Golf Channel · Aug 31, 2015
Kings of Distance: 2015 Barclays
Each week on GolfChannel.com, we’ll take a detailed look at the players who pounded the farthest and fastest drives on the PGA Tour. Here are the five most important distance-related stats from the 2015 Barclays.
Longest drive: Daniel Berger, 390 yards
While Berger missed the cut, he led this category for the first time since the Wells Fargo Championship.
Recent leaders: Paul Casey and Steve Wheatcroft, 359 yards (Wyndham Championship); Bubba Watson, 402 yards (PGA Championship)
Driving distance: Bubba Watson, 331.5 yards
Watson used an aggressive approach off the tee to finish third at the first playoff event. It marks the fifth time this season he's led this category.