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:
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

 

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:
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

 

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:
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

 

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:
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:  

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.