Golf Club Distance Chart (Cheat Sheet)

One of the quickest ways to improve your golf game is understanding how far you hit each club. While it’s tempting to focus solely on driving distance, knowing the average yardages for every club in your bag can lead to smarter decisions and lower scores.

Every golfer is different, and factors like swing speed, weather conditions, and club type can affect your distances. But having a reliable baseline to work from is crucial. By building a solid understanding of your own club distances, you’ll be better equipped to choose the right club in various situations—whether it’s a full-swing 7-iron approach shot or a controlled wedge into the green.

A Golf Club Distance Chart can help simplify these choices. That's why we've put together this quick guide below. It gives you a clear reference point to lean on during your round, providing a consistent guide for your yardages. And while it’s important to remember that distances can vary from golfer to golfer, having a chart helps take the guesswork out of your shot selection. A DOWNLOADABLE (PRINTABLE) CHART found here (Link Opens a New Tab).

• Driver Distances

  • Beginner - 200 Yards

  • Intermediate - 232 Yards

  • Advanced - 271 Yards

• 3 Wood Distances

  • Beginner - 183 Yards

  • Intermediate - 209 Yards

  • Advanced - 244 Yards

• 5 Wood Distances

  • Beginner - 171 Yards

  • Intermediate - 203 Yards

  • Advanced - 229 Yards

• Hybrid Distances

  • Beginner - 152 Yards

  • Intermediate - 188 Yards

  • Advanced - 208 Yards

• 3 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 145 Yards

  • Intermediate - 174 Yards

  • Advanced - 191 Yards

• 4 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 134 Yards

  • Intermediate - 166 Yards

  • Advanced - 179 Yards

• 5 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 125 Yards

  • Intermediate - 158 Yards

  • Advanced - 170 Yards

• 6 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 119 Yards

  • Intermediate - 147 Yards

  • Advanced - 163 Yards

• 7 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 110 Yards

  • Intermediate - 138 Yards

  • Advanced - 152 Yards

• 8 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 100 Yards

  • Intermediate - 131 Yards

  • Advanced - 144 Yards

• 9 Iron Distances

  • Beginner - 92 Yards

  • Intermediate - 122 Yards

  • Advanced - 136 Yards

• Pitching Wedge Distances

  • Beginner - 73 Yards

  • Intermediate - 109 Yards

  • Advanced - 124 Yards

• Sand Wedge Distances

  • Beginner - 61 Yards

  • Intermediate - 82 Yards

  • Advanced - 103 Yards

When you're ready, take the time to track your yardages, and over time, you'll see improvements in both your confidence and consistency.

By having a trusted guide, you’ll no longer have to wonder if you’ve chosen the right club—you’ll know.