Aldrich Potgieter approaches PGA Tour driving distance record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Aldrich Potgieter is averaging 330 yards off the tee during the 2026 PGA Tour season, putting him on track to break Rory McIlroy's record of 326.3 yards set in 2023. The 21-year-old South African showcased his power last year with an average of 334.1 yards while winning the Rocket Classic. This season, 120 players are averaging 300 yards per drive, with the Tour average currently at 305.2 yards. Potgieter ranks 64th in the FedEx Cup Standings, the second-best among players 23 or younger.
- •Potgieter led the Tour in 2025 with an average of 325 yards.
- •John Daly averaged 306 yards in 1997 as the first player over 300 yards.
- •The current Tour average for driving distance is 305.2 yards.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Aldrich Potgieter is on pace to break this PGA Tour record
"Aldrich Potgieter is averaging 330 yards off the tee this season, putting him on pace to set a new PGA Tour record.
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