Golf club distance chart
Typical carry distances for club golfers, and a calculator that estimates your whole bag from how far you hit a 7-iron.
We scale the typical gaps to your 7-iron. Real gaps depend on your clubs' lofts, so check them on the range.
| Club | Typical man | Typical woman | You (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 220 yds | 155 yds | – |
| 3 wood | 200 yds | 140 yds | – |
| 5 wood | 185 yds | 130 yds | – |
| 3 hybrid | 180 yds | 125 yds | – |
| 4 hybrid | 170 yds | 120 yds | – |
| 5 iron | 160 yds | 115 yds | – |
| 6 iron | 150 yds | 107 yds | – |
| 7 iron | 140 yds | 100 yds | – |
| 8 iron | 130 yds | 92 yds | – |
| 9 iron | 120 yds | 85 yds | – |
| Pitching wedge | 110 yds | 75 yds | – |
| Gap wedge | 95 yds | 65 yds | – |
| Sand wedge | 80 yds | 55 yds | – |
| Lob wedge | 60 yds | 40 yds | – |
Approximate carry distances for a mid-handicap club golfer. Your own numbers depend on swing speed, strike, lofts and the conditions.
Questions
How far should I hit each club?
A typical male club golfer carries a 7-iron about 140 yards and a driver about 220; a typical female club golfer about 100 and 155. Good players hit it further, beginners less. What matters most is the gap between your clubs: about 10-12 yards between irons.
Why are my gaps uneven?
Usually because of lofts. Modern game-improvement irons have strong lofts (a 7-iron can be 28° instead of 34°), so the gap between the pitching wedge and sand wedge gets big. A gap wedge (50-52°) fills it. Long irons often fly no further than the next one up, which is why hybrids replace them.
How can I find my real distances?
A launch monitor at a range or fitting gives the best numbers. Otherwise, hit 10 balls with each club on a practice ground or course and use the middle distance, not your best shot.