Average Golf Club Distance from Tell Me More Golf Instructors Giving You Club Advice

Average Golf Club Distance (For All Demographics)

Average Golf Club Distance from Tell Me More Golf Instructors Giving You Club Advice

Distance is one of the most commonly talked about things in golf, but we’ve seen that there are many misconceptions about what distance you should hit the golf ball. Many factors contribute to the distances you will experience, with the most significant being swing speed and technique. 

In this article, we’ll cover the average distances for beginners, men, women, and PGA tour professionals. We’ll also discuss more in-depth what goes into a golfer’s yardages, and lastly what driving distance you should expect depending on your age.

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Golf Club Distance Chart for Beginners

To kick things off, we’ve made a golf club distance chart for beginners, containing most clubs that a beginner usually uses. This chart is made for male golfers, so female beginners may want to take off 10 or more yards from each club for a more accurate result

Club:Distance: 
Driver180 yards
3 Wood160 yards
5 Wood 150 yards
7 Wood140 yards
4 Hybrid135 yards 
4 Iron 125 yards
5 Iron120 yards 
6 Iron115 yards 
7 Iron110 yards 
8 Iron105 yards
9 Iron 100 yards
Pitching Wedge90 yards
Gap Wedge70 yards
Sand Wedge60 yards
Lob Wedge 50 yards

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Average Distances for Men 

The average distance for men is significantly higher than that of beginners. This is because the average golfer has somewhat of a developed technique, increasing their clubhead speed and energy transfer which results in longer golf shots. Here’s a chart to look at to give you an idea of the distances the average male golfer hits:

Club:Distance: 
Driver225 yards
3 Wood210 yards
5 Wood 200 yards
2 Hybrid 180 yards
4 Hybrid170 yards
2 Iron180 yards
3 Iron170 yards
4 Iron 165 yards
5 Iron155 yards 
6 Iron145 yards 
7 Iron135 yards 
8 Iron125 yards
9 Iron 115 yards
Pitching Wedge100 yards
Gap Wedge85 yards
Sand Wedge70 yards
Lob Wedge 60 yards

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Average Distances for Women

The average distances for women are noticeably lower than that of the average male golfer. There are many reasons for this, with the biggest reason being that many male golfers are stronger than female golfers, enabling them to swing the club faster and achieve greater clubhead speed, resulting in more distance.

However, many women hit their clubs farther than the average man, which can be seen in the LPGA Tour players. Here, we made a chart of the average distances amateur women can expect from their clubs:  

Club:Distance: 
Driver180 yards
3 Wood165 yards
5 Wood 155 yards
7 Wood145 yards
4 Hybrid135 yards 
4 Iron 125 yards
5 Iron120 yards 
6 Iron115 yards 
7 Iron110 yards 
8 Iron105 yards
9 Iron 100 yards
Pitching Wedge90 yards
Gap Wedge70 yards
Sand Wedge60 yards
Lob Wedge 50 yards

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Average Distances for PGA Tour Players

Most golfers know that professionals hit the ball a long way, but with that said, there are significant differences between professional golfers. With the driver as an example, long hitters can average over 320 yards off the tee, while shorter hitters hit their driver around 270 yards

To get an idea of how far the average PGA Tour professional hits their clubs, you can look at this chart: 

Club:Distance: 
Driver290 yards
3 Wood270 yards
5 Wood 255 yards
2 Hybrid 240 yards
4 Hybrid225 yards
2 Iron235 yards
3 Iron230 yards
4 Iron 220 yards
5 Iron210 yards 
6 Iron195 yards 
7 Iron185 yards 
8 Iron170 yards
9 Iron 155 yards
Pitching Wedge140 yards
Gap Wedge130 yards
Sand Wedge120 yards
Lob Wedge 110 yards

Average Golf Drive Distance by Age and Gender

Almost all amateur golfers want to hit their driver longer, but before comparing yourself to professionals, you should look at how long the average golfer of your age and gender hits their drives:  

Average Driver Distance for Young Men – 15 to 25 

The average driving distance for young men of ages 15 to 25 is between 180-230 yards. The younger ones on the spectrum often hit their driver significantly shorter since they’re not as strong. 

Average Driver Distance for Middle-Aged Men – 25 to 50 

For middle-aged men between 25 and 50, the average driving distance is between 200-250 yards

Average Driver Distance for Senior Men – 50 to 70+ 

The average driving distance for senior male golfers varies a lot, and mainly depends on flexibility, strength, and skill level. The average driving distance for 50 to 70+ year old golfers is between 170-230 yards, with older age decreasing the distance. 

Average Driver Distance for Young Women – 15 to 25

Women of ages 15 to 25 will have very varied driving distances, but the average driving distance is between 140-200 yards. This is a wide range, but younger women, often teenagers, have significantly less strength than a 25-year-old woman, resulting in lower ball speed and shorter drives

Average Driver Distance for Middle-Aged Women – 25 to 50 

The average driving distance for female golfers aged 25 to 50 is between 160-200 yards, and once again depending on strength, skill level, and age, with the higher end of the age spectrum often hitting it shorter.

Average Driver Distance for Senior Women – 50 to 80+ 

For senior women between 50 and 80+ years of age, the average driving distance is between 125-175 yards, with the older you get typically meaning the shorter you hit your driver. 

Conclusion:

All golfers hit their clubs very different distances, since there are so many things in the golf swing impacting the club’s yardage. In this article, we’ve covered the golf club distances you can expect from a wide range of golfers, including beginners, ladies, men, and professionals.
However, it’s crucial to remember that all of these numbers are simply averages, and what you will experience is highly personal. Thank you for reading this article from TellMeMoreGolf.com.

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