Golf Distance Guides
In-depth analysis, explainers, and reviews to help you understand pro yardages and measure your own.
Golf Swing Speed to Distance Chart
How far you should hit every club at every swing speed — 60 mph through 130 mph — with the closest PGA Tour pro benchmark for each row.
Read guide →Golf Club Distances by Handicap
Realistic carry distances for every club, from scratch to 30+ handicap, sourced from Shot Scope and Arccos amateur data.
Read guide →Average Golf Club Distances by Age
Men's and women's average carry distances across six age brackets, with swing speed data and maintenance strategies.
Read guide →How Far Should a Beginner Hit Each Club?
Realistic beginner distances — not magazine fantasy — plus the typical progression path from year one to intermediate.
Read guide →Scottie Scheffler's Stock Yardages
Full club-by-club breakdown of the world #1's distances, with comparisons to other top PGA Tour players and analysis of his efficiency.
Read guide →LPGA Tour Average Distances by Club
Complete LPGA averages from driver through lob wedge, player rankings, and direct comparison to PGA Tour distances.
Read guide →How Far Does Tiger Woods Hit Each Club?
A complete breakdown of Tiger Woods' stock yardages from driver through lob wedge, with context on how his distances have evolved.
Read guide →Rory McIlroy Club Distances Breakdown
A deep dive into Rory McIlroy's yardage profile — why his iron distances are among the best on tour.
Read guide →Bryson DeChambeau's Distance Secrets
How Bryson became golf's longest hitter through speed training, equipment changes, and an obsessive approach to distance.
Read guide →PGA Tour Average Distances Explained
What carry vs total means, how stock yardages are measured, and what the PGA Tour average numbers actually tell us.
Read guide →PGA Tour Swing Speed Breakdown
Who swings fastest on tour? A data-driven look at driver swing speeds across PGA, LIV, and LPGA players.
Read guide →What Is Stock Yardage in Golf?
The concept every serious golfer needs to understand — what stock yardage means and how pros use it for course management.
Read guide →How Far Do Pros Hit Their Wedges?
Wedge distance breakdown across PGA, LIV, and LPGA players — pitching wedge through lob wedge carry numbers.
Read guide →Best Launch Monitors for Distance Tracking
Honest reviews of the top personal launch monitors — SkyTrak, Garmin Approach R10, Rapsodo MLM2PRO, and Shot Scope PRO LX.
Read guide →Best Launch Monitors Under $500
Six budget launch monitors that deliver tour-grade carry data without breaking the bank. Accuracy tested against sourced pro yardages.
Read guide →Best Launch Monitors Under $1,000
Mid-tier picks — FlightScope Mevo+, Bushnell Launch Pro, Full Swing KIT — for golfers who want measured spin and simulator compatibility.
Read guide →Best Launch Monitors Without Subscription
Launch monitors that work fully without monthly fees. No subscriptions, no locked features — just accurate distance data.
Read guide →Want to compare your distances to the pros?
Try our free You vs The Pros comparison tool — enter your carry distances and see how you stack up.