What is your average driving distance in APCD?

Ian Wells · Post by **Ian Wells** » May 25th, 2024, 11:00 am

I am considering adding some additional tees to Gozzer Ranch, but before making that decision I would like to know what the average driving distance is?
Ian

pmgolf · Post by **pmgolf** » May 25th, 2024, 12:51 pm

My average is actually 250 to 270, and the distance is a bit self-imposed. With RTS, if I use any mouse-acceleration, the mouse movement is too sensitive to make the back and forth movement smoothly, but if I don't use any mouse acceleration I can't get the swing speed fast enough to get the full distance. I wind up using about 95% power, pausing at the top of the swing just like with a real golf swing. I prefer using Links as a golf simulation, with shooting below par as the goal. To me, that's the beauty of Links 2003 - it can be used in so many different ways.

[And Ian - go ahead and add different tees. A longer tee on one hole can be off-set by a shorter tee on another. You don't necessarily have to use all the new tees - it's just available to add more variety. Crooked Creek is a terrific example of longer tees.}

Pete

GoBucks · Post by **GoBucks** » May 25th, 2024, 3:32 pm

pmgolf wrote: ↑May 25th, 2024, 12:51 pm
[And Ian - go ahead and add different tees.

Pete

Agree with Pete on tees.

Pro clicker. Distance is based on stats from Pete's league.

Dave

Kunkleman · Post by **Kunkleman** » May 26th, 2024, 1:32 pm

My philosophy in Links has always been that if I wanted to shoot 90, I'd go to a real course. I want to see what it feels like to be a professional and shoot in the 60's. As far as your design goes, it's fine with whatever suits your eye. Players can choose what they want to play. Your courses have always been great and I thank you for that.

GoBucks · Post by **GoBucks** » May 26th, 2024, 1:44 pm

Kunkleman wrote: ↑May 26th, 2024, 1:32 pm My philosophy in Links has always been that if I wanted to shoot 90, I'd go to a real course. I want to see what it feels like to be a professional and shoot in the 60's.

Totally agree!

Adelade · Post by **Adelade** » May 26th, 2024, 5:02 pm

Kunkleman wrote: ↑May 26th, 2024, 1:32 pmto see what it feels like to be a professional and shoot in the 60's.

Fun fact - currently, all but four players on the PGA tour are sitting at a scoring average in the 70s

Captain Nemo · Post by **Captain Nemo** » May 26th, 2024, 7:48 pm

I have several versions of myself that I play, but I couldn't find where driving distance data is presented?
Thanks, Dave

pmgolf · Post by **pmgolf** » May 26th, 2024, 9:39 pm

Captain Nemo wrote: ↑May 26th, 2024, 7:48 pm I have several versions of myself that I play, but I couldn't find where driving distance data is presented?
Thanks, Dave

It's in the statistics that are generated when you save your recorded round. If you don't save your rounds, then it is either in the "course stats" or the "player stats" ("Options" on game's opening window, then choose one).

Pete

bostonlefty · Post by **bostonlefty** » May 27th, 2024, 5:07 pm

I play all 3 swing styles in equal amount of rounds:
Classic= 287 RTS= 278 Power=265

Ian Wells · Post by **Ian Wells** » May 28th, 2024, 7:01 am

Thank you to all.
I will be adding some additional tees to Gozzer Ranch and lake Club and using the "Ladies" tees..
If there are any ladies who would like a copy of the course with the real ladies tees, please let me know.
Thanks
Ian

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