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How Far Do Pros Hit Their Wedges?

Wedge distances are where scoring happens. Here is a data-driven look at how far tour pros carry each wedge — from pitching wedge through lob wedge.

PGA Tour Average Wedge Carry Distances

The 2024 PGA Tour averages for wedge carry distances, sourced from Trackman and Golf Monthly, establish the baseline for professional wedge play:

Pitching Wedge: The Scoring Iron

The pitching wedge is often the most-used approach club inside 140 yards. Among the players in our database, carry distances range from 108 yards (Nelly Korda) to 150 yards (Bryson DeChambeau). Most PGA Tour players cluster between 125 and 140 yards of carry. Tiger Woods carries his pitching wedge 125 yards, while Rory McIlroy hits his 140 yards.

Gap Wedge: Filling the Distance Hole

The gap wedge (typically 50-52 degrees) exists to fill the yardage gap between the pitching wedge and sand wedge. Tour pros carry gap wedges between 93 and 130 yards. The gap between PW and GW carry is usually 15-20 yards — consistent spacing that allows precise distance control on approach shots from 100-130 yards.

Sand Wedge: Not Just for Bunkers

Despite the name, the sand wedge is a full-swing scoring club at the pro level. PGA Tour average carry is 92 yards. The range across our database runs from 72 yards (Nelly Korda) to 108 yards (Bryson DeChambeau). Most male tour players fall between 88 and 102 yards. Tiger Woods carries his sand wedge 90 yards — a number that has remained consistent throughout his career.

Lob Wedge: Precision Over Distance

The lob wedge (58-60 degrees) is the shortest full-swing club in the bag. Tour average carry is just 74 yards, with a tight total of 78. The small gap between carry and total — only 4 yards — reflects the steep descent angle and high spin rate of a lob wedge shot. Among our players, carries range from 62 yards (Nelly Korda) to 88 yards (Bryson DeChambeau).

Wedge Distance by Player: Top to Bottom

All values are carry distance in yards. See individual player pages for full data with sources and confidence ratings.

What This Means for Amateur Golfers

The biggest takeaway: pros maintain consistent gaps between wedges, typically 15-20 yards per club. If your wedge gaps are inconsistent or overlapping, your scoring club selection becomes guesswork. Knowing your own wedge distances — through a launch monitor or careful on-course tracking — is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores.