How far should you hit each golf club ?
By: Darren Ramowski | Edited: Mon 14 Jul 2014
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One of the most talked about topics is how far you hit your 7 iron, Driver of similar. So how far should you hit each club ?
There is no exact science because it will all depend on age, technique, height, weight, strength etc etc but the following is a reasonable bench mark for those wanting an idea.
Average Golf Club Distance
| Club | Men | Women | ||||
| Power/Distance | Short | Avg. | Long | Short | Avg. | Long |
| Driver | 200 | 230 | 260 | 150 | 175 | 200 |
| 3-wood | 180 | 215 | 235 | 125 | 150 | 180 |
| 5-wood | 170 | 195 | 210 | 105 | 135 | 170 |
| 2-iron | 170 | 195 | 210 | 105 | 135 | 170 |
| 3-iron | 160 | 180 | 200 | 100 | 125 | 160 |
| 4-iron | 150 | 170 | 185 | 90 | 120 | 150 |
| 5-iron | 140 | 160 | 170 | 80 | 110 | 140 |
| 6-iron | 130 | 150 | 160 | 70 | 100 | 130 |
| 7-iron | 120 | 140 | 150 | 65 | 90 | 120 |
| 8-iron | 110 | 130 | 140 | 60 | 80 | 110 |
| 9-iron | 95 | 115 | 130 | 55 | 70 | 95 |
| PW | 80 | 105 | 120 | 50 | 60 | 80 |
| SW | 60 | 80 | 100 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
About the author
Darren Ramowski is the MD of Golfshake. With a background in technology and data, he is deeply interested in golf analytics, equipment innovation, and industry trends. A committed golfer who enjoys links courses and European golf travel, Darren has a personal ambition to visit notable Ryder Cup venues. His strategic vision continues to shape Golfshake’s growth and community engagement.
