What Is the Average Distance With Each Golf Club?

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By Teresa Justine Kelly

What Is the Average Distance With Each Golf Club?

The following is a list of approximate distances for each club for an average 15+ handicapper, under normal weather conditions. The lower yardage is for female golfers and the higher yardage is for male golfers.

Driver - 180-240 yards
3-wood - 170-210 yards
5-wood - 140-180 yards
3-iron - 150-180 yards
4-iron - 140-170 yards
5-iron - 130-160 yards
6-iron - 120-150 yards
7-iron - 110-140 yards
8-iron - 100-130 yards
9-iron - 90-120 yards
pitching wedge - 80-110 yards
sand wedge - 60-80 yards
60 degree wedge - 40-60 yards

About The Author

Teresa Kelly graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She was an editor for seven years for several magazines and publishing houses. Kelly is an avid golfer, a well-known children's book and golf author, and is currently the president of Highview Press/Golfing Lady that produces all occasion golf greeting cards.
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