Interactive Tool
Golf Club Distance Chart
Enter your driver swing speed. See real distances for every club in your bag.
Based on Trackman averages. No guesswork. Updated July 2026
Your Driver Swing Speed
Avg male: 93 mph
Avg female: 72 mph
PGA Tour: 113 mph
Don't know your swing speed? Estimate from driver carry →
| Driver Carry (yds) | Est. Speed | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 120 yd | ~60 mph | Junior / Beginner |
| 140 yd | ~68 mph | Junior / Beginner |
| 160 yd | ~75 mph | Senior / High-Handicap |
| 180 yd | ~83 mph | Average Recreational |
| 200 yd | ~90 mph | Solid Amateur |
| 220 yd | ~97 mph | Solid Amateur |
| 240 yd | ~105 mph | Low Handicap |
| 260 yd | ~112 mph | College / Pro |
| 280 yd | ~119 mph | College / Pro |
| 300 yd | ~126 mph | Elite / Tour |
Click any row to set your speed. Estimates from 2026 Trackman data.
Your Distances
| Club | Carry | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DriverDr | 226 yd | |
| 3-Wood3W | 200 yd | |
| 5-Wood5W | 188 yd | |
| 3-Iron3I | 174 yd | |
| 4-Iron4I | 165 yd | |
| 5-Iron5I | 155 yd | |
| 6-Iron6I | 142 yd | |
| 7-Iron7I | 131 yd | |
| 8-Iron8I | 120 yd | |
| 9-Iron9I | 107 yd | |
| Pitching WedgePW | 95 yd | |
| Approach WedgeAW | 87 yd | |
| Sand WedgeSW | 79 yd | |
| Lob WedgeLW | 69 yd |
±10% variance based on strike quality, conditions, and technique. These are Trackman-based estimates, not promises.
What This Means for Your Gear
Your swing speed doesn't just change your distances — it changes what clubs, balls, and shafts you should play.
Recommended
60-75 (Soft-Medium)
Ball Compression
Recommended
Regular
Shaft Flex
Your Category
Average Amateur
Skill Level
Find the right ball: Ball Compression Chart →
Why Your Real Distances Might Be Different
1. Carry vs total. This chart shows carry (where the ball lands through the air). On a firm fairway, add 10-20 yards of roll. On a soft morning, your carry IS your total.
2. Strike quality. Tour pros hit center-face 70-80% of the time. Weekend golfers hit it 30-40%. Off-center strikes lose 5-15 yards. If you're consistently 15yd short of the chart, focus on strike consistency before changing clubs.
3. Swing speed drops with longer clubs. Your driver speed might be 93 mph, but your 5-iron swing speed is typically 80-85 mph. The chart accounts for this — each club row uses a proportionally reduced swing speed.
4. Conditions matter. Altitude, temperature, humidity, and turf all affect distance. At 5,000ft elevation, add 5-10%. In 40°F weather, subtract 5-10%. This chart assumes sea level, 75°F, normal conditions.
Frequently Un-Asked Questions
How far should I hit each club?+
At 93 mph driver speed (average male): driver ~220yd carry, 7-iron ~145yd, PW ~110yd. Adjust up or down 2-3 yards per mph of swing speed. Your actual numbers depend on strike quality and technique — this is a starting point, not your permanent ceiling.
How do I measure my actual swing speed?+
Best way: use a launch monitor. The Garmin R10 ($499) measures it on every swing. Most golf stores with a fitting bay will check it for free. Or use our Swing Check tool — it estimates speed from your phone camera. Not TrackMan accurate, but close enough to use this chart.
What's the ideal gap between clubs?+
10-15 yards of carry between consecutive irons. If you have gaps larger than 20 yards, consider adding a hybrid, a gap wedge, or getting your lofts checked. Most off-the-shelf iron sets have stronger lofts than stamped — your "7-iron" might actually be 6-iron distance.
Should I replace my 3-iron with a hybrid?+
Almost certainly yes. Below scratch handicap, a hybrid goes farther AND more consistently than a 3-iron for 95% of golfers. Higher launch, more forgiveness, same distance. The only exception is if you're a low-ball-flight savant who needs a stinger shot. You're probably not. Get the hybrid.
Why does the chart show lower distances than my friend claims?+
Because golf distance is the most lied-about stat in sports. Your friend who "carries it 290 with his 5-iron" is playing the wrong tees and using his cart GPS which measures total distance + roll + downhill + wind. This chart uses Trackman carry averages. The truth is shorter than the ego wants, but it's the number that actually matters for club selection.
Know Your Speed. Own Your Swing.
Once you know your speed, the real work starts. Check your swing tempo in real time.