Golf Club Distance Chart & Calculator
This golf club distance chart shows how far average golfers hit every club, from driver to lob wedge, for men and women at every handicap, alongside tour pros. Know how far you hit one club? Enter it in the calculator and it estimates your distance with every other club, using the real gapping of golfers who hit that club as far as you do.
Golf club distance chart for men
Average total distance in yards, roll included, from Shot Scope's on-course data:
| Club | Scratch | 15 hcp | 20 hcp | 25 hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 285 | 236 | 225 | 204 |
| 3-wood | 256 | 212 | 196 | 179 |
| 5-wood | 232 | 190 | 179 | 167 |
| 3-hybrid | 219 | 195 | – | 161 |
| 4-hybrid | 209 | 188 | – | 149 |
| 5-hybrid | 193 | 175 | – | 140 |
| 4-iron | 223 | 186 | 169 | 151 |
| 5-iron | 200 | 169 | 162 | 143 |
| 6-iron | 185 | 162 | 151 | 137 |
| 7-iron | 178 | 154 | 146 | 132 |
| 8-iron | 166 | 146 | 138 | 122 |
| 9-iron | 155 | 136 | 129 | 108 |
| Pitching wedge | 141 | 121 | 108 | – |
| Gap wedge | 126 | 104 | 94 | – |
| Sand wedge | 105 | 84 | 85 | – |
| Lob wedge | 86 | 75 | 78 | – |
Golf club distance chart for women
The same data for women golfers:
| Club | Scratch | 15 hcp | 20 hcp | 25 hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 237 | 185 | 174 | 167 |
| 3-wood | 210 | 157 | 147 | 138 |
| 5-wood | 206 | 146 | 143 | 133 |
| 4-hybrid | 199 | 142 | 131 | 129 |
| 5-hybrid | 175 | 133 | 127 | 124 |
| 5-iron | 176 | 140 | 124 | 120 |
| 6-iron | 167 | 129 | 118 | 114 |
| 7-iron | 156 | 119 | 107 | 103 |
| 8-iron | 149 | 110 | 98 | 94 |
| 9-iron | 138 | 95 | 85 | 86 |
| Pitching wedge | 129 | 76 | 69 | 66 |
| Gap wedge | 103 | 64 | 62 | 56 |
| Sand wedge | 94 | 46 | 41 | 41 |
A dash means Shot Scope publishes no figure for that club and handicap. Not sure where you fit between the columns? See what the average golf handicap really means.
How far tour pros hit each club
TrackMan's tour averages are carry distances, the ball's flight before it lands:
| Club | PGA Tour | LPGA Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 282 | 223 |
| 3-wood | 249 | 200 |
| 5-wood | 236 | 189 |
| Hybrid | 231 | 178 |
| 3-iron | 218 | – |
| 4-iron | 209 | 175 |
| 5-iron | 199 | 166 |
| 6-iron | 188 | 155 |
| 7-iron | 176 | 143 |
| 8-iron | 164 | 133 |
| 9-iron | 152 | 123 |
| Pitching wedge | 142 | 111 |
Wedge distances
Wedges are where on-course averages mislead. They're measured in real rounds, where most wedge shots are partial swings, so a 15-handicap man's average sand wedge of 84 yards is shorter than his full swing. For wedges, measure your own full, three-quarter and half swing with each one: those three numbers per wedge cover most of the shots inside 120 yards, and they're the start of a personal yardage chart you can trust. Lofts vary more than the names suggest, so check what degree your pitching wedge is before comparing it with anyone else's.
Gapping: the distance between your clubs
Tour players' irons are about 12 yards apart. Amateurs' gaps are smaller, around 8 to 10 yards for a 15-handicap man, and they shrink further in the long irons at slower swing speeds: a 4-iron that goes barely farther than a 5-iron is the usual sign a hybrid would serve you better. The calculator shows the gap between each club and the next; closing the gaps in your bag walks through fixing them.
Know your swing speed rather than your distances? The golf swing speed chart turns it into a carry distance for every club.
Frequently asked questions
How far should I hit each golf club?
It depends on your swing speed more than anything else. The average 15-handicap man hits a driver 236 yards, a 7-iron 154 and a pitching wedge 121, roll included, according to Shot Scope's on-course data. Enter the one club you know in the calculator above to estimate the rest of your bag.
How far does the average golfer hit a 7-iron?
Shot Scope's averages put a 15-handicap man at 154 yards and a 20-handicap man at 146, with women at 119 and 107 for the same handicaps. A scratch man averages 178. Tour players carry it 176 yards on the PGA Tour and 143 on the LPGA Tour, according to TrackMan. More in 7-iron distance averages explained.
How far does the average golfer hit a driver?
About 236 yards for a 15-handicap man and 225 for a 20-handicap, roll included, on Shot Scope's data; 185 and 174 for women at the same handicaps. PGA Tour players average a 282-yard carry and LPGA Tour players 223. See where your driving distance stands.
Is a 248-yard drive good?
Yes. It's longer than the average 15-handicap man (236 yards) and well past the average 20-handicap (225). Scratch golfers average about 285, so there's room to grow, but a 248-yard drive is above average for an amateur.
What is the difference between carry and total distance?
Carry is how far the ball flies in the air; total distance adds the roll after it lands. Launch monitor and tour figures are usually carry, on-course averages are usually total. Use carry for shots that have to clear water or bunkers, or stop on a green.
How many yards should there be between golf clubs?
On tour, about 12 yards between irons: TrackMan's averages go 176, 164 and 152 for the 7-, 8- and 9-iron. Amateurs' gaps are smaller, about 8 to 10 yards for a 15-handicap man, and they shrink in the long irons at slower swing speeds, which is why hybrids help.
How far should a beginner hit each club?
Most beginners sit at or below the 25-handicap averages: around 200 yards with a driver and 130 with a 7-iron for men, about 165 and 100 for women. Those are a starting point; tracking your own distances for a few rounds tells you far more.
Is there a golf club distance chart by age?
Not one built on solid data. Age affects distance through swing speed, so a senior with a fast swing hits it as far as anyone. Charts by age you'll find online are mostly estimates; entering your own 7-iron in the calculator gives a better picture of your bag.
Your club distance calculator
Enter one club, get the whole bag · men and women · yards or metres
This golf club distance chart from Moor Golf uses Shot Scope's on-course performance averages for amateurs (total distance, as published by MyGolfSpy and Golf Monthly) and TrackMan's tour averages from the 2023 season (carry). Your own distances depend on your swing speed, strike, ball and conditions; the estimate is a starting point, not a fitting.
Moor Golf accepts no responsibility for decisions made with this tool.