What club should I use for 20 yards?

20 yards or further
Using a pitching wedge, gap wedge
gap wedge
In golf, a gap wedge, also known as an approach wedge, is a wedge used to hit a shot with higher and shorter trajectory than a pitching wedge and lower and longer trajectory than a sand wedge. The name derives from the club's design to fill the "gap" between sand and pitching wedges.
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or sand wedge
will work just fine from these distances. This shot will get the golf ball up in the air quickly, and land onto the green with little roll.
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How many yards is a 5 iron good for?

As we know the average driving distance (217 yards, which would be a swing speed around 85mph) we can extrapolate the following averages: 4 iron: 154 yards. 5 iron: 147 yards. 6 iron: 139 yards.
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What clubs for what Yards?

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.
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What irons to use for yards?

Again, this will all depend on experience, skill and club head speeds:
  • 2-iron = 105 to 210 yards.
  • 3-iron = 100 to 205 yards.
  • 4-iron = 90 to 190 yards.
  • 5-iron = 80 to 175 yards.
  • 6-iron = 70 to 165 yards.
  • 7-iron = 65 to 155 yards.
  • 8-iron = 60 to 145 yards.
  • 9-iron = 55 to 135 yards.
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How far should a 7 iron carry?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
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How far does a 7 iron go?

The average distance golfers hit each club varies widely. A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards. Meanwhile, a short-hitting amateur male golfer averages 120 yards with the same club. Men, women, seniors, juniors, professionals, amateurs and beginners all hit their clubs different distances.
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How far should a 9 iron go?

For men, the average 9 iron distance is between 130-140 yards. A more experienced golfer who makes better contact and is longer, will usually hit it 135 yards and further. A tour pro will hit it closer to 150-160 yards on average. For women, the average will be around 90-100 yards.
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What clubs for what distances?

With modern clubs, I always recommend finding clubs that can meet the general distances outlined below:
  • Driver - 220-250 yards.
  • 3 Wood - 200-230 yards.
  • 4-iron - 190-210 yards.
  • 5-iron - 175-195 yards.
  • 6-iron - 165-175 yards.
  • 7-iron - 150-165 yards.
  • 8-iron - 140-155 yards.
  • 9-iron - 130-145 yards.
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How far does Tiger hit a 5 iron?

Tiger Woods can hit a five iron over two hundred yards. Most of the time, he hits it about 210 yards. This is undoubtedly quite a bit further than most amateur golfers should be able to hit their five iron.
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How far will a 4 hybrid go?

On average, golfers cover a maximum distance of 160 yards to 210 yards when they use their 4 hybrid golf clubs. As with any golf club, the distance rendered by female players is lesser than what male golfers are able to cover with a 4 hybrid. This is usually a maximum of 120 yards to 170 yards.
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What club replaces a 5 iron?

A 11 wood club is the best replacement for a 5-iron golf club. Both golf clubs will give you nearly the same speed and distance. The 11 wood offers a 30-degree loft which is 2 to 3 degrees higher than the 5 iron golf club.
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What club do you use for 30 yards?

Start with a 60-degree wedge, like I do for a 30-yard pitch, but try your other wedges, too. It's not a bad idea to find a wedge/swing pairing that carries the ball 20, 40 and 50 yards. It helps if you hit toward specific targets instead of onto an empty range.
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What is the best club to pitch with?

Pitch shots are generally hit with your higher lofted clubs like a 54, 56, 58 or 60 degree loft utility wedge.
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How far does a 3 iron go?

The 3 iron can typically hit the ball between 125 and 250 yards. It should go further than most irons and slightly less distance than fairway woods or drivers.
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How far does a 60 degree wedge go?

How Far Should You Hit A 60 Degree Wedge? On average, golfers hit their 60-degree wedge 74 yards, but the range can vary between 60 and 100 yards. Longer hitters who take a full swing will typically be close to the 100-yard range but most golfers only take a 1/2 or 3/4 swing with their 60 degrees.
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Can I use a 9 iron as a pitching wedge?

9 iron example

For this approach shot you would normally hit a full pitching wedge, but in these conditions you will need a lower trajectory and more distance. The 9 iron is the better choice here as it will guarantee enough distance without creating spin which will call the golf ball to balloon and come up short.
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Is a 250 yard drive good?

The average driving distance for a golfer with a 5 handicap or less is 250 yards. You might think that's kind of low for a good golfer but it's pretty realistic for someone who isn't a professional. If you hit the ball the average distance you're really not that far away from the average distance of a scratch golfer.
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How far should I hit a pitching wedge?

Distance. Men typically hit their pitching wedge from 100 to 140 yards, depending on their skill level, while women hit the same club from 70 to 120 yards. Beginners often find they do not achieve these distances, but their distances will increase as their swing improves.
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How far does McIlroy hit a 7-iron?

While there are a myriad of extenuating circumstances at play that allow Rory McIlroy or Dustin Johnson to hit a 7-iron 220 yards on occasion, the actual Tour-pro club averages are much more digestible, and as GolfWRX.com's Jaacob Bowden deciphered, able to be applied to amateur golfers of varying swing speeds.
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Why can't I hit my 7-iron?

The main reason why a golfer can't hit their irons consistently is due to incorrect stance, poor contact with the ball, or using an iron that is too long or short for their height.
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How fast do pros swing a 7-iron?

According to TrackMan statistics, the average 7-iron clubhead speed on the PGA Tour is 90 mph. The average male recreational golfer, on the other hand, swings the same club at closer to 75 mph, which is why he hits his 7-iron about 140 yards, compared with 170 to 180 yards for the Tour guys.
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