Club Distances

Average distances based on performance level

Here are the approximate average distances for each club based on typical performance levels:

Club Type Beginner Average Good PGA Tour
Driver (1W) 195–220 yd 220–250 yd 250–285 yd 295–325+ yd
3 Wood 170–190 yd 190–215 yd 215–245 yd 250–270 yd
5 Wood 150–175 yd 170–195 yd 195–220 yd 225–250 yd
7 Wood 140–165 yd 160–185 yd 185–210 yd 215–235 yd
3 Hybrid 150–175 yd 175–200 yd 195–220 yd 220–240 yd
4 Hybrid 135–160 yd 155–180 yd 180–205 yd 210–235 yd
5 Hybrid 125–150 yd 145–170 yd 170–195 yd 200–220 yd
3 Iron 120–145 yd 145–175 yd 175–200 yd 205–225 yd
4 Iron 135–160 yd 155–185 yd 180–205 yd 195–215 yd
5 Iron 130–155 yd 155–180 yd 175–195 yd 190–205 yd
6 Iron 120–145 yd 145–170 yd 165–185 yd 180–195 yd
7 Iron 115–140 yd 140–165 yd 155–175 yd 170–185 yd
8 Iron 105–130 yd 130–155 yd 145–165 yd 155–170 yd
9 Iron 95–120 yd 120–145 yd 130–150 yd 140–155 yd
PW 80–100 yd 105–130 yd 120–140 yd 130–145 yd
GW 65–90 yd 90–115 yd 105–125 yd 110–130 yd
SW 60–80 yd 75–100 yd 85–105 yd 95–115 yd
LW 45–70 yd 60–85 yd 75–95 yd 80–100 yd