Thomas Pieters is one of the biggest bombers on the European Tour. But even by his standards, this tee shot on the 7th hole at St Andrews during play of the Dunhill Links Championship was insanely long.
Of course, playing at a true links course like St Andrews, in weather that requires winter gear, means the fairways are probably about as soft as concrete.
A good indication of the St Andrews weather today. Brandon Stone well wrapped up for his round on the #OldCourse @dunhilllinks. pic.twitter.com/YDjRyzk5Cg
— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) October 7, 2016
The dead giveaway is when the announcer says, “he doesn’t have to kill it” (to reach a 407 yard green!?). So clearly Pieters was aided by some serious roll. Like about 100 yards of it.
Huge. @Thomas_Pieters just drove the 407 yard 7th hole.
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 6, 2016
For the season, Pieters averaged 301 yards off the tee.
The swing of @Thomas_Pieters in slow motion.#DunhillLinks https://t.co/W3rkxDBuEX
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 6, 2016
