US Kids regionals/world - Boys

[golfrl]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know how long the boys 10 are hitting off the tees at major tournaments? They are obviously long hitters but last year world’s was exceptional. Wondering if anyone here observed the top players.

[yellowlover519]

At 10, I would say 200-210 total and you are on the longer side. There will be a couple of exceptions that can poke it 220-230, but they may be the size of a 12-year old.

[Pinewood Golfer]

At 10, I would say 200-210 total and you are on the longer side. There will be a couple of exceptions that can poke it 220-230, but they may be the size of a 12-year old.

 

That’s pretty fair. Although the longer boys are 240-250

[leezer99]

D****m was hitting 250 last year.

[yellowlover519]

Dunham was hitting 250 last year.

 

This is like saying CWebb could dunk in 6th grade.

[golfrl]

He is an exception. I knew he was hitting longer but 250 really? Good for him.

[iteachgolf]

Dunham is an exception. I knew he was hitting longer but 250 really? Good for him.

 

I’d say 250 is about right.

[darter79]

250 at 10. I would get him tested. holy hell.

[iteachgolf]

250 at 10. I would get him tested. holy hell.

 

5 time US Kids World Champ and 2018 IMG World Champ. He’s not the normal 11 year old. Hasn’t been winning as much in the recent 10-12 events in FL

[yellowlover519]

250 at 10. I would get him tested. holy hell.

 

5 time US Kids World Champ and 2018 IMG World Champ. He’s not the normal 11 year old. Hasn’t been winning as much in the recent 10-12 events in FL

 

5’6 and 150 sound right?

[Pinewood Golfer]

Dunham was hitting 250 last year.

 

Dunham was hitting it closer to 270. That’s why I said 240-250 for the longer ones.

 

My kid is much smaller than average but hit it about average length. Around 200–which was plenty long to score (but not to win).

[leezer99]

250 at 10. I would get him tested. holy hell.

 

5 time US Kids World Champ and 2018 IMG World Champ. He's not the normal 11 year old. Hasn't been winning as much in the recent 10-12 events in FL

 

5'6 and 150 sound right?

 

Not sure what your question is.

[yellowlover519]

250 at 10. I would get him tested. holy hell.

 

5 time US Kids World Champ and 2018 IMG World Champ. He's not the normal 11 year old. Hasn't been winning as much in the recent 10-12 events in FL

 

5'6 and 150 sound right?

 

Not sure what your question is.

 

He’s an anomaly. He’s 5’6” and weighs 150.

(this is how he is listed on the Florida tour). A big ten year old is like 5’1” and 100 pounds. And that would be 90th+ percentile. For people that don’t know him at all you can’t just say a 10-year old hits it 250. 270 measured would be truly impressive and newsworthy. That’s why I said it’s like saying Chris Webber was dunking in 6/7th grade but he was like 6’4”.

[yellowlover519]

Dunham was hitting 250 last year.

 

Dunham was hitting it closer to 270. That’s why I said 240-250 for the longer ones.

 

My kid is much smaller than average but hit it about average length. Around 200–which was plenty long to score (but not to win).

 

No - I think there’s a huge drop off between Dunham and number 2. Not just 10 yards. More like 20+ yards. And 270 at sea level would be out of control, even at his size at that age.

 

My son is in an age group below, but I know one of the kids (well) that’s been competing with him for years and always finished in the top 3-5 at worlds with Dunham. He is and always considered one of the longest in his age group - but like 220-230 long at age 10. And he was like 5’ tall and 95-100 pounds.

[leezer99]

 

He's an anomaly. He's 5'6" and weighs 150.

(this is how he is listed on the Florida tour). A big ten year old is like 5'1" and 100 pounds. And that would be 90th+ percentile. For people that don't know him at all you can't just say a 10-year old hits it 250. 270 measured would be truly impressive and newsworthy. That's why I said it's like saying Chris Webber was dunking in 6/7th grade but he was like 6'4".

 

Maybe a question that could be its own topic but are boys that hit puberty early at an advantage in the long term?

[kekoa]

At 10, I would say 200-210 total and you are on the longer side. There will be a couple of exceptions that can poke it 220-230, but they may be the size of a 12-year old.

 

Id agree with this. We play with a few very good 10 yr old and find the above yardages to be accurate.

[golfrl]

All,

 

Let’s not forget we are still talking about 10-11 yr. old and is talented.

 

If possible, please remove references to last name.

[leezer99]

All,

 

Let’s not forget we are still talking about 10-11 yr. old and is talented.

 

If possible, please remove references to last name.

 

It's not just that he's talented, he works hard at golf and is a multi sport athlete. Lots of talented kids out there but not many that have the resources and put in the time he does.

[Pinewood Golfer]

Dunham was hitting 250 last year.

 

Dunham was hitting it closer to 270. That’s why I said 240-250 for the longer ones.

 

My kid is much smaller than average but hit it about average length. Around 200–which was plenty long to score (but not to win).

 

No - I think there’s a huge drop off between Dunham and number 2. Not just 10 yards. More like 20+ yards. And 270 at sea level would be out of control, even at his size at that age.

 

My son is in an age group below, but I know one of the kids (well) that’s been competing with him for years and always finished in the top 3-5 at worlds with Dunham. He is and always considered one of the longest in his age group - but like 220-230 long at age 10. And he was like 5’ tall and 95-100 pounds.

 

Pretty sure I said he’s 20-30 longer than the long ones. And I’m pretty sure I know the other kid you’re referencing and we’ve played with him too. He’s 40ish yards longer than my son who is “average” for his age

[Golfingdawg19]

Dunham is also home schooled. He practices during the morning and early afternoon and does his school work in the evenings.

[darter79]

Dunham is also home schooled. He practices during the morning and early afternoon and does his school work in the evenings.

 

I'll never understand homeschooling kids over sports. I would hope it's not just about golf.

[Pinewood Golfer]

Dunham is also home schooled. He practices during the morning and early afternoon and does his school work in the evenings.

 

I'll never understand homeschooling kids over sports. I would hope it's not just about golf.

 

In 90% of cases, it IS about the sports. And it’s really to the detriment of a person’s well being overall. But, to each their own.

[Frank_Dux]

Dunham is also home schooled. He practices during the morning and early afternoon and does his school work in the evenings.

 

I'll never understand homeschooling kids over sports. I would hope it's not just about golf.

 

In 90% of cases, it IS about the sports. And it's really to the detriment of a person's well being overall. But, to each their own.

 

Agree...but I don't agree on the 10yr old hitting it 270. I think 290 is more accurate. Just like the golfers in the adult forums...everyone's hitting it over 320 =)