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TrackMan Average Tour Stats

Tour stats include:

Club Speed, Attack Angle, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Launch Angle, Spin Rate, Max Height, Land Angle and Carry.

TrackMan Average Stats Taken From The PGA TOUR

TrackMan LPGA Tour Average Stats

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So the average male Tour pro hits down on the ball slightly with the driver? Should attack angle vary with clubhead speed?

The attack angle for the pros varies on woods, but it’s more or less negative when it comes to hybrids and irons. For the average player, the attack angle on drivers varies and in general so should the ball that is hit from the ground always have a negative attack angle in order to get a better margin of error for the impact.

However, in order to get the longest carry possible, the ball should launch high with low spin. The optimal numbers are individual based on club speed – and that type of flight can easier be achieved if the spin loft is low together with a high dynamic loft. The more the attack angle is negative, then the higher the spin loft gets => the attack angle should be closer to 0 if anything IF the goal is to carry as long as possible.

But generally, the attack angle for irons should be from -2 – -5 for almost all players, but for drivers you can hit it further with a positive attack angle, no matter the club speed.

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Can you send me the optimal numbers across the board that players and coaches should be looking for in lessons and trackman sessions

Strangely enough, with a driver you can achieve a carry of 300 vs 275 with the same clubhead speed of 113. Adam Young tries to get people to convert to this method. Attack angle = +8 degrees Launch angle = 19 degrees Backspin = 2,000 Smash Factor= 1.5

Hi. I can only confirm. I achieve those positive angles and l can carry the driver (9 degr loft) 245 yards with a club speed of 95mph. Rollout is average 20 yards.

No, it is 3° and that means the clubhead is movin upwards. – is downwards.

You are reading the LPGA (ladies) numbers Tim. The PGA (men) average is -1.3.

Looks like the average LPGA players trackman swing speed is more or less the same as an average 10 hcp male player. Though the ladies are a lot more skilled in hitting it on the right angles and in the right spot on the clubface. Would an average 10 hcp male player have a advantage or disadvantege using graphite shafts?

Harry, any player of any handicap can benefit from graphite shafts. More often than not, the memory in most players’ minds from graphite stems from a very long time ago when graphite was ONLY graphite. It was whippy, and not very accurate. Material advances and composite technology have nearly rendered steel obsolete. I say nearly, mind you. There are a number of outstanding graphite shafts out there that are super stable and responsive, enabling a lighter club and longer distance without sacrificing accuracy. Fujikura makes some really nice iron shafts that fuse both steel and graphite technologies called MCI. In fact, i have Fuji PRO 95i shafts in my irons and my iron game is better now than it ever was with steel. I’m a 3.5 index and relatively strong but it allows me to play all out without getting tired on the back 9 from heavy clubs. Being a club builder, i can tell you that in golf equipment there’s a trade-off in everything. wether it’s length, weight, or feel so your advantage or disadvantage is dependent on how precisely you build your piece of equipment.

Hey Chris thanks for the info below i find it very interesting. Curious do you have those same shafts in your wedges or do you have steel in your wedges? I played SteelFiber i95 shafts last year in all my irons including wedges. I liked them in my irons but i felt like it hurt my game in wedges. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks

Agreed. Shallow your angle of attack to match the LPGA players.

I have had a number of sessions on a Trackman, (the latest on Aug 22, 2015, at “Modern Golf” in Mississauga On.). My clubhead speed and distances are about the same as LPGA averages. I was doing wedge work, and see that for a pitching wedge, (48°), my angle of attack -about 7.5° – is n=much higher than LPGA average. My accuracy is good, (only 3 0f 19 shots more that 20′ away, and all when the face angle was over 4° closed). I’m thinking that I should weaken my left hand a bit, (it’s a little strong on pitch shots), and play the ball farther forward- 2″ ahead of centre. Am I on the right track, or will these changes introduce new problems?

I’m 74 years old, and am a long-time PGA of Canada member. Thanks for any feedback…. love Trackman outings.

I would recommend that you visit one of our certified coaches, he/she would be able to help you and find what numbers are best for you.

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I don’t disagree with these stats but I do it;s kinda weird. 87 miles mph with an 8 iron should produce 177 yards of carry not 160 that’s a lot of mph. Iv’e seen high school kids hit 9 iron 165 and they don’t swing 100 mph with a 9 iron. When I swing hard I hit my 8 iron 155 and my legit radar read 72 mph so logic would dictate at 88 mph you would get more like 180 yards carry again that’s a lot of mph.

Remember that’s a carry number not total distance. Also since the pros produce significant more back spin, their ball flight is higher, landing angle loftier producing minimum roll whereas your total distance might be benefiting from maximum roll. One more thing to check would be launch angle where you might be hitting a low ball flight to maximize distance which in my opinion is “cheating.”

The PGA Tour 8-iron goes 160 in the air for a couple of reasons. One, they usually hit weaker lofts than high school players (like I) do. Secondly, they spin their 8-iron at 7998 RPM to stop the ball on fast greens. I believe this is the combination that makes the 8-iron go so much shorter.

I’ve hit thousands of balls on Foresight simulators, and what I’ve found is that backspin significantly influences carry distance. Holding club head speed constant, greater backspin reduces carry distance on all clubs.

For mid-irons, I’d estimate that you lose roughly 5-7 yards of carry per 1,000 RPM in additional backspin. And with the driver it’s easily 10+ yards of carry lost per 1,000 RPM.

This explains why poorly struck balls will often fly as far, if not further, than a well-hit shot. The key to backspin is crispness of contact – a poorly struck shot simply won’t spin as much. Unless the impact is absolutely terrible, the lack of backspin on poorly struck shots will cause those balls to carry further than a well-struck ball. So if you’re flying balls over the green with your irons, the culprit could be too little backspin caused by poor contact, cheap balls, a dirty club face, etc.

I think this is also the key reason why fades don’t carry as far as draws. It’s not that a draw swing is any faster/more powerful – it’s simply that fades have more backspin due to the impact geometry/physics involved with that swing.

Now I may be wrong on some of this, so I’d love to get a true expert’s take.

One thing I forgot to add to my comment above is that you need a minimum of backspin on all golf shots just to get the ball up in the air. That may be 1,500 RPM for woods and maybe 3,000 for irons.

My point is that increasing backspin beyond this base level will generally reduce carry. For example, I can guarantee that increasing the backspin on your 7 iron from 5k to 7.5k will reduce your carry with that club, even if your swinging faster at 7.5k.

I totally disagree with your premise. Draws carrying further than fades? That makes no sense.

Bare in mind tour players play with proper golf clubs which are weak lofted so the people you see hitting a 9 iron further than tour average 8 it’s probably because that 9 iron is closer to a 7 iron loft

Spin determines weather you hit a draw or fade so logic would dictate distance will also be effected. In my experience draws do tend to be further for 2 reasons and both have to do with spin. With a draw you will usually get more roll out as well as flight because of the decrease in spin. This is especially true with a driver.

Depends what clubs you are using. There can be as much as 7 degrees of variation between a ‘standard’ loft on a 7 iron. If you’re playing the Callaway Mavrik irons, you’ll get 27 degrees of loft on a 7 iron. If you’re playing the Callaway Apex Pro then its 34 degrees. That’s a two club difference.

I was custom fit recently for the Apex 21’s and currently play Apex MBs. With the MBs my 7 iron has 34 degrees of loft and flies 165yds with 89mph average club head speed. Same swing with the Apex 21s (30 degrees of loft) flies between 177 – 180 yds. Big difference.

Larry , I would highly recommend you see Mark Evershed . Buy him lunch and get the answers your looking for .

Hi guys this was a recent session with a cobra 3 wood 16 deg loft.my question is my launch angle seems a little low ,interested in your thoughts .thanks Shot # Club Club Speed (mph) Ball Speed (mph) Smash Factor Launch Angle (degrees) Direction Back Spin (rpm) Carry Distance (yards) Total Distance (yards) 1 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 2 3 Wood 98 148 1.51 9.10 Straight 4096.00 223.00 240.00 3 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 4 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 5 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 6 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 7 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 8 3 Wood 93 141 1.52 8.80 Straight 3826.00 212.00 229.00 9 3 Wood 92 129 1.40 12.40 Straight 4138.00 190.00 207.00 10 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 11 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 12 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 13 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 14 3 Wood 93 140 1.51 9.10 Straight 3856.00 210.00 227.00 15 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 16 3 Wood 92 140 1.52 8.80 Straight 3778.00 210.00 227.00 17 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 18 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 19 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 20 3 Wood 91 137 1.51 9.10 Straight 3760.00 204.00 221.00 21 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 22 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 23 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 24 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 25 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 26 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 27 3 Wood 94 137 1.46 10.60 Straight 4054.00 204.00 221.00 28 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 29 3 Wood 98 142 1.45 10.90 Straight 4276.00 213.00 230.00

What kind of balls were you using?

Brent. This was at a driving range with srixon range balls

Ok the one number that really stood out to me was the smash factor. Usually anything above a 1.50 indicates something is illegal. There’s a reason not even the PGA tour players aren’t averaging 1.50 off the tee. Other than that your numbers look good.

Brent what about the launch angle

Yes the launch is a little on the low side. But seeing how you’re still getting decent distance I wouldn’t worry too much about how it’s coming out. But try hitting down on the ball more to get it up in the air faster.

I frequently get above 1.5 on trackman with longer irons and my woods (I have raised this with your tech teams already). This is because your machine measures club speed just before impact and doesn’t detect acceleration through impact

Trackman doesn’t detect acceleration through impact on solidly struck shots so you can post smash factors above 1.5. It’s best to just rely on ball speed with Trackman

Brent in one of your comments you said my smash factor was high ,had a session last night at range and some of my smash factors were 1.53 is this something to try and change and if so how do I change it

Like you had said you were using range balls correct? If so the smash factor will be a little off since they aren’t a legal tournament ball. What the smash factor (as explained to me by the Carolinas PGA rules committee chairman) is, is a measurement of how well the ball comes off the face. There’s a specific calculation for it but I’m not positive of it and anything over a 1.50 usually is a tell tale sign that either the club or ball is illegal. What I would recommend doing is using the ball you would normally play a round with and get some readings off that ball.

I read not long ago that Rory Mcilroy had a smash factor of 1.53 as well . If Willie can hit it 380 the way Rory does, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Larry. I’m 55 years old 280 is my distance not 380 Like Rory

Ball speed divided by club head speed is smash factor

I’m currently doing my university project on green-side bunker shots, I was wondering if you have any shot data for a short bunker shot or flop shot? Thanks.

Sorry but we do not have any official data we can share, but it would be interesting to see your final research :)

Blair, My assumption would be that the cleaner a ball is picked out of a bunker the more spin it will have and vice versa. The more sand you use to move the ball the less spin.

Do you have TrackMan data for AoA and DL for greenside bunker shots?

Sorry we do not have any official bunker shot data.

In looking at the tour pro stats for men – the max height reading for all clubs is about 30 plus or minus 2. I am trying to understand how/why are the heights the same for all clubs? My assumption would be the more lofted the club the greater the height! Is 30ish the optimum figure for best distance? Because in my last stats my longest 9.5 degree driver shot was max height of 56!

Is there any data available from the Senior tour?

We do not have any official charts for the Senior Tour. But you can login on mytrackman.com and use the combine section and filter, to show only Senior Tour players.

Thanks Christian!

what month/year is this data from?

Is there any data on typical club path for a tour pro?

Can you please post stats for average path, club face, and face to path numbers for PGA tour?

Could you please post average path, club face, and face to path numbers for several top Tour Players?

Before all the hype about hitting up on the ball came about, I hit down on a driver anywhere from -2 to -4 degrees and swung 1-2 degrees left.

Once I started to try and swing up on it. I lost direction big time. An easy swing for me is 112, swinging hard at it I can get it up to 123. Does Trackman recommend those that have higher swing speeds to hit down on it for straighter direction?

There is no physics logic backing up that hitting up on the ball will give a decrease in accuracy. However to go from hitting down to hitting up you have made some changes to your impact obviously. The way you made the changes could well be the problem as this could have affected your impact location, swing path, clubface and the way you release the club

Can pga tour players carry the ball 293 yards.

A Question: Were some data change on this site? I ask because I’m quite sure to have read other data for the men’s driver trajectory. Am I wrong or can someone confirm this?

kindly zorro

Is my impression right, that the data for the men driver were changed from

[Daten alt: 112mph 165mph 11,2° 2685 31y 39° 269y] to [Daten neu: 113mph 167mph 10,9° 2686 32y 38° 275y] ?

Why did TM do that?

For the tour pro stats – mainly carry distance, launch angle and spin rate for the driver, you have the averages, could you supply the max and min (filtered for outliers)? I am going to run an experiment with Trackman at my golf academy and need a starting range for each item. The tour max and min range is a starting point versus having to create this from scratch.

Anyone know where I can find raw data of clubhead speed? It is for a College project. Thanks!

You know what would be great to see – average miss from target – left and right – for each club. Of course short and long from target matter as well, but solid contact isn’t really my issue – left and right misses is my challenge

I’m about a half club off of PGA Tour average distance wise. Technically I’m a 1 handicap, but more like 4 or 5 when the tourney pressure is on. I know from playing with better players the difference between me and them is pretty much how much more accurate they are from a left and right perspective.

You can find all this info from Mark Broadie. He has tracked all the shots on the us tour for years and also written a book Every Shot Counts about it

I have been playing Golf for less than 19 months. I must admit I was damn tired of the same Golf Lesson producing varying results with inconsistent instruction(s) which seemed contradictory to the previous lesson. I take Golf perhaps a little more serious than others and my “approach” to this game may be viewed as extreme due to my focus on Fitness/Strength Training combined with my Yoga and Nutritional regimen.

That notwithstanding I would like to formally THANK the Trackman Developers and Support Staff for FINALLY producing a “Standardized” curriculum eliminating the traditional random quick fixes and circumventing the often inconsistent and contradictory methods being taught today.

I currently own a Trackman 4 and although I DO NOT wish to teach, I am Certified as an Operator and successful in obtaining my Professional Level 1 & 2 Certifications and shortly will be submitting my Thesis to be considered for review. These Certifications have greatly assisted me in understanding Flight/Ball dynamics and greatly assists my Coach and I in our 4-5 hour daily Putting-Wedge-Iron-Wood and Driver Sessions providing the data necessary to produce a more consistent and …. I have a hard time with this next word…… F U N game. (There I said the word “fun” in the same sentence as “Golf.” I’m so proud of myself!!!

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Are there numbers posted for an average 5 HCP player or 10 HCP player similar to the charts above for the ave tour player?

What is the #1 PGA Tour player in “Carry Distance” average carry distance??

I understand this data is pretty old, released soon after the time when trackman first came out. I’m sure things have changed since then. Any update?

Actually, we haven’t seen any huge changes over the past years, it’s more about roundings. For example, Avg. Club Speed for a driver: 2014: 113.0 mph 2015: 113.3 mph 2016: 112.9 mph And it’s pretty much similar with the other numbers.

We do have a graphical updated version of the Tour Stats here.

Not really. Lee Westwood was interviewed recently and advised that apart from his driver he hits everything else almost the exact same he has his entire career.

I’m looking for PGA tour averages for dynamic loft for different clubs. Does anyone have this data to share? Thanks!

Are there tour averages for club path?

Are all these stats full swings? Example: Would the avg tour pro hit a 6-iron further, if he turns fully and tries to hit it as far as possible (with a natural movement like on a driver – not with an unnatural swing that creates most possible power, but result in very unconsistent ball flight)?

Currently I practice indoors because of the winter. I do my practice with Trackman and I carry my 7 iron about 177-180 yards and total distance of 188-192 yards with my TaylorMade PSi irons. Lots of my shots with the 7 iron has a smash factor of 1.50-1.51.

This is a example of one of my shots with 7 iron.

Club speed: 80.2 | AoA: 1.3 | Ball speed: 120.5 | Carry: 164 meter | Total: 176 meter | Dyn Loft: 19.6 | Smash Factor: 1.50

Is that normal number for a 7 iron with a that club speed?

Averages are useful, but knowing them would be more useful if we knew the median and mode, as well as the range.

Hello, Are there updated PGA Tour Trackman stats?

On Trackman this week using 7i I noticed the spin rate I had was well below that of a pro by nearly 3,000 rpm but similar club speed and attack angle. How can I get my spin rate up?

It can vary a lot due to the ball and clubs you are using. For example driving range balls are normally very hard and will have much lower spinrates than a quality ball like a Titleist pro v1. Modern day irons are also built to higher the lauch angle and lower the spinrate so that the average golfer will achieve more distance

It would be great to know the average loft for each club, especially the irons!. I think 21-24-27-30-34-38-42-46 (3-Pw) are reasonable specs. What do you guys think?

What loft are the irons? A modern 7i is now 30°

Is this still the original data from 2015 or has it been updated?

I’d be very curious to see if the how the average attack angle has changed over this time in the PGA.

Please update this data from over the years of more testing.

Do you have any numbers on tour averages numbers on dynamic loft and spin loft?

I am a 2 handicapper and I hit my driver 280 yards on an average. What is the attack angle with driver of the best players on the pga tour?

these yardages are no doubt well below reality.

6 iron only 183yds carry? Most high handicappers hit it equally far.

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Golf Club Distances w/ Chart | Averages for Am & Pro Players

Last Updated on July 25, 2021

Distance is critical in golf. As golfers, we're always striving for more distance off the tee and consistent yardage gaps between the rest of our clubs.

In this guide, we'll break down how far amateur golfers of various skill levels and swing speeds hit each of their clubs to give you an idea of how you stack up. We've also included PGA and LPGA carry distance averages to see how you compare with the pros.

After that, we'll cover what factors affect your golf club distances and explain how to find out how far you hit each club.

Golf Club Distances Table

The table below shows how far golfers of various skill levels and swing speeds hit each club. 

We've included PGA and LPGA carry distance averages of professional golfers that TrackMan gathered . 

For amateur male golfers, we've split them into groups of "short," "mid," and "long" hitters. All distances refer to carry distance (distance until the ball first hits the ground) rather than total distance (carry and roll).

While TrackMan gathered extremely accurate data for LPGA and PGA carry distance averages, good data for amateurs is harder to come by. 

There's a massive gap in skill-level and swing speeds among amateur golfers. Golfers of various handicaps also achieve their handicaps in a variety of ways. A 5-handicap golfer could be a super fast swinger in their athletic prime or a senior golfer who has lost distance over the years.

For our amateur short, mid, and long hitting male amateur distances, we relied on the limited available large sample data and what we've seen personally from loads of amateur golfers.

Because these yardages are for golfers of all ages, junior, middle-aged, and especially senior golfers may find themselves with distances closer to the "Short Hitting Male Amateurs" column. Most young adult to middle-aged male golfers should carry the ball to at least the "Mid-Length Male Amateurs" distances, while faster swingers of these ages can reach the distances in the "Long Male Amateurs" column.

Lastly, aside from LPGA professionals, we didn't include other female golfers in our distance table. There's even less data available for amateur female golfers than for male amateurs. We've also found a more considerable disparity in how far female recreational players hit the ball. Basically, we weren't confident we could provide any accurate/valuable information for female amateurs' distances.

What Affects Distance in Golf

There are a lot of factors that influence your golf club distances.

Club speed is the most significant factor in determining distance .

To illustrate this, look at the correlation of club head speed vs carry distance for PGA Tour players in the scatter plot below:

Assuming all other things are equal, more swing speed means more energy that can be transferred from the club to the golf ball, resulting in higher ball speed. Higher ball speed means the ball will travel a further distance.

Factors like impact location on the club face, club path, spin rate, and launch angle also play a large part in how far a ball travels.

Impact Location Golf Iron and Driver Sweet Spot

An impact out of the "sweet spot" of your irons or woods will lead to a higher smash factor than strikes that are too low, too high, off the toe, or off the heel.

Smash factor is a calculation of how well you converted club speed into ball speed (Smash Factor = Ball Speed / Club Speed).

In particular, strikes out of the heel and low strikes can kill distance with the driver.

If you struggle to consistently hit the ball with or near the sweet spot of your club face, you'll have issues with the consistency of your yardages.

Spin Rate and Club Path

Spin rate plays a large role in how far you'll hit the ball and the shapes of your shots.

A lot of golfers put too much spin on the ball with their driver either because of too much club loft, poor strikes (bad impact location), or poor club face control (the direction the club face is aimed relative to your swing path).

If you feel you're hitting the ball well but should be getting a few more yards, work with a club-fitter to see if your driver has too much loft. The ideal spin rate depends on your club speed , but too much spin will cost you yards.

Slices and hooks are caused by the club face being aimed too open ( slice ) or too closed ( hook ) relative to the club path. This can lead to both too much spin and the ball's spin axis being too strongly left-to-right or right-to-left.

If your club face is open (aimed right) relative to your club path, this can both cause too much spin and will cause the ball to spin too left-to-right on its spin axis . You'll lose a lot of yards from a slice as the ball travels left-to-right rather than straight.

Launch Angle

For each club, there is an optimal amount of spin and an optimal launch angle. Launch angle is the angle of a golf ball's initial ascent relative to the ground.

Launching the ball too high or too low will cost you distance.

While launch angle problems could be due to your swing, they can also be caused by playing the wrong clubs for your swing. If you feel like you're hitting the ball too high or too low, work with a club-fitter to dial in your clubs.

Factors Out of Your Control

There are also factors out of your control that can affect distance, like temperature and altitude.

Every 10 degrees that the temperature rises can easily lead to a couple of yards of additional ball flight with a driver.

If you drive the ball 240 yards at sea level, you will carry it around 255 yards in Denver's mile high altitude.

How to Find Your Distances

If you're looking to better understand how far you hit each club, we'd recommend purchasing a launch monitor or finding a range with a launch monitor.

To get accurate distances, you'll also want to make sure that you're hitting the same golf balls you normally play on the course.

Many golf ranges have cheap, inconsistent, or even balls purposefully made not to fly as far as normal golf balls.

Your typical range ball can easily cost you 10+ yards with the driver, while a limited flight range ball can lose you 30+ yards of distance with driver compared to a premium golf ball.

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PGA Tour player average distances: Driver, irons, wedges through the bag

The average PGA Tour player doesn't hit their driver as far as Rory McIlroy , Justin Thomas or Tony Finau . However, they still hit the ball farther than most of you, even the shortest knockers, including the guys who struggle to drive the ball 270 yards.

How far PGA Tour players hit the golf ball with each club in their bag isn't an exact science, however. Every player is different, with a different swing, a different angle of attack, different swing speeds and more. Every situation -- off the tee, from the fairway or rough -- is different. So, we wanted to give you an idea of how far is far and how short is short among PGA Tour players.

We'll take you through the bag to show you PGA Tour players' average distances with their driver, irons and wedges.

Remember, these are general numbers that don't account for special late-in-tournament situations where a player may be particularly jacked with adrenaline and hit it farther than normal.

There's also been times there's one week per year where PGA Tour players hit the ball outrageously far. At the WGC-Mexico Championship, played in Mexico City at an elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level, the golf ball flew much farther because of the elevation change . The ball went some 12.5-15 percent longer. When the PGA Tour has an event in Denver, the ball flies closer to 5 percent farther.

PGA Tour player average distances: Driver, irons, wedges

• Driver: 275-350 yards
• 3-wood: 230-310 yards
• 3-iron: 210-260 yards
• 4-iron: 200-250 yards
• 5-iron: 190-230 yards
• 6-iron: 180-220 yards
• 7-iron: 170-200 yards
• 8-iron: 155-185 yards
• 9-iron: 140-170 yards
• PW: 120-140 yards
• SW: 80-110 yards

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How Far Do Pro Golfers Hit Each Club? A 2022 Guide

Written by Graeme Hay | Last Updated: 12/03/2024

When you watch the PGA Tour or any major championship on TV it is hard not to notice how far pro golfers hit the ball.

Their drives seem to always go miles and I don’t know about you but I’m always checking myself to think whether I indeed heard the commentator correctly that they are actually hitting that high an iron for that 200+ yard approach shot.

So just to confirm what we are indeed up against we took a detailed look at just how far the top pros are hitting their clubs.

On average pros drive the ball a total of 296.6 yards (yds) according to official PGA Shotlink data. They hit a 3-wood an average carry distance of 249 yds, a 5-wood 235 yds and 3-hybrids 230 yds. 3-irons average 217 yds, 4-irons 208 yds, 5-irons 199 yds, 6-irons 188 yds, 7-irons 177 yds, 8-irons 164 yds and 9-irons 153 yds.

These high-level numbers of course don’t always tell the whole story as the pros like us are faced with an infinite variety of golf shots which don’t always mean they are hitting each club as far as they possibly can for every shot.

But if you take the averages over a season you are going to get more than a good idea of how far the pros are hitting each club.

What is fascinating also though as you dig more into the figures is the distance control options the best players in the world have with almost every club in their bag!

How Far Do Pros Hit Their Driver and Woods?

When it comes to talking about distance in golf the easiest and most obvious place to start is of course always with the longest club in the golf bag – the driver.

And as it is highly unlikely even the best pros in the world never want to hit their driver as far as they can so it is clearly the club we are going to get the best idea of the maximum distance they hit the ball.

So how far do pros drive?

PGA Tour players hit their driver a ‘total’ of 296.6 yards on average with a ‘carry’ distance of 284.3 yards according to official 2022 Shotlink data. The longest player hits it 320 yards on average and the longest recorded drive in 2022 is 460 yards. On the LPGA Tour the top pros hit their driver an average of 257.7 yards.

When it comes to how far the pros hit a 3 wood and the other longer clubs in the bag including their hybrids the distance analysis gets a bit more complicated because clearly the pros are starting to use these clubs for a wider variety type of shots than they do for their driver.

The pros, like the rest of us, will be hitting a driver as far as they can 99% of the time but when it comes to their 3-wood, 5-wood and hybrids they can be using those clubs off the tee and for approach shots and will not always be aiming for their maximum yardage with those clubs.

The best distance comparison we have for those clubs is therefore the ‘carry distance’. In other words the distance from where they hit the ball to the point of impact on the ground.

On average PGA Tour pros hit a 3-wood a ‘carry’ distance of 249 yards. By comparison a 5-wood carries 235 yards and hit a 3 hybrid, which measures from 19º to 21º, an average carry distance of 230 yards. On the LPGA Tour the top women pros carry a 3-wood 195 yards, a 5-wood 185 yards and a 7-wood 174 yards on average.

For those of you interested in how these averages compare to individual pros we have listed in the table below the average ‘stock’ carry yardages for a selection of the top pros when it comes to how far they hit their driver.

In the following table the list shows how far a selection of PGA and LPGA Tour pros hit their 3-wood, 5-wood and hybrid clubs.

[Note – If you are interested in what drivers and fairway woods the top 100 PGA Tour players are using check out the in-depth analysis we have done here .]

How Far Do Pros Hit Their Irons? Remember to Take Stock

Looking at how far pros hit their irons is a much easier task these days due to all the tracking technology that exists however it still does not make it an exact science.

And that is for the simple reason that pros will hit all manner of a variety of different shots with their irons, especially for their approach shots, and as such, they will hit the same iron a variety of different distances.

A look at Brooks Koepka’s yardage book below gives us a great insight into this and highlights how many types of shots pros can play with their irons.

For example for a 170 yard shot into the green a quick glance at his iron yardages shows he could decide to play either a three-quarter 8-iron or try to hit a 9-iron as far as he can – his ‘max’ distance for that club.

When you account for factors such as wind, elevation, ground conditions and also the context in which the shot is being played Koepka, like all the pros, has a number of options for each iron shot which makes the question of how far he hits each iron a bit more complex than at first you may think.

However the pros have what is called a ‘stock’ yardage for their irons, which equates essentially to the average distance they will hit a full shot with each iron swinging normally.

When we compare these ‘stock yardages’ for irons between the pros we get a consistent view of yardage which we can accurately compare across the players.

On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a ‘carry’ distance – the distance from strike to point of ground impact – of 217 yards. They hit 4-irons 208 yards and 5-irons 199 yards on average. For 6-irons the average is 188 yards, for 7-irons it is 177 yards and 8-irons, 9-irons and pitching wedges go 164, 153 and 141 yards respectively.

Different pros however clearly hit their irons different distances but in the table below we have listed the ‘stock yardages’ of some of the top pros, including Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau, to let you see how they compare against the average.

And when it comes to how far Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest iron player of all time, hits his irons?

Tiger hits his 3-iron a ‘carry’ distance of 240 yards on average while his 4-iron goes 225 yards and 5-iron 210 yards. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. As for his short irons his 8-iron yardage is 165, he hits his 9-iron 150 yards and his pitching wedge 135 yards on average.

How Far Do Pros Hit Their Wedges

When it comes to looking at how far the pros hit their wedges the stock yardage they hit each club is again obviously only one of the multiple yardages they can hit the most versatile clubs in any player’s golf bag.

As we can again see from Brooks Koepka’s yardage book above he has 5 different yardages listed for each of his specialist wedges which highlights just how much distance control the best golfers in the world can exert with their wedges.

Another added complication when it comes to comparing the distances that the pros hit their wedges is the differing lofts each of them often carries for seemingly the same club.

For example while one pro’s ‘gap wedge’ may be 50º another may choose 53 or even 54º for that same ‘gap wedge’ club and with such a difference in lofts it becomes very difficult to compare with any meaning how far the pros hit the same-named wedge.

Assuming however the pros are hitting ‘standard’ lofted pitching, gap, sand and lob wedges we found the following stock distances for how far the pros hit them .

As a whole PGA pros hit their pitching wedge an average carry distance of 141 yards. They hit 52º gap wedges a stock carry distance of between 126 and 135 yards and carry 56º sand wedges an average distance of 119 to 124 yards. Standard 60º lob wedges meanwhile carry 95 to 105 yards on average.

While these yardages will give you a general guide as to how far pros hit their wedges it is important to remember how particular all the pros are about these clubs especially.

It is vital for them to know exactly how far they hit their wedges with a variety of different types of shots because feel is so important from those short distances, especially at the top level of the game, where a yard or two can make the difference between winning or losing a tournament.

That is why you will find some pros’ wedges measured up to 0.5º or even 0.25º when listed and it is also likely that some of the actual strengths of the wedge lofts they use may in reality be stronger (i.e. a lower loft) or a touch weaker (i.e. a higher loft) than the actual degree loft number shown on their club.

To help however answer the question as well as we can the table below shows the varying distances some of the top pros, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, are hitting their wedges, together with the degrees of loft their clubs are listed at.

Before you go …

While it is great to find out how far the top players are hitting the ball it is even better to know the reasons why they achieve the huge distances they get.

Is it simply down to the fact that they have access to the latest and best equipment or is it something else?

Read our next article to discover the real reasons the pros hit the ball as far as they do, and how you can potentially add 20 to 30 yards to your drives!

How Do Pros Hit the Ball So Far?

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REVEALED: PGA Tour average CARRY DISTANCES - how do YOURS compare?!

How far do you hit each of your clubs? See how you compare to the average PGA Tour pro.

Ever wondered how far the average PGA Tour pro carries the ball with each of the clubs in their bag? Well you're in luck as the table below gives you the latest numbers from the circuit. 

Okay, not everyone hits the ball as far as the likes of Bryson DeChambeau - who incredibly once carried a drive last season 400 yards - but the below list at least gives you a broader idea as to how far the average PGA Tour pro is carrying their golf ball in 2021. 

I know for one that GolfMagic Equipment Editor Alex Lodge, who plays off a low single-figure handicap, can hit the below numbers for fun - so some of you guys and girls out there may also be in the same boat. 

Personally speaking, as a 14-handicap hacker, my total distances equate to the current carry distances of the average PGA Tour pro. But with a dodgy back and a few grey hairs starting to appear now, I will take that. 

See how your carry numbers compare to the world's best on the PGA Tour in the table below, starting with the driver and moving down to the pitching wedge. 

PGA TOUR AVERAGE CARRY DISTANCES 2021

DRIVER - 275 YARDS

3 WOOD - 243 YARDS

5 WOOD - 230 YARDS

HYBRID - 225 YARDS

3 IRON - 212 YARDS

4 IRON - 203 YARDS

5 IRON - 194 YARDS

6 IRON - 183 YARDS

7 IRON - 172 YARDS

8 IRON - 160 YARDS

9 IRON - 148 YARDS

PW - 136 YARDS

Stats: GOLFTV

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What Is the Average Distance With Each Golf Club?

This golf club distance chart can help your game

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The average distance golfers hit each club varies widely. A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards. Meanwhile, a short-hitting amateur male golfer averages 120 yards with the same club.

Average Golf Club Distance Chart

Here's how far mid-handicap male golfers can expect to hit each club. Of course, specific distances for each individual player will vary based on several factors, which we'll detail shortly. 

According to the USGA, golf’s governing body in the United States, the average male amateur golfer hits driver 217 yards , as recently as 2019. That same year, the PGA Tour average driving distance was 293.9 yards. Men, women, seniors, juniors, professionals, amateurs and beginners all hit their clubs different distances. The following golf club distance charts break down the average distances of golfers at many different levels of the game.

Key Factors to Achieve Distance

The total distance achieved by a golf club is based on several factors, including swing speed, the club’s loft, the carry distance achieved (Note: The carry distance is the yardage from the point of impact to the point of landing.), and even the weather.

Swing Speed

The faster your swing speed, the greater the distance. According to TrackMan , the average PGA Tour player has a driver club speed of 113 MPH, resulting in a 275 yard carry. Meanwhile, LPGA Tour players average 94 MPH with driver, and carry the ball 218 yards. 

Since we know that amateur male golfers hit driver an average of 217 yards, we can infer that average male golfers and LPGA Tour players have similar swing speeds, making the LPGA Tour average distances with each club a good benchmark for average amateur male golfers.

Each club face has a unique loft. For example, a driver is designed for distance and usually has only 8-13 degrees of loft. In comparison, a pitching wedge is designed to get airborne, with 41-46 degrees of loft .

How to Accurately Measure How Far You Hit Your Clubs

According to thegolfmentor.com , distances achieved by short, mid and long hitters can vary by as much as 50% depending on the club and the gender (see actual average distance ranges below). Men tend to have faster swing speeds and hit the ball farther. However, many women are long hitters, with some LPGA pros hitting the ball as far, or farther, than men.

Distance can be greatly affected by the weather conditions. Hitting a ball into a strong wind will greatly influence distance, and a dry golf course will give you more roll, and therefore more distance, than a soggy course.

Average Distances for Men

Average distances for senior tour players.

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Average Distances for LPGA Tour Players

Tip: chart your distances for all your clubs.

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Go to the driving range and hit ten golf balls with each club. Keep track of the ten distances you achieve with each club. Repeat the charting monthly, or more frequently if you are actively working on your swing.

The distance achieved by a specific golf club will vary from player to player and from day to day based on the conditions. Tour distance information was compiled from stats on pgatour.com, lpga.com, TrackMan.com and golfwrx.com.

How Far Should You Hit a 7 Iron In Golf (Average Distance)

Many golfers want to know what the average distance of the 7 iron is because for golfers of all skill levels it is one of the most used golf clubs in your bag.

After watching hundreds of golfers ranging from beginners to professional golfers, the average distance I see the 7 iron travel is around 120 yards (men) and 80 yards (women) .

I know some of you might be thinking this is way off to what you are currently hitting and there’s good news… that’s okay.  These are just averages for an average golfer. So below I am going to break up and discuss each skill level separately on how far they hit a 7 iron.

What is a 7 iron?

A 7 iron is a golf club that is classified as a mid-iron (as opposed to longer irons 3-5 or a short iron) and usually ranges between, 29-33 degrees of loft (aka loft angle). Because it is towards the middle of the golf bag, the 7 iron can be used to hit a wide variety of golf shots:

• Going under trees
• Golfing over trees
• Chipping (learn how at the bottom of the post)
• Reaching Longer par 3’s 

The 7 irons versatility does bring into question “ what should the purpose of the club be?” and my answer to all of my students who ask is to use it for whatever works the best.

For example, if you are confident using the 7 iron on the golf course to hit under trees, keep using it! In this post, I am going to go over mostly how far the 7 iron travels when using full swings (click the links above to learn how to use the 7 iron for different approach shots).

7 Iron Distance – Beginner’s Guide

For beginning and the high handicap golfer, the 7 iron will become your best friend. It is a more comfortable club to learn to hit and offers both distance and trajectory when appropriately struck. Most beginners and short hitters hit a full 7 iron 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women).

If your golf ball isn’t traveling this far with the 7 iron, here are a few tips you can use to get better, solid contact and increase your ball speed resulting in higher launch angle and more distance:

• Play the ball in the middle of your feet (middle of the stance ball position)
• Press the hands over the golf ball and put more weight on your front hip
• Rotate the hips during the swing and hit down at the ground, not the ball!
• Follow through transferring your weight all the way on your front leg and point your body at the target

Note : If you are in need of a 7 iron or are looking for a forgiving iron set, feel free to read my article here on my favorite golf set for beginning golfers.

7 Iron Distance – Intermediate Golfers Guide

Intermediate golfers are defined as any golfer that shoots “bogey” golf or a score of 95 for 18 holes.

When observing intermediate golfers hit a 7 iron, the ball’s carry distance usually travels 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women).

As you can compare, intermediate golfers have a faster clubhead speed than beginners which gives them more distance.

The issue these golfers have is inconsistency. Sometimes they will hit their 7 iron 150 yards, the next they will hit it 120 yards.

The best way to become more consistent with the 7 iron, use these tips to help the rhythm of your swing:

• Slow down the backswing by half of what you are currently swinging
• Keep the weight more on the front leg when setting up to the ball
• Feel like the arms are dropping down at the ball
• Hold your finish for three seconds looking down your target line

These tips will help intermediate golfers find a rhythm in their golf swing adding repetitive swing motions that will help with greaters distance and consistency.

7 Iron Distance – Advanced Golfers Guide

Advanced golfers are defined as players who can shoot an 18 hole score of 82 or better and can be called low handicappers. These golfers usually have superb distance control and can hit the ball a lot further combining clubhead speed and sweet spot contact.

Advanced golfers can hit the 7 iron 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (female golfers).

To get to this level it takes a lot of time and patience hitting balls at the driving range, taking lessons or playing a lot of golf, but you will get there!

7 Iron and PGA Tour Pros

Golfers on TV are the best in the world. For men, they usually hit their 7 iron 185 yards while regularly hitting the center of the clubface. For women, they often hit their 7 iron 160 yards.

This is longer than most average golfers hit their long irons.

Most pros have spent their entire lives swinging golf clubs which is why they can hit the ball such far distances.

They have the amazing flexibility to rotate around the golf ball at extreme rates while staying in golf posture.

I once saw Tiger Woods use a 7 iron on a 210-yard par 3! Granted there was probably wind behind him but could you imagine hitting your 7 iron 200 yards in the air!

how far Does my 7 iron go?

I know you probably don’t care about how far I hit my 7 iron, but I’m going to tell you anyway! I want you to know that I am a real person trying to help and improve your game, not some robot giving you golfing tips.

I would have to say that the 7 iron is my favorite club in the bag.

It gives me long range when trying to hit the green but also a high enough ball flight to where I can shape my shots. Currently, I and other long hitters I know with a faster swing speed, hit my 7 iron 180 yards (I consider that a long way) when going after it with a full swing or 170 yards when swinging at my normal tempo.

7 Iron Chipping Guide

As I mentioned above, the 7 iron is not only for longer shots, it can be beneficial to sometimes chip with the 7 iron!

I have found this shot best to use when just off the green in the fridge around 15-25 yards away from the green.

Looking around the web, I didn’t find too much content on how to actually execute this type of chip . So here you go!

How To effectively chip with the 7 iron?

• Grab your 7 iron and set up to your shot
• Narrow your golf stance and put more weight on your front hip
• Take 2 small steps towards the golf ball, raising the 7 iron more up on its toe. This stance will feel similar to a putting stroke
• Using the shoulders, make a controlled swing at the ball making sure the weight doesn’t waiver from the from where you started
• The ball will be low to the ground and have a lot of roll helping you get the ball onto the green and avoid any chunked or topped golf shots!

So how far should you hit your seven iron? Of course, the answer is different for everyone but I feel that this post will give you a good idea of what skill level you currently are and hopefully some tips to help you advance and become a scratch golfer!

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

• Beginning amateur golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women)
• Intermediate amateur golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women)
• Advanced and scratch golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
• PGA Tour Players- 185 yards (men) or 160 yards (women)

I know there will be variances in these yardages, but from being around golf for over 20 years and having taught or worked with hundreds of golfers, I would say these averages are right around the norm for how far golfers hit their 7 irons.

For more info just starting out, check out my survival guide to help your game get started in the right direction! 

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It’s kind of cold hitting off the fridge isn’t it?

Hard bounce.. ?

@ william smith Not so much cold, but you have to have good balance and a clear swing path, especially with all the crap on top of the fridge.

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How Far Does a 7 Iron Go? Discover the Average Distance and Tips to Maximize Shots

• by Liam Drake
• August 25, 2023 December 2, 2023

To gain a better understanding of how far a 7 iron can go, delve into the section that explores the topic “how far does 7 iron go.” This section provides an explanation of this golfing query, shedding light on the factors that influence the distance a 7 iron can cover.

Explanation of the topic “how far does 7 iron go”

A 7 iron is a golf club used for shots requiring accuracy and distance. How far it goes depends on the skill level, swing speed, and golf course conditions . There’s no one-size-fits-all answer!

Generally, pros can hit 160-185 yards , while amateurs may only make 130-150 yards . The loft angle of the club also matters. A higher angle gives higher trajectory, but shorter distance. Wind and weather also play a role. A headwind reduces distance, while a tailwind increases it.

For max distances, focus on swing mechanics and clubhead speed . Practice at different distances to gain better control over your shots.

Understanding the Basics of Golf Club Distances

To understand the basics of golf club distances, delve into the section “Understanding the Basics of Golf Club Distances” with sub-sections like a brief overview of different golf clubs and their purposes, and an explanation of the concept of “loft” in golf.

Brief overview of different golf clubs and their purposes

Golf clubs have various uses on the golf course. Each club is made for a unique purpose and has a different distance. Let’s look at the uses of each club:

• Driver: Longest club in the bag. Best for teeing off on long holes.
• Fairway Woods : Hit shots from the fairway or rough when you need extra distance.
• Hybrids: A blend of irons and woods. Make it easier to hit from tricky lies.
• Irons: Many options; lower numbers = more distance, higher numbers = better control.
• Wedges: Used for high trajectory and spin shots near the green.

Putters are also a type of specialty club. Knowing each club’s purpose is key to becoming a great golfer.

Did you know? Professional male golfers usually hit 289 yards, according to Golfweek.

Loft is like a friend when you need it most. It helps you hit the ball in the right direction and supports your golfing dreams.

Explanation of the concept of “loft” in golf

Comprehending the concept of “loft” is a must for any golfer. Loft is the angle of the clubface, which influences the trajectory and distance of the ball. Clubs with higher loft angles create greater height and shorter distances, while clubs with lower loft angles generate lower ball flights and longer distances.

The loft angle of each club is designed to maximize performance for a particular shot. Drivers usually have a low loft angle, 9-12 degrees , to maximize distance. Wedges have higher loft angles, 45-64 degrees , for precision shots like flops and bunker shots.

Professionals often adjust their club’s loft angles to fit their playing style and course conditions. Modifying the loft angles slightly allows them to fine-tune their shots for higher accuracy and greater distance control.

Furthermore, loft also affects the backspin of the ball. Higher lofts create more spin due to increased friction between the ball and clubface. The backspin helps the ball stop quickly when it lands on greens during approach shots.

Therefore, it is essential to understand the impact of loft angles on shot results for consistency and accuracy in your game. By understanding how different club lofts work with swing speed and technique, golfers can optimize their game and enhance their performance.

So, remember, with a 7 iron, pray for the wind to blow in the opposite direction…or just hope your opponent’s glasses fog up when they’re tracking the ball.

Factors Affecting the Distance of a 7 Iron Shot

To optimize the distance of your 7 iron shot, understanding the factors at play is crucial. Dive into the role of swing technique and clubhead speed, explore how the golf ball choice affects distance, and uncover the influence of environmental conditions like wind and temperature.

Description of the role of swing technique and clubhead speed

Swing technique and clubhead speed are essential for a long 7 iron shot. Swing technique covers grip, posture, and alignment, allowing for maximum power transfer to the clubhead. Clubhead speed is how fast the clubhead moves at impact with the ball. Greater speed means more energy and thus greater distance.

Proper swing technique is important. It makes sure the clubface strikes the ball squarely, creating backspin. The backspin lifts the ball and keeps it in the air longer. Accuracy and direction also benefit from a consistent swing technique.

Clubhead speed is key too. Power from body rotation, maximizing lag in your wrists during downswing and good tempo all help increase speed. Don’t sacrifice accuracy for extra distance.

Professional golfers have higher clubhead speeds than amateur golfers. PGA Tour players’ average driver swingspeeds are around 113 mph, while amateurs are 85-95 mph. This difference in speed leads to professionals hitting their irons further.

Choosing the right golf ball can make a big difference in how far your 7 iron shot goes. Marshmallows won’t get you far!

Discussion on how the golf ball used can impact distance

Golf ball selection can make a huge difference in the distance of your 7 iron shots. Factors like type, compression, and aerodynamics affect the flight of the ball.

Ball type affects distance. A two-piece ball with a solid core often has low spin rate and goes further. A three-piece ball with a softer cover offers control but sacrifices some distance.

Compression matters too. Higher compression balls suit players with faster swing speeds, giving more distance. Lower compression balls are easier to compress and better for those with slower swings.

Aerodynamics also help. Modern golf balls have dimples and patterns to reduce drag and improve lift, making their flight more consistent.

Make the right choice when it comes to golf ball selection and reap the rewards on the course!

Influence of environmental conditions, such as wind and temperature

Environmental conditions, like wind and temperature, can make a big difference to the distance of your 7 iron shot . Wind force affects the trajectory of the ball, so a gusty breeze can cause it to go off course and the shot to be shorter or longer. Temperature also affects air density, altering the aerodynamic properties of the ball and its carry distance. If it’s colder, the air is denser, and shots usually don’t go as far.

Wind direction is key too. With a headwind, the ball’s progress is slowed down, so it will travel a shorter distance than usual. On the other hand, a tailwind can give you an extra boost, and the ball will go further. But strong winds can cause turbulence, making it harder to control the shot accurately.

Golfers’ technique also matters. Experienced players often take wind conditions into account when selecting their clubs, and adjust their swings accordingly. Greg Norman showed this at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in The Open Championship 2008 . With gusts up to 30 mph, he hit lower, less spin shots to counter the wind. His strategy worked – he made great iron shots throughout the tournament.

To get consistent results on the golf course, you need to understand how the environment affects your shots. Wind speed, direction, and temperature all play a part. By factoring these in for club selection and shot execution, you can get the most out of your 7 iron and drive your friends wild with envy!

Tips to Maximize Your 7 Iron Distance

To maximize your 7 iron distance, equip yourself with the necessary skills. You’ll need a proper grip, stance, and posture for optimal performance. Master recommended swing mechanics and body rotation to enhance your shots. Lastly, learn tactics to improve launch angle and trajectory for impressive results on the golf course.

Lesson on proper grip, stance, and posture

Golfers need to master proper grip, stance, and posture for maximum 7 iron distance. These basics set the foundation for a powerful swing. Knowing and using the right technique can boost control and accuracy. Here are the fundamentals:

• Grip: Put your top hand’s V to your right shoulder (right-handers) and bottom hand’s V to your chin. Keep your hold firm and relaxed for max power.
• Stance: Place your feet shoulder-width apart and lean more on the lead foot. Bend your knees and hips slightly.
• Posture: Stand up straight, bending forward from the hips to form a neutral spine angle. Keep your chin up and eyes on the ball.
• Alignment: Align feet, hips, and shoulders to the target line for more accurate strikes.
• Rhythm: Smooth rhythm is key for distance and control. Don’t rush or force the swing motion.

By getting these basics right, you can up your 7 iron distance and take your golf game to a whole new level. The Golf Digest also found that golfers who practice and perfect grip, stance, and posture typically hit greater distances with their 7 irons than those who don’t. So, unleash your inner tornado on the course for greater power and accuracy!

Recommended swing mechanics and body rotation

Focus on a solid stance and grip for better control and energy transfer. Engage your core muscles and initiate the swing with a hip rotation. Keep arms extended and relaxed in backswing for more clubhead speed. As you transition, shift weight onto the front foot and maintain balance.

Follow through with a smooth, controlled finish to maximize distance.

For optimal swing mechanics and body rotation, practice consistently to enhance muscle memory. Take action on golfing goals and maximize distance with these tips. Launch the ball high and watch it come crashing down with power and accuracy!

Tactics for optimizing launch angle and trajectory

For optimal distance and accuracy with your 7 iron, tweak your grip, stance, ball position, swing path, body rotation, and tempo. A firm but relaxed grip , wider than shoulder-width stance , ball slightly forward in the stance , an inside-to-out swing path , body rotation during the swing, and a smooth tempo are all key to maximizing your performance.

Pros often use launch monitors to collect data for fine-tuning their techniques, too. Golf Digest emphasizes that optimizing launch angle and trajectory is a must for consistent distance control and shot accuracy. So, whack those divots and follow these tips for your ideal swing!

Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting Guide

To improve your golf game with 7 iron shots, learn how to avoid common mistakes. Identify the errors made in your shots and discover recommendations to correct them. Understanding the key issues and implementing the right adjustments can greatly enhance the distance and accuracy of your 7 iron shots.

Identification of common errors in 7 iron shots

When it comes to golf, a well-executed 7 iron shot can make a big difference. Sadly, many players make mistakes that cause them to struggle. Let’s look at these errors and how to improve 7 iron shots.

• Incorrect grip: Gripping the club wrong can lead to little control and accuracy in your swing. Put your hands in the right place, with the club in your fingers rather than palms.
• Swing path issues: Swinging too far inside or outside results in poor contact with the ball. Focus on keeping a straighter swing path with correct body alignment and smooth tempo.
• Poor weight transfer: Failing to transfer your weight properly can stop you from getting the correct impact position for maximum distance and accuracy. Move your weight from back foot to front foot as you swing.
• Lack of clubface control: Controlling the clubface at impact is hard for many. An open or closed clubface at impact causes slices or hooks. Focus on proper hand rotation and alignment.

Each player may have unique challenges. Get personalized advice from a professional to address any issues.

To improve 7 iron shots:

• Dedicate time to practice and repetition. Training aids like alignment sticks and impact bags help.
• Analyze swings with video to identify areas of improvement.

By focusing on identifying and fixing errors, success on the course will come. Commit to improvement and watch your game improve one swing at a time. Fixing these mistakes is tough, but with enough determination, anything is possible.

Recommendations to correct those mistakes

Address mistakes and prevent them from occurring again by:

• Carefully reviewing instructions and guidelines. Pay attention to every detail.
• Double-checking work before finalization. Take time to proofread and edit.
• Seeking feedback from experts to identify overlooked mistakes.
• Making use of available resources and tools to detect and correct errors.
• Establishing a systematic approach with checklists or workflows.

Acknowledge that recommendations may not cover all mistakes. Stay vigilant and keep learning.

Throughout history, individuals faced obstacles in their quest for excellence. From inventors to artists, challenges exist. But, trials lead to remarkable breakthroughs.

Adopt a proactive mindset and embrace errors as an opportunity for growth. Even the most accomplished were novices once. Troubleshooting can make us legendary.

To solidify your understanding of how far your 7 iron can go, it’s time to wrap things up with a concise conclusion. In this final section, we’ll provide a quick recap of the key points covered throughout the article. Additionally, we’ll offer some encouragement for you to actively practice and experiment with your 7 iron shots, further refining your skills on the golf course.

Recap of key points discussed in the article

The main ideas in the article are: – Communication is important. – Active listening, clarity, non-verbal cues, and empathy can improve communication. – Language, culture, and technology can hinder communication. – Good communication skills are beneficial in both personal and professional life. – An example is given to highlight the power of excellent communication. – The text ends with a reminder to practice golf swing for better performance.

Encouragement for readers to practice and experiment with their 7 iron shots.

Golfers: Dedicate time to mastering your 7 iron shots! Through consistent practice and experimentation, one can improve their skill and get better results on the course. Here’s a guide:

• Grip: Start by making sure your grip is neutral – not too strong, not too weak. Keep it firm but relaxed.
• Stance & Alignment: Stand parallel to the target line. Feet should be shoulder-width apart. Align feet, hips & shoulders to the target.
• Swing Mechanics: Aim for a smooth, repeatable swing rhythm. Initiate the backswing with a controlled coil of the upper body while keeping the lower body stable. Keep eyes on the ball and emphasize a descending strike at impact.
• Practice Routine: Make a structured practice routine with drills targeting different aspects like distance, accuracy & trajectory. Add variety to simulate real game situations.

More Tips: Pay attention to details like club loft, ball position & angle of attack when striking. Visualize an imaginary target line extending past the flagstick to boost precision.

Practice your 7 iron shots, be creative & watch your game reach new heights!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far does a 7 iron go? A: The average distance a 7 iron can cover is around 150 to 160 yards for male golfers and 120 to 130 yards for female golfers.

Q: What factors can affect the distance of a 7 iron shot? A: Several factors can contribute to the distance of a 7 iron shot, including swing speed, swing technique, weather conditions, altitude, and equipment used.

Q: Can beginners hit a 7 iron as far as experienced golfers? A: Generally, beginners may not hit a 7 iron as far as experienced golfers due to differences in swing mechanics, strength, and skill level. However, with practice and improvement, beginners can gradually increase their distance.

Q: Are there any techniques to increase the distance with a 7 iron? A: Yes, certain techniques can help increase the distance with a 7 iron. These include maintaining a proper grip, generating more clubhead speed, making solid contact with the ball, and using a consistent swing tempo.

Q: Can the type of golf ball affect the distance with a 7 iron? A: Yes, the type of golf ball can impact the distance with a 7 iron. Some golf balls are designed to provide more distance, while others offer better control or feel. Choosing the right ball for your game can optimize your distance potential.

Q: Why is it important to know the distance of a 7 iron shot? A: Knowing the average distance of a 7 iron shot helps golfers plan their strategy on the course, make accurate club selections, and gauge the distance to the target, contributing to better scoring and overall performance.

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Today’s 7-irons have the lofts of yesterday’s 4-irons. Is this really a good thing?

Ask anybody in the golf equipment industry—even the casual observer of golf club trends—and you’re likely to get a dissertation about iron lofts. Specifically, something like, “Of course you hit your 7-iron 175 yards. It now has the loft of a 5-iron.”

The idea is that iron lofts over the last 30 years continually have gotten stronger and stronger in a search for more distance. Does it work? The answer is, of course it does and incredibly well at that. Except in those cases where it doesn’t. It all depends. For each player, the truth lies somewhere in the mysteries of swing speed, launch angle and landing angle, and while the industry has fully embraced iron lofts that in some cases are two and three clubs stronger than they were a generation ago, making them work for you ultimately requires re-thinking the makeup of your iron set.

First, a word about loft. It seems logical to believe that whatever the loft of a club is that’s the angle that the ball launches into the air. Of course, because this is golf, that doesn’t happen. For example, according to Trackman, a PGA Tour player launches a 7-iron (around 30 degrees of loft) at 16 degrees, while an LPGA Tour player launches a similarly lofted 7-iron at 19 degrees. The reason, of course, is because the club is coming into the ball on a downward angle that delofts the club. Or at least that’s what happens with an elite player’s swing.

All of which brings us back to the current trend of strong iron lofts. By one recent measurement some irons on the market today are three-and-a-half clubs ( clubs, not degrees ) stronger than those of a generation ago. That means some 7-irons today have the loft of strong 4-irons from the 1970s. Today, many 7-irons are less than 30 degrees of loft. A generation ago, 4-irons were 28 degrees. Technological advances are fueling this change. Not only do irons with thinner faces launch the ball with more heat, those thinner-faced irons can sometimes launch shots higher. As well, today’s irons can get away with less loft because these multi-material designs force more mass lower in the clubhead to help shots launch higher.

At least that’s the theory.

MORE: The best training aids to help work on every part of your golf game this season

When we have players at the Hot List hit all kinds of irons, it isn’t always the case that stronger-lofted 7-irons launch the ball similarly to (or even higher than) weaker-lofted 7-irons. Generally, we see some moderate swing-speed players (around 80 miles per hour with the driver, for example) produce launch angles that pretty much reflect the loft of the club they’re hitting. That is, shots with higher lofts launch higher and shots with lower lofts— regardless of whatever flight-enhancing technology lies under the hood—launch lower. In one example, using the MLM2 Pro launch monitor from Rapsodo, the 7-iron launch angle for a stronger lofted game improvement iron (26.5-degree loft) versus a traditionally lofted players iron (32 degrees) was 5.7 degrees lower—almost exactly the difference in the actual lofts.

However, when you look at a faster swinger (110 miles per hour driver swing speed), that player was able to produce launch angles that saw little change despite the strengthening lofts. His launch angle with a 31-degree, flexible-faced 7-iron compared to a 34-degree 7-iron blade was actually about half a degree higher.

LAUNCH CODE: In this test data from the Cool Clubs swing robot, as tabulated by Golf Digest Technical Panel member Tom Mase, retired Ph.D. professor of mechanical engineering at Cal Poly, many of the lofts on the game-improvement irons (blue) and players distance irons (orange) are stronger than those of the muscleback blades (green). But their launch angles are often as high or higher.

In robot testing from Cool Clubs, the perennial Golf Digest America’s Best Clubfitters honoree and home to its own swing robot for product research purposes, we saw even more consistent evidence that irons with more technology under the hood launch the ball higher and faster. The majority of stronger-lofted game-improvement irons, despite having the lowest lofts, produced higher launch angles than more traditional-lofted (and technology light) muscleback blade irons. Specifically, the average 7-iron loft across a range of game-improvement irons was more than four degrees stronger than the average 7-iron loft across a similar range of muscleback blade irons. Even so, the clubs produced a similar range of launch angles. For instance a 28.5-degree game-improvement 7-iron and a 34-degree blade iron were producing exactly the same launch angle.

No less important, of course, the game-improvement irons in our player testing carried an average of 12 yards farther and as much as 20 yards farther than the blade irons.

With all this uncertainty about what stronger-lofted irons might mean for each individual player’s game, it’s probably best to remember that each club in your bag should produce sufficient distance gaps (that may mean two or more different kinds of irons throughout the bag to make up a blended set). You also want to see consistent dispersion and of course you want those longer shots to stay on the green when they land on the green.

If you're confused about when you should transition out of one iron and into another kind of iron (or a hybrid or a higher-lofted fairway wood), don't worry. The best fitters and leading equipment manufacturers have been wrestling with this idea for some time, and many have solutions. Titleist fitters, for example, point to the necessity of having at least five miles per hour of ball speed between each club in your set. At Mizuno, their research shows every swing speed has what they call a "threshold loft," basically a point in the set where a player is going to have to change from an iron to a hybrid or a hybrid to a fairway wood to get the right distance gaps. Meanwhile, Ping fitters use a system called Co-Pilot that among its features uses fitting data and playing characteristics to determine what clubs should be in a player's bag.

Among the features of Ping's Co-Pilot web application for fitters is a tool that determines set makeup based on a players's 7-iron data.

"A very challenging problem we've helped [fitters] solve is what is the right set makeup," said Marty Jertson, Ping's vice president of fitting and performance. "So you can fit a golfer for a 7-iron, get their launch conditions and we can help tell you the longest iron in the bag and how to pair hybrids and fairway woods together."

The real challenge with all of these ideas, of course, is that while there's value in knowing where your iron set breaks down, there needs to be a way to get confident (by trying all of these alternatives) in what kinds of mid- and long-iron replacements will optimize your game. It's not all that intuitive, and in some cases, it might mean a player might not need a 4-iron or even a 4-hybrid but go right from her 5-iron to a 3-hybrid, seemingly skipping a club altogether. What that ultimately means is that you (and your fitter, of course) should be paying as much attention to the carry distance and the launch angle as you pay to the landing angle.

What’s landing angle? Well, that’s a topic for another day …

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How Far Should You Hit A 7 Iron? (Complete Overview)

If a golfer wants to play golf at the scratch level they will want to hit a 7 iron at least 150 yards.  If a golfer is simply trying to reach the single digit handicap level, they should hit a 7 iron at least 140 yards.  If you want to break 100, the goal should be to hit the 7 iron in the air each time at least 120 yards.

The best golfers in the game of golf have turned to increasing the distance they hit each club in the bag.  Of course as a golfer increases driver swing speed, he or she will also hit their irons further.

Distance dominates at this point over the course of many rounds.  The shorter hitter can win a match or two or a tournament or two, but the golfer with additional swing speed and distance has the advantage week in and week out.

Did you know? The average carry distance of a 7 iron on the PGA Tour is 172 yards with a ball speed of 120mph. The average carry distance of a 7 iron on the LPGA Tour is 141 yards with a ball speed of 104mph. https://blog.trackmangolf.com/trackman-average-tour-stats/

How Far Should You Hit A 7 Iron?

Quick breakdown:.

• Scratch Level: At least 150 yards
• Single Digit Level: At least 140 yards
• Break 100: In the air every time and 120 yards.

Related Post: How far should you hit a 5 iron?

My Journey: I currently carry my 7 iron right around 167 yards. If I really go at it, I can hit it close to 180, so the 167 yards is a controlled 7 iron that allow me to control the ball flight and the overall distance. I want to stay in control with my irons and make an aggressive, yet controlled swing that has a consistent ball flight!

Below, I will dive into how you can increase your distance with your 7 iron and also control your distances at a quality level!  But first, some key information on how far a 7 iron should fly.

Did you know that the average driver distance of a scratch golfer is 251 yards?  To reach more about playing golf at the scratch level, check out this link: How to become a scratch golfer

Here is a quick reference chart for many of the common golf clubs found in a bag:

How long does it take to become a scratch golfer?

If you are someone looking to hit your 7 iron further, consider the different factors that influence distance with every club in the bag.

Factors That Influence Distance with a 7 Iron

Clubhead speed.

• Launch Angle

This is the single most important factor when it comes to distance.  You can have great spin rate, launch angle and the perfectly custom fit club for your game, but if you can’t produce the right swing speed, you will struggle with distance.  Even with everything else being optimum, you will struggle to hit the ball as far as you might wish.

How to hit a 7 iron 200 yards? (4 Recommendations)

The most elite golfers on tour with the highest swing speed can hit their 7 iron over 200 yards when needed.  The great news is that amateurs can increase their swing speed and hit their club over 150 yards when needed.

The longest drivers on tour will swing their driver between 120 and 130 miles per hour, producing an impressive ball speed of between 170-195 miles per hour.  When they are swinging the driver this fast, they will also swing their 7 irons well above the average.

Check out below our number one tip to gain additional clubhead speed.  With this training device below, you can expect to gain 5-8 miles per hour in clubhead speed as early as your first training session.

With the SuperSpeed System detailed below, you can expect new distance with your driver and every club in the bag.

Once you get the right swing speed, now we have to find the center of the clubface.  If you can swing a 7 iron at a 120 miles per hour, but only hit the sweet spot 50% of the time, but at 117 miles per hour can hit the sweet spot 95% of the time, swing at the 117mphs.  The key is to train at higher speeds and then play below your max speed to have max distance and control.

Ball speed is a combination of your clubhead speed combined with how centered the hit is.  High club head speed with an off center hit will rob you of your highest potential ball speed. 

The golfer that can find the right combination of clubhead speed and centered hits will have the highest ball speed.  Some golfers will gain ball speed by slowing down 1-3 miles per hour with their clubhead speed and maximize their on centered his, also known as the smash factor in golf.

How to hit a 7 iron straight?

The best way to increase your ball speed is to increase your clubhead speed and train at fast levels and then when on the course settle in at about 90% of your maximum speed, helping you to strike the center of the clubface.

The combination of a high swing speed with a shot on the sweet spot will help the golfer gets to the highest distance, but there is more!

For a 7 iron, most golfers will want to have a spin rate in the 7000 RPM range.  If the spin rate gets too high you will lose distance and come up short.  A spin rate that is too high will often cause difficulties with shots into the wind.  

If your spin rate is too low, you will get extra distance, but struggle to stop the ball on the green or to have consistency in the distance you carry your irons.  You will find yourself carrying shots too far if your spin rate is inconsistent.

How far should you hit a 3 wood?

When it comes to irons, you want to hit your irons within a certain range.  For example, if you hit your 7 iron between 150 and 155 yards that is fine, as long as one time you don’t hit it 170 and the next time 140.  Having the precision and a shorter range will help you score better.

There is an ideal launch angle with every club in the bag to maximize distance.  Too high or too low and you will lose distance.  You also have to be aware of the wind on every shot.  The professional golfers are known for hitting their long irons high and their short irons low.  They control the launch angle through the loft presented at impact. 

How to hit a 7 iron (5 Keys and Tips)

The best golfers are able to hit both lower shots and higher shots with every club in the bag to play the course and the conditions for that day.

How To Hit Your 7 Iron Further ?

The number one tip is to swing faster.  How do you accomplish this?  Through training!  

What is the best training option?  SuperSpeed Golf!   The three speed sticks that come with the purchase of the SuperSpeed System have a club that is 20% lighter, 10% lighter and 5% heavier.  The protocols are simple to follow and take 15-30 minutes per training session and you train every other day.  

Golfers can expect to see a 5-8% increase as early as the first session and the speed will become more permanent after about 30 days of training.  Stick with the training for a continued increase in swing speed, which will come at about a 1-2 miles per hour increase every several months.  The thought process or science behind this approach is known as overspeed training.  

Why do my irons go right?

The idea is that you are training both your mind and your body to swing faster than you normally do.  The mind and body start to adapt to this new speed as the mind builds confidence in doing this safely and the body trains to move faster.

The SuperSpeed System will help you experience additional speed through every club in the bag and you will soon find yourself hitting the ball further, hitting the ball closer and making more putts. 

The analytics are pretty clear in golf!  The further you hit your driver, the shorter approach shot you have left.  The shorter approach shot, results in a closer proximity to the pin on average.  With the final outcome being more made putts because you are putting putts closer to the hole.  The make percentage on the PGA tour from 8 feet is significantly better than 15 feet.  The bottom line is that you need shorter putts to make more putts and this starts on the tee by hitting your driver further!

Check current price on SuperSpeed Golf, here!

MAJOR KEY: Understanding How Far You Hit Each Iron

I would highly recommend each golfer create a distance chart like the sample below:

This might be the most important information you can use to help you play quality golf.  I have heard so many stories and have seen it first hand where golfers completely over estimate how far they hit each iron.

They hit one 7 iron 165 yards one time and think this is their carry distance.  So they step up to a 165 yard shot, hit the 7 iron and end up in a bunker.  They blade it out of the bunker and are looking at a double bogey as their reality.  Instead, if they had the right club and hit the 6 iron, their chance of hitting the middle of the green would increase greatly!

Why do my irons go left?

How can you create your own chart?

Best option: i would highly recommend a launch monitor.

These portable devices can be used at the driving range, golf course or set up in your home net or golf simulator.  These devices are game changers not only on being able to map your bag and know your distances, but they also provide quality feedback after on every shot and provide the following information:

• Carry Distance
• Total Distance

This information will help you map your bag, decide on which clubs are best for your game, develop a stock shot and much more.  I love using my SkyTrak 365 days a year in my golf simulator setup.

Best swing path for irons?

The process for mapping your bag can looking something like this:

• Hit 5 shots with each club in your bag.
• Log the carry distance and total distance for each shot.
• Eliminate any outlier numbers (poor hits or low spin rates).
• Take the average and create a map of your bag.

If you visit any PGA Tour event you will see plenty of golfers utilizing their launch monitors.  While most can’t afford a Trackman, there are some very affordable options in the 500-2000 dollar range.  I own the SkyTrak and think the world of it.  

Here are the top 3 options to check out:

• SkyTrak Launch Monitor
• FlightScope Mevo+ Launch Monitor
• Mevo Launch Monitor

Final Thoughts: Have Fun!

Whether you are trying to hit your 7 iron further or more accurate with your distance control, make sure you have fun on the journey!  HItting quality shots makes golf fun and the more you hit, the more fun the game becomes.  Distance is vital in today’s game.  No longer can we use the excuse that we are just getting older and losing distance.  Golfers in their 50s and 60s continue to compete and win through adding distance even as they age.

Wish you hit the ball further?  Here are two great resources:

• SuperSpeed Golf – Read our Full Review
• Gain 30-40 yards in 30 Days – Swing Man Golf

My Secret To Golf Improvement

Let’s face it, in order to get really good at golf, we must practice frequently.  About four years ago, I made the leap and invested in a golf simulator build for my garage.  I went with a SkyTrak Launch Monitor and the TGC software and can now play over 100,000 courses including Augusta, Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black, Whistling Straits. St. Andrews and many other of the top 100 courses in the world.

This golf simulator setup, which is more affordable that you might imagine, has been a game changer.  I can now play golf everyday of the year regardless of rain, snow, cold weather or time of day.  I can practice or play rounds of golf.  I can stand in the 11th fairway at Augusta and with the auto-rewind feature I am able to practice my approach shots from various differences.

It is worth checking out through Rain or Shine Golf as they offer some incredible packages along with financing offers that are difficult to beat.

Some direct links to Rain or Shine Golf for pricing and financing:

• Rain or Shine Golf
• Rain or Shine Golf Financing Offers
• Rain or Shine Golf Packages

Take Action – What You Can Do Today to Get Better

What does this mean for you?  I believe in the following recipe to get better:

1 – Improve your motion in the golf swing by identifying a golf instructor.  Here are some options:

Here is a list of golf instructors that we have reviewed:

• George Gankas
• Bobby Lopez
• Shawn Clement
• Mike Malaska
• Jim Venetos
• Monte Scheinblum

2 – Train to swing faster and improve your swing speed.  Here are some options:

Looking to gain more Speed and Distance in your swing. Two Options:

3 – Understand course strategy and work to break through your next barrier.  Here is a series on breaking through:

We have provided guides on how to break 100, 90, 80 and 70. Check out more below, if interested.

• How to Break 100
• How to Break 90
• How to Break 80
• How to Break 70

4 – Practice Frequently

Did you know that I build a golf simulator in my garage and have played over 500 rounds of golf on my SkyTrak system?  It has been a game changer and one worth checking out. Here are some of my other posts on golf simulators frequently asked questions:

• Is a Golf Simulator Worth It?
• How to Build a Golf Simulator?
• What is the Best Golf Simulator?
• Golf Simulator Accessories?
• How to Build a Golf Simulator for under $7000
• Top 11 Reasons to Buy a SkyTrak
• How to Build a Golf Simulator for Under $1000
• Why Build A Golf Simulator?
• What Space is Needed?
• Can A Golf Simulator Improve My Game?
• How Much Does A Golf Simulator Cost?
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Golf Club Distance Charts By Age, Gender And Skill Level

Last Updated on January 9, 2024 by Matt Greene

How far should you hit the ball?

How do you compare to others?

It's always good to know that age, gender, and skillset are the biggest differentiators so you don't make unrealistic comparisons.

I did so much research on this article to bring you the most up to date information to help you quickly skim the tables and charts about golf distance.

My golf distance charts show the key elements that influence how far you can hit each golf club: 

• Swing speed
• Smash factor
• Quality and optimization of equipment

These factors are all heavily influenced by your physiology, skill, age and strength or flexibility levels. Very often, you can optimize each area, with some training or coaching or both.

Golf Club Distance Chart by Swing Speed

Swing speed is a major determining factor the golf club distances. It is not the only factor but if 100 people strike the ball the same, the fastest swings will carry the ball further.

• Most golfers are around 90 mph driver swing speed. 
• The average swing speed on the PGA Tour is around 114 mph. 
• 150 mph is the top range and only long drive competitors will be swinging toward this range.

NOTE: The swing speed at the top of each column is driver swing speed. We use this as a general gauge to estimate the distance of each club thereafter.

How do I swing the club faster?

You've compared yourself to the numbers in the chart but you want to hit it longer. Almost everyone does and there are 3 ways to swing the club faster:

• Get lessons on proper mechanics with a professional swing coach. They will utilize all your physiological elements and limitations to the maximum, as well as help you hit the ball in the center of the club face. You can add as much as 10 mph to your driver swing speed with correct technique.
• Get stronger and more mobile in the gym. Strength training plus mobility work with a trainer will increase your swing speed guaranteed. You will have a wider range of motion in your muscles and your strength will 100% translate into more speed. You can add 10-20mph to your swing depending on how advanced your strength and mobility currently is.
• Get lighter golf equipment fitted to your swing. Lighter shafts can help increase your swing speed 2-5 mph.

These are the only ways to improve swing speed but the MOST important factor is the coaching and practice so that you can HIT THE SWEET SPOT of the golf club. 

The center strike means you send as much energy into the ball as possible and we measure how well you hit the ball using the Smash Factor.

What is  Smash Factor ?

Smash Factor is ball speed divided by club speed.

For example: 150 mph ball speed / 100 mph swing speed = 1.50 Smash Factor

The number calculated gives a ratio to show how much energy is moved from the club head to the golf ball at impact.

Low Smash Factor numbers mean less energy is transferred, while higher Smash Factor numbers mean you send more energy from your golf club into the golf ball.

The optimum Smash Factor number for excellent ball striking with the driver is 1.50 Smash Factor.

Ideal Smash Factor for every club

The PGA Tour golfers are the best in the world so we can use their averages to assume the best smash factors in the world. If you can attain these smash factor numbers as stated by Trackman , you are striking the ball as good as you possibly can.

Note how the smash factor decreases as the loft increases.

Skill level affects smash factor 

Distance is affected by the swing speed but MAINLY the quality of the strike related to that swing speed.

In other words, how close to the center of the club face you hit the ball will determine how your swing speed power is transferred into the golf ball.

If you employ a swing coach, they will assist you in hitting the ball in the middle of the face, or closer to the middle.

That will take your existing swing speed and optimize it by being more efficient with where you hit the ball on the club. 

The measurement we use for the quality of your strike is called Smash Factor.

Equipment affects swing speed and smash factor

The pros on tour have optimized equipment to their specific technique and skill level as well as body shape and strength.

The same swing speed in a PGA Tour pro will send the ball much further than an amateur golfer of higher handicap who has a similar swing speed.

The PGA Tour players technique is perfect so if you and a Tour pro hit the ball the same, the pro would still hit the ball further because their equipment has been customized to their exact swing.  

A fitting can help to optimize your strength and swing for more distance.

Average Golf Club Distance For Male Golfers By Skill Level

From 'Good Golfer' onward, the 2 iron down to 5 iron should improve as confidence and technique improve, thus bringing more swing speed. 

Beginner Golfer:  New to the game - first 6-12 months.

Average Golfer:  15-24 handicap .

Good Golfer:  6-14 handicap.

Excellent Golfer:  Below 6 handicap.

Swing speed charts by age and gender

Swing speed is a vital factor in determining the distance you hit the ball.

The swing speed, with a strike near the middle of the club face makes the ball go further.

A poor strike with high swing speed will go less distance. 

A pro golfer swinging at the same speed as an amateur gets wildly different distance numbers because they hit the ball in the center of the face often. 

Therefore, if you want to improve your distance with the same swing speed, you can work on improving your strike closer to the middle of the face.

Average swing speed by age and gender chart

In this chart we show the 50th percentile driver swing speed for each gender and age range according to the research done by TPI .

Driver Swing Speed Chart by Golf Skill Level

Confidence and skill make a big difference when hitting the driver efficiently and out the sweet spot.

Beginners with a driver  will be more tentative and have less effective mechanics.

Mid handicappers will be more adept at the driver  because of experience or lessons.

Advanced golfers swing with confidence from hitting a lot of golf balls and taking lessons with a pro.

PGA Tour golfers have optimized every aspect of the game with the driver and are the very tip of the spear. 

Is a 250 yard drive good?

Yes it is very good.  According to Arccos  and Shotscope , between 15% and 31% of golfers hit 250 yards or more.

Here is a video of me breaking it down.

Ball Speed To Club Head Speed Chart for Driver

The ball speed off the driver face is dependent on the strike.

If your strike or Smash Factor is good, you will hit the ball further with your swing speed than the same speed with a bad strike.

Below, we take the club head speed and use a Smash Factor of around 1.42 which is 0.08 away from a perfect strike.

What swing speed hits 250 yard drives?

A swing speed of around 105 mph with the driver, and ball speed of around 150 mph  will produce a 250 yard drive.

Ball Speed To Club Head Speed for 7 iron

A 7 iron optimal smash factor is 1.33. That is the PGA Tour average.  Remember for the driver it is 1.50

The ball speed off the 7 iron is determined by the swing speed and smash factor.

As the clubs get shorter, the ideal smash factor actually changes.

What distance will you get from a 7 iron at every speed of swing?

What swing speed hits the 7 iron 150 yards?

A swing speed of around 76 mph with the 7 iron, ball speed of around 105 mph and dynamic loft of 21°  will produce a 150 yard carry shot.

Golf Club Distance Charts Other Important Factors

Every club has a different loft and more loft goes less distance, while less loft goes longer distance in combination with longer golf shafts. 

Driver usually goes furthest while the lob wedge around 60 degrees goes the shortest. 

The golf clubs of today go a lot further since the manufacturers started creating cavity back golf clubs in combination with lower lofts for the same clubs. 

Every club is between 2 and 5 degrees lower in loft in the current day, which automatically increases distance by up to 15 yards per iron compared to prior times. Driver lofts cannot get much lower as people will not be able to hit them. In order to hit a driver with a loft below 9 degrees, your swing speed needs to be incredibly fast. 

An important factor to note for slower swing speeds, is that a higher lofted fairway wood or higher lofted driver can actually GAIN you distance because low lofted clubs are harder to launch at slower swings. Most golfers should be playing fairway woods with a loft that does not go below 16 or 17 degrees . 

The club heads are bigger for all golf clubs in modern times with much larger sweet spots. With the addition of lighter shafts in both the irons and the woods, the ball speeds and swing speeds are higher as well. Check out our article on the flex of shafts in the current game. 

Golf Club Distance Charts of PGA Tour Golfers

Why are modern golfers longer than prior generations, physical fitness.

Most modern pros are in the gym multiple times per week and in the physio offices often. In prior generations during the Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus days, the pros were regular people who even used to enjoy a smoke and a drink on the course. 

Bryson Dechambeau is an example of someone who bulked up in order to hit it further and it made a big difference. The side effects of that can be disputed as he has slimmed down again.

Tiger Woods was one of the first modern day pros to begin working in the gym. His huge transformation to a big, strong guy inspired a whole new generation of golfers and now most up and coming pros are hitting the ball longer than even this generation of pros.

Club advancements

Lofts have changed and the lower lofts in irons will change how far the ball appears to go with the same 'number' iron.

A 7 iron from the 80s may have had 40° of loft while a current 7 iron can have as low as 28° of loft. That 12 degree difference makes a 20-30 yard difference in distance. 

The other important factor especially with the woods and drivers, is the materials of the clubs. The drivers now are lightweight titanium and carbon, with graphite shafts, optimized for huge distance.

That alone makes an astonishing difference when we compare to the old persimmon wooden clubs and heavy steel shafts.

The golf ball changed a lot with the release of the Pro V1. Golf balls just went further than ever before. 

They spin less, they go straighter and they have advanced to a point that the ruling authorities of golf want to make them go shorter to preserve the golf courses.

If the pros hit the ball too long, they need to extend the golf courses, and there is a lkmited amount fo land available. 

The balata golf ball is significantly shorter than the current urethane covered solid core golf balls they use today on the Tour. 

You can compare how you shape up against the average golfer, the senior golfer, the pro golfer and the advanced golfer. 

The key though is to understand your own game and your distances so you can more effectively plan your game and piece together a good golf score. When you fully understand and accept your distances that you hit the golf ball, you will score better.

For the pros and the advanced players, the distance they hit each club is not a matter of ego. It's a matter of 'which club gets the job done?' and they use that.

You can too, whichever distance you hit it.

Golf Club Distance Chart

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This golf club distance chart will help provide you with a guide to how far you should hit your golf clubs. You’ll also be able to tell what level you’re at compared to the pros and how increasing your swing speed will impact your yardage.

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Golf Club Distance Chart by Swing Speed

This table from Trackman shows the average distance for golf clubs based on the swing speed of a driver. Of course, your distances will vary based on how well you’re striking the ball, but this cheat sheet should give you a good idea of how far you can expect your clubs to go when hit well.

Note that these are carry numbers. So you might expect from 0-10 yards of extra distance depending on the club, how it’s struck, and where it lands.

Printable Golf Club Distance Chart

If you’d like to print this chart out, click on the image below or download this golf club distance chart pdf .

Average Swing Speed by Player Type

Here are the average swing speeds by type of player. These numbers vary widely, especially among amateurs, but they can give you an idea of where you stand among your peers.

Average Swing Speed by Handicap

The distance you can hit your clubs directly correlates with your potential handicap. Of course, your actual handicap number will vary based on all the factors of your game, but these are the expected averages for males and females.

Average Driver Distance by Age

The table below shows the average driving distance by age. Your actual numbers will vary based on your fitness and skill. As people age, they tend to lose fast twitch muscle fiber and flexibility unless they’re actively working to maintain them.

How to Find Your Driver Swing Speed

There are several ways to find your swing speed to place yourself on this chart.

The simplest way is to get the yardage for one of your clubs, such as the driver, and match that yardage to the chart. You should find one of the columns closely matches your yardages. Ensure you’re tracking average yardage and not your best drive to get accurate numbers.

Here are several other ways:

• Use a golf simulator to get an accurate swing speed number. A device like a Trackman or a Skytrak should be able to provide you with this data. If you don’t have a simulator, you may be able to find somewhere nearby where you can rent time in a simulator bay.
• Use a launch monitor like the PRGR (around $200), which accurately measures speed.

How to Make Your Own Club Distance Card

To make your own club distance card, you’ll need to start by measuring each club’s carry and/or total distance. There are several ways to get this data:

• A golf simulator (you can rent simulator time if you don’t have access)
• A launch monitor (such as the PRGR mentioned above)
• A golf tracker (such as the Arccos Caddie )
• A range finder and some time at the driving range (this approach is less precise and takes extra effort)

Choose which data is most helpful. For example, carry distances are useful for hitting a green or ensuring you can get over trouble, and the total distance helps you know your range. You can also track distances for partial swings (like a 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 wedge).

After you’ve gathered all the numbers, there are several ways you can use them to make your club choices easier on the course:

• Paper – the most basic way is to write them down on some note paper; you can use the templates below for an idea of what to write down.
• Phone – you can save these numbers as a note or document for reference if your phone is easily accessible during your golf round. Apps like the Arccos Caddie (mentioned above) will also track this for you.
• Print Out – we’ve included some sample templates below to give you ideas on how to design a card.

Once you have your distance card, you can laminate and carry it, put it in a scorecard holder, attach it to your bag with a bag tag holder , or tape it to your push cart.

You should expect to hit a 7-iron between 130 and 160 yards. Each iron should vary by about 8 to 10 yards (e.g., if your 7 goes 150, your 8 should go around 140). This will change depending on your swing speed, which is related to your technique, flexibility, fitness, and height.

An average male swings the driver at 94 mph, traveling around 240 yards. However, most amateurs don’t hit the ball perfectly, so this will often fall short of this potential yardage when mishit. A PGA Tour player hits the driver an average of 295 yards (some are much longer, like DeChambeau at 320 yds). An LPGA player drives the ball around 240 yards in total.

In 2021 Kyle Berkshire hit a ball speed of 233.4 mph with a swing speed of 153.3 mph. His swing speeds have been slightly higher, but ball speed ultimately factors most into the distance.

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• https://blog.trackmangolf.com/trackman-average-tour-stats/

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JOHN T. HARTMANN

Last check, my golf swing speed has been around 98 to 100mph. So as a reference I hit my 7-Iron about 165yds on average, pitching wedge would be 130 to 140yds and driver 230 to 260yds depending upon contact and degree of flight. I can handle tee spots up to 6700 to 6800yds. However, my wife thinks I should “play-up” because my scores are “mid 90’s on challenging course, but my issues have always been the short game, not distance. What do you suggest?

Regarding John Hartmann’s comment….play the tees where you have the most fun. If all your buddies are playing from the same tees as you maybe you want to just keep playing those same tees with your friends. Most of us are just playing for fun. Play where you have the most fun but if I were you I’d at least give it a try moving up. 6800 yards is a lot of golf course for weekend golfers. Who knows, you might have more fun making lower scores from closer tees.

Yeah, play whichever tees you like, but like SS said 6800 is probably a lot if you’re not hitting a driver at least 260+… if you take a look at the par 3 distances, and shots you may have to hit into greens on a 2nd or third shot (after subtracting your avg driver distance) it’ll help you figure out what to play. I’m going to have a lot more fun hitting irons into a green and having some birdie chances then if I’m always trying to crank a fairway wood in and missing or having long putts.

I’m 80 years old and hit my driver pretty consistently 200-210. Since moving to the up tees I have had so much more fun. Now it’s driver and a medium iron rather than driver, fairway wood, pitching wedge. Having a chance to make some birdies makes all the difference in enjoyment for me.

Golf Club Distances: How Far Should You Hit Your Irons?

The Golf Club Distance Chart—and Why You Shouldn't Worry About It

Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism.

• Variation in Golfers' Distances

Learning Your Yardages

Golf club distance chart.

How far are you supposed to hit each of your golf clubs? What is the golf club distance for each of your clubs? These are among the most-asked questions from newbies to golf. But the only completely honest answer is: It depends.

It depends on a lot of factors: the clubs you are using, the balls you are using, the conditions under which you play (hard fairway or soft fairway? windy or calm? humid or dry? etc.), your gender and age, your physical fitness, coordination and athleticism, your swing speed, how solidly you are connecting with the ball, and so on.

We'll share a golf club yardage chart below, but first, let's explain why you really shouldn't pay much attention to it or to others showing golf club distances that you can find on the Web.

Variation in Golfers' Distances

The average yardages for each golf club depends, and it varies widely from golfer to golfer. One person's 5-iron distance is another person's 3-iron distance is another person's 7-iron distance.

This is the most important fact to take away from this article: There is no wrong golf club distance, there is only your distance. And knowing your distances (also known as "knowing your yardages") is much more important than knowing how far each club is "supposed" to go.

Here's an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest , average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.

The moral of that story? Don't compare yourself with the world's best players. Although some recreational players do outhit the pros, they are rare and you probably aren't one of them.

You'll quickly get an idea of whether you are a "long" hitter or "short" hitter by simply playing golf and comparing yourself to those you play with. (There's also an easy but time-consuming method of calculating your own, personal golf club yardages.) There's no shame in being a short hitter, and being a long hitter doesn't guarantee anything, and certainly not a lower score.

And of course, hitting the ball far doesn't matter at all if you can't also hit it straight or then get the ball onto the green.

But you didn't click on this topic to read all this, did you? You want that distance chart! OK, we'll give you a distance chart, but consider everything you've read to this point to be caveats on this subject.

The yardages listed in the chart below show a range for average amateurs, both male and female. As you'll see, the ranges are quite large and represent short hitters, medium hitters, and long hitters. (There are, of course, people who hit it longer, just as there are people who hit it shorter.)

Hybrids are numbered based on the iron they are intended to replace in your bag. A 4-hybrid, for example, is numbered thusly because the manufacturer is saying it replaces a 4-iron. A 5-hybrid is equivalent to a 5-iron, and so on.

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Tee Precision

What Is The Average Golfer’s 7 Iron Distance?

A large number of golfers want to know the average distance of the seven iron because 7 iron is one of the most used golf clubs. And the average distance it can be hit varies by ability and by age. But for the most part, here is a break down of the average 7 iron distance:

For new golfers, the 7 iron becomes their best friend. It is a comfortable club to learn to hit and offer both trajectory and distance when struck appropriately. Mostly the beginners hit a full 7 iron 60 yards( women) and 100 yards (men).

If the Golf ball is not traveling this far with the 7 iron, some few tips can be used to get better contact :

• Play the ball in the middle of the feet.
• Press hands over the golf ball and applies more weight on your front hip.
• Rotate your hips during the swing and hit down at the ground,  not the ball.
• Transfer your weight all the way on your front leg and point your body at the target.

Intermediate Golfers

Intermediate golfers are any golfer that shoots” bogey “golf or a score of 95 for 18 holes. When intermediate golfers hit a 7 iron, the ball travels 135 yards for men and 75 yards for women.

When you compare, intermediate golfers have pastor clubhead speed than the beginners which gives them more distance. The issue with these golfers is inconsistency. Sometimes they hit their 7 iron 150 yards and the next they hit it at 120 yards.

To be more consistent with the 7 iron, use the tips given below:

• You should slow down the backswing by half of what you swing currently.
• keep your weight more on the front leg when setting up to the ball.
• You should feel like the arms are dropping down at the ball.
• Hold your finish for 3 seconds and look down your target line.

These tips help intermediate golfers find a rhythm in their golfing swing, which adds repetitive swing motions that help with distance consistency .

Advanced Golfers

Advanced golfers are players who can shoot at an 18 hole score of 82 or better. They usually have superb distance control and hit the ball a lot further combining sweet spot and clubhead speed contact.

They can hit the 7 iron 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women). It takes a lot of time and patience to get to this level hitting golf balls at the driving range, taking lessons, or playing a lot of golf , but you get there. 

PGA Tour Golfers

On TV the golfers are the best in the world. For men, the average PGA Tour player hits their 7 iron 185 yards. For women, they hit their 7 iron 160 yards. Most pros spend their entire life swinging golf clubs, due to which they can hit the ball at such far distances.

They have amazing flexibility to rotate around the Golf ball at high rates while staying in the Golf posture.

Women 7 Iron Distance

The average distance that women can hit a 7 iron in golf can vary significantly depending on several factors. First and foremost, a player’s skill level plays a crucial role in determining the distance they can achieve with a 7 iron. Professional female golfers, who have honed their skills through years of practice and training, can hit a 7 iron much farther than amateur or recreational players. On average, professional female golfers can hit a 7 iron around 150 to 160 yards or more, although some may achieve even greater distances.

For amateur female golfers, the average distance golfers hit with a 7 iron typically ranges from 100 to 130 yards. Beginners or those with less experience may fall toward the lower end of this range, while more seasoned amateurs can reach closer to the upper limit. The individual’s average swing speed, technique, and physical fitness also influence how far they can hit a 7 iron. Golf clubs and ball technology have also evolved over the years, impacting distance. Modern clubs, with their improved design and materials, may allow players to achieve slightly greater distances compared to older equipment.

It’s important to note that these are just averages, and there is a wide range of abilities among female golfers. Some women may hit a 7 iron shorter or longer distances than the averages mentioned, and the key to improving one’s distance lies in consistent practice, proper coaching, and refining one’s golf swing.

Senior Golfer’s Distances

The distance that senior golfers can achieve with a 7 iron is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, physical condition, skill level, and equipment. Generally, senior golfers tend to experience a decrease in average swing speeds and power as they age, which can impact their club distances compared to their younger counterparts. On average, senior male golfers may hit a 7 iron around 120 to 140 yards, while senior female golfers typically achieve distances of 80 to 100 yards. However, these figures can vary widely from one senior golfer to another.

It’s essential to emphasize that maintaining or even improving 7 iron distance for senior golfers is possible with the right approach. Staying physically active and engaging in golf-specific fitness exercises can help seniors maintain their strength and flexibility, which in turn can lead to better distance control. Moreover, modern golf club technology, with advancements in clubhead design and materials, can benefit senior golfers by increasing forgiveness and distance potential. Custom-fitted clubs that are suited to a senior golfer’s swing can make a substantial difference in their 7 iron distances, allowing them to enjoy the game to its fullest.

Senior golfers should focus on their individual abilities and work with golf professionals to optimize their swing mechanics and club selection. While aging may naturally lead to some reduction in distance, the enjoyment and satisfaction of playing golf can still be experienced fully by adapting to one’s capabilities and making necessary adjustments in their game.

Finding Your Average 7 Iron Distance

Finding your average 7 iron distance through a simple practice session is an excellent way to gauge your typical yardage with this club. To get an accurate estimate, follow these steps:

• Warm-Up: Start by warming up with a few easy swings to get a feel for your 7 iron. Ensure your body is loose, and you’re making consistent contact with the ball.
• Hit Ten Golf Balls: Take out 10 golf balls and hit them one by one with your 7 iron. Try to maintain the same swing speed and tempo for each shot, as consistency is key. Note the distance each ball travels. It’s essential to strike the balls under similar conditions, such as on a level surface and with minimal wind interference.
• Calculate the Average: After hitting all 10 balls, add up the distances they traveled and then divide by 10. This will give you the average distance you can achieve with your 7 iron. For example, if your 10 shots covered distances of 130, 135, 125, 140, 128, 132, 136, 127, 138, and 131 yards, the average would be (130 + 135 + 125 + 140 + 128 + 132 + 136 + 127 + 138 + 131) / 10 = 132.2 yards.

By repeating this process over several practice sessions and under various conditions, you can refine your average 7 iron distance and gain a better understanding of your club distances. This knowledge will be valuable when making club selections and approaching shots on the golf course.

Bounce: 7 Iron Chipping

It can be beneficial sometimes to chip with the 7 iron.

To effectively chip with the 7 iron :

• Grab the 7 iron and set up to the shot.
• Narrow your golf stance and apply more weight on your front hip .
• Take two small steps towards the ball, raising the 7 iron more up on its toe. This stance feels similar to putting a stroke.
• Make a controlled swing using the shoulders at the ball, making sure the weight does not waiver from where you started.
• The ball will be low to the ground and have a lot of rolls, helping to get the ball onto the green and avoid any chunked or top golf shots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum distance a beginner should hit a 7 iron.

This can vary due to strength and technique, but I think the max distance someone would find with a 7 iron when starting out would be in the 160 yard range.

Is It Possible To Hit A 7 Iron 150 Yards?

Absolutely! I personally hit my 7 iron 175 yards as a scratch golfer. So hitting a 7 iron 150 yards is very possible!

Do You Have The Ability To Hit A 7 Iron 200 Yards?

Yes! A golfer would require a clubhead and ball speed of roughly 95 to 100 miles per hour to hit a 7 iron 200 yards. The average speed for a 7 iron on the PGA Tour is 90 miles per hour. To achieve this level, the golfer could start a rigorous speed training program.

Tiger Woods Can Hit A 7 Iron A Long Way, But How Far Can He Hit It?

Tiger hits his 7 iron around 175 yards as an average.

How Far Should A 7 Iron Be Hit?

The 7 iron is one of the most commonly used golf clubs in your golf bag , many golfers demand to understand what its typical range is. After observing hundreds of golfers ranging from novices to pros, the average range traveled by the 7 iron is roughly 120 yards for males and 80 yards for women (women).

So how far can you hit your 7 iron? The answer is different for everyone, but this post will give you an idea of what skill level you currently are and some tips to help you improve.

• Beginners – 60 yards (women) or 100 yards (men).
• Intermediate golfers- 75 yards (women) and 135 yards (men)
• Advanced golfers-140 yards (women) and 165 yards (men)
• PGA tour players-160 yards (women) and 185 yards (men)

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Masters win highlights staying power of Scottie Scheffler

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Scottie Scheffler with the Masters trophy after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Scottie Scheffler stood in the second cut that borders Augusta National’s 13th fairway and faced what the club’s co-founder, Bobby Jones, once famously described as a “momentous decision.”

His ball lay 215 yards from the hole, a distance he could easily cover with a single swing. There were several factors that made this anything but an easy choice, though.

He’d need to alter his swing to adjust for the steep cant of the fairway, and Augusta National’s version of rough, short as it may be, would still reduce his ball’s spin rate by several hundred RPMs, making it harder for his shot to stay on a green that was growing firmer by the minute. Then there was the tiny tributary of Rae’s Creek that meanders around the putting surface, a featherweight of a penalty area that punches much harder than its size would insinuate. Though a player could leap across it in a single bound, that thin ribbon of water has wrecked many players’ Masters chances.

“Should we go for it?” Scheffler asked his caddie, Ted Scott, who over the past two years has seen enough to never doubt his boss’ abilities. Scott replied confidently in the affirmative.

“Absolutely,” he said. “Why don’t we do what we’re good at?”

Scheffler, the best iron player on the planet, striped a 4-iron into the middle of the green, then two-putted from 75 feet for a birdie that nullified the one Ludvig Åberg was making one hole ahead. Scheffler’s lead remained at two strokes with five holes remaining, and only grew larger after a tap-in birdie at No. 14 and another at No. 16, where he made a 9-footer.

“He just seemed focused on doing Scottie Scheffler things,” Scott said after the round. The obvious question now is how long he can continue doing such things. How long can he sit atop the golf world, seemingly invincible? It’s not a question that Scheffler is interested in answering.

“I try not to think about the past or the future too much,” Scheffler said Sunday evening. “I love trying to live in the present. I've had a really good start to the year, and I hope that I can continue on this path that I'm on. I'm going to continue to put in the work that's got me here. That’s pretty much it.”

Scheffler, who already was the No. 1 player in the world at the start of 2024, has somehow become even more dominant. He now has three wins and a runner-up in his past four starts. He won a Signature Event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, by five. A week later, he shot a final-round 64 to win THE PLAYERS by one despite a neck injury that sapped his swing of power. And now he has his second Masters victory in the last three years, adding this green jacket to the one he won two years ago.

Scheffler finished this Masters at 11-under 277 (66-72-71-68), four shots clear of runner-up Ludvig Åberg. Tommy Fleetwood (69), Max Homa (73) and Collin Morikawa (74) tied for third, seven shots back.

With the win, Scheffler joined Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win multiple PLAYERS and Masters titles, and became just the fifth player to win two Masters before turning 28 (Nicklaus, Woods, Seve Ballesteros and Horton Smith are the others). Just weeks earlier, Scheffler became the first player to win back-to-back PLAYERS Championships.

He now has nine PGA TOUR victories, all of them coming since February 2022. After becoming the first player since Woods to win the PGA TOUR Player of the Year Award in consecutive years, he’s presumably clinched a third in a row. It would take his closest competitors months, at the minimum, to supplant him from atop the Official World Golf Ranking.

While we’re all wondering how long his reign can endure, Scheffler is not one to ruminate or speculate. That characteristic can leave fans and media wanting but also is a key to his success. Scheffler likes to keep things simple. He has had the same swing coach, Randy Smith, since he was 7 years old, and they still focus on the same fundamentals. Scheffler only recently retired his GMC Yukon that had accumulated hundreds of thousands of miles. And he is married to his high-school sweetheart, Meredith.

“Simple sometimes works best,” Smith said.

On Sunday, Scheffler wasn’t interested in basking in the afterglow of his victory. He said he wanted to get home as soon as possible to see his pregnant wife, the one who he tears up when talking about. It was Meredith Scheffler who delivered the inspirational speech two years ago that helped Scottie overcome his anxiety about holding the Masters lead. With her at home in Dallas this week and expecting the couple’s first child, she was replaced in Scottie’s Augusta rental home with a group of friends from Dallas. Though he didn’t shed tears like he did two years ago, Scheffler did share with them his thoughts about what awaited that Sunday afternoon.

“I was a bit overwhelmed. I told them, I wish I didn't want to win as badly as I do. I think it would make the mornings easier,” Scheffler said. “But I love winning. I hate losing. I really do. And when you're here in the biggest moments, when I'm sitting there with the lead on Sunday, I really, really want to win badly.”

Scott once referred to his boss as “psycho competitive,” sharing a story about the premium $200 paddle that Scheffler bought before his peers gathered at his house for ping-pong battles during THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson in his hometown. Even when playing pickleball in his downtime at PGA TOUR events, he isn’t afraid to risk injury and dive for shots, even hours before a tee time. Scheffler and Sam Burns host a retreat for dozens of college golfers each year through their involvement with College Golf Fellowship. The ministry’s president, Brad Payne, said Scheffler will talk for hours with the attendees, then defend them in a basketball game like he’s playing in the NBA Finals.

“He’s diving for balls and talking trash like no one’s business, and then he will serve you and encourage you and sit there for an hour answering any questions openly and honestly,” Payne said. “It’s really a paradox. He’s a ferocious competitor, from dice to gin to anything, but afterward he wants to know about your family, your kids and encourage you.”

Scheffler isn’t driven by the money or fame or acclaim, illustrated by the fact that he spends most of his time staring at his shoes while walking between shots. Instead of looking around at the adoring fans, his gaze is focused a few feet ahead of him. It is his attempt to put himself in a protective cocoon during the most stressful moments.

“It’s inside him. He’s such a competitive athlete. He takes pride in what he’s doing,” said Smith, when asked why Scheffler has such staying power in such an unpredictable game. “I think the pride in what he is doing pushes himself to the higher (level).

“He loves showing off, he loves competing. He wants to be the one with the ball. He really does.”

Even for the game’s most dominant player, the road to a four-shot victory wasn’t without its challenges, also. And this is where Scheffler shined this week. He thrived at the times when victory seemed most at risk. He led by one when he made the turn Saturday, only to play his next two holes in 3-over par. He fell from first to sixth on a packed leaderboard, but eagled No. 13 and made birdies at Nos. 15 and 18 to take a one-shot lead into the final round.

He was two ahead when he birdied the third hole Sunday. Four holes later, though, he was in a four-way tie for the lead after bogeys at Nos. 4 and 7. That’s when he exerted himself, turning a tight race into a rout rather quickly. He made three consecutive birdies to take a two-shot lead into Amen Corner. Scheffler holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 eighth, nearly holed his 90-yard approach on the next hole and made a 9-footer for birdie at the 10th.

All around him, his competitors were succumbing to the pressure. Morikawa, who played with him in Sunday’s final group, made double bogey on the ninth hole. One group ahead, Åberg double-bogeyed the 11th after hitting his approach shot into the water and Homa took 5 on the famous par-3 12th.

“He is pretty amazing at letting things roll off his back and stepping up to very difficult golf shots and treating them like their own,” said Homa. “He's obviously a tremendous talent, but I think that is his superpower.”

He showed that this week and in the preceding months. Scheffler’s 2023 was marked by incredible consistency – his 17 top-10s in 23 starts were the most on TOUR since 2005 – but also his struggles with the putter. He grew frustrated with the constant inquiries about his putting, and with his inability to capitalize on his record-setting ballstriking. Scheffler put in the work to solve the problem instead of letting it sink him. He enlisted putting coach Phil Kenyon late last year and switched to a mallet putter before Bay Hill, a move that coincided with this record run.

Scheffler’s unmatched ballstriking means he always has sufficient birdie opportunities, which is why he’s unbeatable if he’s even putting like the average TOUR player. He leads the PGA TOUR in Strokes Gained: Approach the Green again this season after also finishing first in that metric last year and fourth in 2022. No one can match his iron play, and he’s longer than average, as well. It’s a combination that is tough to beat.

Last year, Scheffler averaged 2.6 strokes gained per round from tee to green. It was the highest mark in that metric since Tiger Woods in 2006. Scheffler is even better this season, averaging 2.8 per round.

And he has an incredible short game that serves as a perfect complement to his unmatched ballstriking, allowing him to recover from the rare wayward shot. It was a skill developed as a kid growing up at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas, forged from many short-game competitions with the PGA TOUR pros who practiced there. He makes birdies from unpredictable locations, as evidenced by chip-ins and hole-outs in the final round of his wins at Augusta National two years ago and his two triumphs at TPC Sawgrass.

The numbers never tell the whole story, however. It is his faith that serves as his bedrock, the firm foundation on which he rests, even when the scores are higher than desired or the wins aren’t happening as often as he’d like. Scheffler says often that his identity is not found in golf, that he doesn’t define himself by what he shoots. He said that becoming a parent will move his vocation to No. 4 on his list of priorities. He admits that he does not read golf articles, keeping a healthy distance from golf lest it consume him.

“My buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross,” he said. “And that's a pretty special feeling to know that I'm secure for forever and it doesn't matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure for forever.”

Golf isn’t everything to Scottie Scheffler. That allows him to accomplish almost anything.

Sean Martin is a senior editor for the PGA TOUR. He is a 2004 graduate of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. Attending a small school gave him a heart for the underdog, which is why he enjoys telling stories of golf's lesser-known players. Follow Sean Martin on Twitter .

J.T. Poston WITB April 2024: PGA Tour Pro's Equipment Explored

J .T. Poston started the 2024 PGA Tour season by tying for the fifth position at The Sentry with a 25-under 267, followed by the sixth position at the Sony Open Hawaii. Unfortunately, though, his performance kept dropping afterward, which even led to a missed cut at the WM Phoenix Open.

From rock bottom, though, Poston had nowhere to go but up, and at the Genesis Invitational, with a score of 8-under-276, he even placed in the top-10. And now, following his recent T30 finish at the Masters, the 2022 John Deere Classic winner looks like he's on track to grab a win with his solo lead at the RBC Heritage after the first round. This turnaround, however, would not have been possible without his trusted all-titleist equipment!

What clubs does J.T. Poston use to hit bombs?

Ranked 47th as per OWGR, J.T. Poston uses the Titleist TSR3 driver to cover maximum distance off the tee. It provides him with a versatile option to optimize his launch conditions and trajectory. Costing around $599, the club is equipped with the Mitsubishi Diamana B shaft, which provides him with the best stability.

For the fairway woods, Poston uses the Titleist TS2, which costs around $400. The club has a 15-degree loft, providing a good balance between distance and control. The golf pro equips it with the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 7 X shaft for better stability.

For the longer shots from the fairway, rough, or tee, he uses the hybrid Titleist TS2, with a loft of 19 degrees and a lie angle of 0.75 degrees upright. This gives him the perfect precision to get to the greens.

When it comes to his irons , Poston uses the Titleist 100s 3-iron. Additionally, he also uses the Titlest 100 (5"“9). All six clubs are equipped with True Temper Project X 6.5 shafts, which gives them more versatility.

J.T. Poston's companions for the greens

For tricky situations like getting out of green side bunkers, J.T. Poston opts for the Titleist Vokey Design SM10, which has lofts ranging from 46"“10F, 50"“08F, and 56"“10S. Some of the world's best players use them due to their five-star design. The wedges are equipped with the True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft.

For his putter, Poston uses the Scotty Cameron GoLo 5 Black Tour Prototype, which he has been counting on quite a few times now! To complete his kit, he also keeps a Titleist Scotty Cameron Dancing Cameron grip handy.

Well, although assisted by his equipment, Poston is now at the top of the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage, but it is still just the first round. Will he continue with the lead or get back to his drop-down spree? Stay tuned to find out!

Tiger Woods 1 under at Masters but faces 23-hole test Friday

Tiger Woods drops in a birdie to move to 1 under par during the first round of the Masters. (0:27)

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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tiger Woods survived the swirling winds of Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, but the five-time Masters champion's biggest test is probably coming Friday.

After inclement weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters, Woods was able to complete 13 holes at 1 under before play was suspended at 7:51 p.m. ET because of darkness. The 15-time major champion, who hasn't completed an official PGA Tour event since he returned from ankle surgery in April 2023, will have to play 23 holes Friday.

Woods, 48, will play the final five holes of the first round when it resumes at 7:50 a.m. The second round is scheduled to begin at 8. Woods, Jason Day and Max Homa are slated to tee off at 10:18.

Woods said he hopes he won't have to wait long between rounds.

"Well, it was nice to finish up 13," he said. "We're going to warm up and just kind of head down there and start our round. I think the flow would be pretty much almost like between 20 and 30 minutes in between rounds, so it'll be a natural flow from the finish of the first round and continuation of the second."

Over the past couple of years, Woods has talked often about the physical therapy, massages and ice baths that are required before and after rounds to get him ready to compete.

Through 13 holes, Woods walked much better than he did at the 2023 Masters, when he was forced to withdraw before the weather-delayed third round resumed because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He had ankle surgery 10 days later.

"The body is OK," Woods said Thursday. "We've got some work to do yet tonight."

All in all, it was a good day for Woods, who had played only 24 holes in a PGA Tour event before the Masters. He was forced to withdraw during the second round of the Genesis Invitational in mid-February because of the flu.

Woods had a birdie on No. 1 -- his first on the opening hole in the opening round at Augusta National since 1999 -- and added one more on the par-5 eighth hole to stand at 6 strokes behind leader Bryson DeChambeau , who carded a 7-under 65 .

"The wind was all over the place," Woods said. "It was one of the most tricky days that I've ever been a part of. It was hard to get a [bead] not only on what direction it was going, but the intensity, and it kept switching all over the place, and then the timing was affecting putts on the greens. It was a very difficult day."

Woods had plenty of distance off the tee with six shots of 300 yards or longer, including a 334-yard drive on the par-4 third hole.

After his opening birdie, Woods pulled his tee shot into the trees down the left side of the No. 2 fairway. His ball settled at the base of a tree with low branches. The only thing Woods could do was pitch his second shot left-handed -- he punched his ball about 60 yards back into the fairway. Woods' third shot missed the green, but he was able to chip to about 5 feet. He made the putt to save par.

Woods carded his only bogey on the par-3 fourth hole. He hit his tee shot over the green and then chipped the ball 22 yards past the hole. He needed two putts from there to drop back to even par.

Woods' second birdie on the par-5 eighth came after he hit a 324-yard drive over a fairway bunker down the right side. Left with 242 yards to the pin, he blistered a 3-iron shot to 41 feet. He missed the long eagle putt and made birdie to get back to 1 under.

Given how little competitive golf Woods has played over the past three years since he was seriously injured in a car wreck outside Los Angeles in February 2021, his work around the greens was impressive.

Some of Woods' best work came at the 11th, 12th and 13th holes, known as Amen Corner and one of the most famous stretches in golf. On the par-4, 520-yard 11th, Woods' approach shot was 26 yards short of the hole. He chipped to a foot and tapped in the putt for par.

With winds swirling on the par-3 12th, Woods hit his tee shot long and his ball landed 19 yards above the hole in pine straw. He chipped his ball down the green and it settled 6 feet from the cup. He made the putt to save par.

On the par-5 13th, Woods hit his drive into trees down the right side of the sweeping dogleg left hole. He was forced to execute a tricky punch shot out of the trees and back into the fairway. He knocked his third shot to 22 feet and two-putted for par.

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2023 RBC Heritage winner Matt Fitzpatrick hands his ball off to his caddie during the first round of ... [+] the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Harbour Town Golf Links, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Following world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler ’s dominating win at The Masters for his second green jacket and third PGA Tour title in 2024, the top golfers head about 140 miles Southeast to Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town. Scheffler is right back on the tee as prohibitive betting favorite for a Signature Event at Harbour Town Golf Links. The tournament and $20 million purse drew an elite field for the second straight year, and note that this is a no cut event with all golfers playing 72 holes. The field includes just 69 players and all but two of the top-30 in the Official World Golf Rankings (Matsuyama and Hovland out).

Betting favorites and top players continue to take a bulk of the betting action when wagering to win, and bettors also include many of those players in other types of bets like top finishing position (top 5, 10, 20) and other prop bets like Round 1 birdies or better. Most players have an over/under of 4.5 for birdies or better with different odds. For example, FanDuel Ambassador and 2022 Heritage champion Jordan Spieth is -150 for under 4.5 birdies or better, and +105 for over . The 2023 Heritage winner of the plaid jacket who beat Spieth in a playoff was Matt Fitzpatrick , who is -140 for under 4.5 birdies or better and +100 for over . The two tournament favorites, Scottie Scheffler is -175 to go over 4.5 birdies or better in Round 1 while Rory McIlroy is -140 over. Patrick Cantlay also has four top-3 finishes in six starts at Harbour Town plus a T7. He’s -115 to make more than 4.5 birdies in Round 1 and an over/under score of 68.5 (-140 over ) at FanDuel Sportsbook .

Harbour Town Golf Links

A players favorite on the Pete Dye design, Harbour Town Golf Links is a Par 71 tree-lined track that plays to 7,213 yards for the RBC Heritage event. Experience helps as players navigate a claustrophotic course where water is in play on all 18 holes. Golfers shape shots into tiny greens that average 3,700 square feet - second smallest on the PGA Tour. The perennial ryegrass rough is down from last year’s cut of 2.5 inches.

The doglegs around the trees and penalty areas don’t allow for the big hitters to separate themselves off the tee, as players often hit to similar target areas with more approach shots from 175 yards range.

Scottie Scheffler finished T11 here last year in his tournament debut shooting 68-65 before falling over the weekend with 69-70. Scheffler commented in the press room Tuesday before the 2024 event about the difference in coming from Augusta National to a completely different golf course here at Harbour Town.

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“Yeah, it's very different. I think sometimes when you're coming from Augusta — we were talking about it today, the green at No. 14 just looked so small. I'm sitting there with a 6-iron looking at this small green, and Augusta everything is really big at times and then you come here and everything is really, really small it seems like,” Scheffler said.

Harbour Town Golf Links - Hole By Hole

“It's a great golf course, and it's a lot of fun to play. I think it's very interesting,” Scheffler added. “I think for some people, distance debate type people if they're ever looking at golf course design and how to combat people only trying to hit the ball really far, they need to come here and do a case study on this golf course because it's really, really good. You've got to curve the ball both directions, and you have to control your distance. You have to control where the golf ball is going. It's not just a place where you can go bomb it.”

RBC Heritage Golf Odds And Favorites

Leading favorites and contenders golf odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.

• +450: Scottie Scheffler
• +1200: Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele
• +1400: Ludvig Aberg
• +1600: Patrick Cantlay
• +1800: Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa
• +2500: Matt Fitzpatrick
• +2800: Max Homa
• +3000: Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, Cameron Young
• +3500: Si Woo Kim, Wyndham Clark
• +4000: Sahith Theegala, Russell Henley
• +4500: Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry
• +5500: Tom Kim, Sam Burns, Corey Conners
• +6000: Tony Finau, Akshay Bhatia, Brian Harman
• +6500: Chris Kirk, Jason Day, J.T. Poston
• +7000: Denny McCarthy
• +7500: Byeong Hun An, Harris English, Cam Davis
• +8000: Taylor Moore, Sungjae Im, Lucas Glover
• +8000: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Sepp Straka
• +9000: Brend0n Todd, Matthieu Pavon
• +11000: Eric Cole, Kurt Kitayama, Stephan Jaeger
• +11000: Adam Hadwin, Keegan Bradley, Adam Schenk
• +12000: Tom Hoge, Emiliano Grillo

72 Hole Winning Score (Par 71): 266.5

Top 5 and Top 10 Finish

• +110 Top 5, -200 Top 10: Scheffler
• +260, +120: Schauffele
• +280, +130: McIlroy
• +300, +140: Aberg
• +350, +160: Cantlay
• +360, +160: Fleetwood
• +360, +175: Morikawa
• +500, +230: Matt Fitzpatrick
• +550, +240: Homa
• +600, +260: Zalatoris

Those 10 top players all have odds from -110 to -230 to finish Top 20 with Scheffler -550 to finish Top 20.

Looking at recent course history, 11 players have multiple Top-15 finishes over the last five years: Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Corey Conners, Cam Davis, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Emiliano Grillo, Brian Harman, Sungjae Im, J.T. Poston and Jordan Spieth.

Team RBC ambassadors include: Sam Burns, Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Svensson, Nick Taylor, Sahith Theegala and Cameron Young.

RBC Heritage Golf Picks

Leading golf analysts and contributors picks to win and top finishing position include:

• Golf Digest - Tommy Fleetwood (2), Xander Schauffele, Max Homa, Shane Lowry, Si Woo Kim, Cam Davis
• SportingLife: Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa and longshots Tom Kim, Adam Hadwin, Eric Cole
• Golf Bet - Xander Schauffele, Max Homa, Patrick Cantlay, Will Zalatoris and longshots Cam Davis, J.T. Poston and Lucas Glover. Top 10’s Shane Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Akshay Bhatia
• FanDuel - Scottie Scheffler, Si Woo Kim and longshots Harris English, Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Each of the last five RBC Heritage winners have been top-11 in Strokes Gained : Tee-to-Green.

Tournament Matchups

Additional golf betting odds from FanDuel and leading online sportsbooks are updated and adjusted througout the tournament along with props and tournament matchups .

• Rory McIlroy (-125) vs. Patrick Cantlay (+105)
• Max Homa (-140) vs. Wyndham Clark (+110)
• Collin Morikawa (-140) vs. Matt Fitzpatrick (+110)
• Will Zalatoris (-120) vs. Jordan Spieth (+100) - bet Zalatoris
• Tommy Fleetwood (-165) vs. Cameron Young (+130)
• Xander Schauffele (-125) vs. Ludvig Aberg (+100)
• Justin Thomas (-125) vs. Sam Burns (+100)
• Corey Conners (-110) vs. Tom Kim (-110)
• Brian Harman (-115) vs. Denny McCarthy (-105)
• Xander Schauffele (-115) vs. Rory McIlroy (-105) - Round 1
• Ludvig Aberg (-120) vs. Collin Morikawa (-105) - Round 1
• Wyndham Clark (-120) vs. Justin Thomas (-105) - Round 1 - bet Thomas
• Patrick Cantlay (-115) vs. Tommy Fleetwood (-110) - Round 1

Despite Jordan Spieth winning here in a playoff in 2022 and finishing runner-up last year in a playoff, the 30-year-old is not likely to find as much success this week with his game in a poor place. Spieth has missed the cut in three of his last four events including in The Players Championship which requires precision iron play. Spieth has lost strokes Tee-to-Green in four of his last five tournaments and his Approach stats rank outside the top-100 over his last 24 rounds.

Meanwhile, Zalatoris has continued his elite ball striking while also averaging 4+ strokes on the field Tee to-Green over his last five events. That includes a T9 last week at The Masters, T4 at the Arnold Palmer Inviational and T2 at The Genesis Invitational .

How To Watch The RBC Heritage

All times Eastern. Tournament April 18-21

• Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS)

Thursday and Friday pairings and tee times .

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• 1:40 pm hole #1: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg
• 1:50 pm hole #1 : Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa
• Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg
• Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth
• Will Zalatoris, Akshay Bhatia
• Harris English, Tom Kim

Featured holes Par 3’s at No. 4, 7, 14, 17

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