what golf clubs should i use for certain distances

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Club	Men's Average Distance	Women's Average Distance
2-iron	190 yards	Not recommended; 4-wood or hybrid = 170 yards
3-iron	180 yards	Not recommended; 5-wood or hybrid = 160 yards
4-iron	170 yards	150 yards (consider a hybrid, instead)
5-iron	160 yards	140 yards

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Mar 15, 2022

Which Golf Club for which distance to use?

In conclusion, there are four known particular types of golf clubs: hybrids, wood, iron, and wedge. Knowing this basic set is essential for understanding what golf clubs for what distances to use when there is a significant variation in range. They all come with varying lofts, shafts, and purposes in the game.

What are the easiest golf clubs to hit?

17 rows · It will make your time on the golf course more enjoyable when you can make some better choices ...

How to choose your own golf clubs?

Feb 12, 2020 · And knowing your distances (also known as "knowing your yardages") is much more important than knowing how far each club is "supposed" to go. Here's an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational ...

What size of golf clubs do you need?

Sep 21, 2018 · To choose irons for your height, Golf Monthly recommends using the golf club size guide below: 6ft 9″ – 7ft 0″ Add 2″ to Standard Length. 6ft 6″ – 6ft 9″ Add 1 1/2″ to Standard Length. 6ft 3″ – 6ft 6″ Add 1″ to Standard Length. 6ft 0″ – 6ft 3″ Add 1/2″ to Standard Length. 5ft 9″ – 6ft 0″ Standard Length. 5ft 6″ – 5ft 9″ Subtract 1/2″ from Standard Length.

What golf clubs do you use for what distances?

Generally speaking, a 3-wood is used for a shot in the range of 210 yards, while a 3-iron is used for a shot in the range of 180 yards. A 5-wood is used for a shot of about 180 yards, while a 5-iron is used for a shot of about 160 yards.

What distance should each golf club hit?

In general, each iron should hit a golf ball ten yards less as you progress from the lower numbers to the higher ones when you put the same swing into the ball. For instance, a five iron if hit correctly can hit the ball 170 yards, while a six iron hit the same way should only travel 160 yards.

How far should an 8 iron go?

Golf Club Distances Table

CLUB	MEN'S AVERAGE DISTANCE	WOMEN'S AVERAGE DISTANCE
6-iron	150 yards	130 yards
7-iron	140 yards	120 yards
8-iron	130 yards	110 yards
9-iron	120 yards	100 yards

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How far should an average golfer hit a 7 iron?

172 - 215 yds

The average distance golfers hit each club varies widely. A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards.
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Average Distances for PGA Tour Players.

Club	Average Distance
7 Iron	172 - 215 yds
8 Iron	160 - 200 yds
9 Iron	148 - 185 yds
Pitching Wedge	136 - 170 yds

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