it consistently 300 yards and
longer when I had very good rythmn. So it is not out of the question he hit it 325 depending on conditions.
pat52007 3 years ago
@pat52007 Another 28 handicapper relaying his wet dream online
r1ch1etheman 1 year ago
moe is the original loopy fruit golf nutter, peace and love moe, hope the courses are good up above!
robsbobsy 4 years ago
He probably broke all the course records up there by now!
cgasucks 3 years ago