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What Is cc On A Golf Driver?
- 2023-05-10
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Patrick Corley
- 05/10/2023
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.Â
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.Â
Club: | Distance:Â |
Driver | 180 yards |
3 Wood | 160 yards |
5 Wood | 150 yards |
7 Wood | 140 yards |
4 Hybrid | 135 yards |
4 Iron | 125 yards |
5 Iron | 120 yards |
6 Iron | 115 yards |
7 Iron | 110 yards |
8 Iron | 105 yards |
9 Iron | 100 yards |
Pitching Wedge | 90 yards |
Gap Wedge | 70 yards |
Sand Wedge | 60 yards |
Lob Wedge | 50 yards |
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Average Distances for MenÂ
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:Â |
Driver | 225 yards |
3 Wood | 210 yards |
5 Wood | 200 yards |
2 Hybrid | 180 yards |
4 Hybrid | 170 yards |
2 Iron | 180 yards |
3 Iron | 170 yards |
4 Iron | 165 yards |
5 Iron | 155 yards |
6 Iron | 145 yards |
7 Iron | 135 yards |
8 Iron | 125 yards |
9 Iron | 115 yards |
Pitching Wedge | 100 yards |
Gap Wedge | 85 yards |
Sand Wedge | 70 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:Â Â
Club: | Distance:Â |
Driver | 180 yards |
3 Wood | 165 yards |
5 Wood | 155 yards |
7 Wood | 145 yards |
4 Hybrid | 135 yards |
4 Iron | 125 yards |
5 Iron | 120 yards |
6 Iron | 115 yards |
7 Iron | 110 yards |
8 Iron | 105 yards |
9 Iron | 100 yards |
Pitching Wedge | 90 yards |
Gap Wedge | 70 yards |
Sand Wedge | 60 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.Â
To get an idea of how far the average PGA Tour professional hits their clubs, you can look at this chart:Â
Club: | Distance:Â |
Driver | 290 yards |
3 Wood | 270 yards |
5 Wood | 255 yards |
2 Hybrid | 240 yards |
4 Hybrid | 225 yards |
2 Iron | 235 yards |
3 Iron | 230 yards |
4 Iron | 220 yards |
5 Iron | 210 yards |
6 Iron | 195 yards |
7 Iron | 185 yards |
8 Iron | 170 yards |
9 Iron | 155 yards |
Pitching Wedge | 140 yards |
Gap Wedge | 130 yards |
Sand Wedge | 120 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:Â Â
Average Driver Distance for Young Men – 15 to 25Â
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.Â
Average Driver Distance for Middle-Aged Men – 25 to 50Â
For middle-aged men between 25 and 50, the average driving distance is between 200-250 yards.Â
Average Driver Distance for Senior Men – 50 to 70+Â
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.Â
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.Â
Average Driver Distance for Middle-Aged Women – 25 to 50Â
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+Â
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.Â
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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