Rory McIlroy
Northern Ireland
Driver Carry
320yds
Swing Speed
122mph
Clubs Tracked
13
How far does Rory McIlroy hit each club?
Rory McIlroy carries their driver 320 yards, their 7-iron 190 yards, and their pitching wedge 140 yards. Their driver swing speed is 122 mph. Full yardage breakdown for all 13 clubs below.
Rory McIlroy Stock Yardages
| Club | Carry | Total | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 320 yds | 335 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 3-Wood | 285 yds | 295 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 5-Wood | 265 yds | 275 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 4-Iron | 240 yds | 250 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 5-Iron | 220 yds | 230 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 6-Iron | 205 yds | 215 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 7-Iron | 190 yds | 200 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 8-Iron | 175 yds | 183 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| 9-Iron | 158 yds | 165 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| Pitching Wedge | 140 yds | 146 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| Gap Wedge | 120 yds | 126 yds | Reported | Golf Monthly |
| Sand Wedge | 100 yds | 105 yds | Estimated | Estimated |
| Lob Wedge | 80 yds | 84 yds | Estimated | Estimated |
How Rory McIlroy Compares to PGA Tour Average
| Club | Rory | PGA Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 320 yds | 275 yds | +45 yds |
| 3-Wood | 285 yds | 243 yds | +42 yds |
| 5-Wood | 265 yds | 230 yds | +35 yds |
| 4-Iron | 240 yds | 210 yds | +30 yds |
| 5-Iron | 220 yds | 195 yds | +25 yds |
| 6-Iron | 205 yds | 183 yds | +22 yds |
| 7-Iron | 190 yds | 172 yds | +18 yds |
| 8-Iron | 175 yds | 158 yds | +17 yds |
| 9-Iron | 158 yds | 142 yds | +16 yds |
| Pitching Wedge | 140 yds | 128 yds | +12 yds |
| Gap Wedge | 120 yds | 110 yds | +10 yds |
| Sand Wedge | 100 yds | 92 yds | +8 yds |
| Lob Wedge | 80 yds | 74 yds | +6 yds |
How Does Rory McIlroy Compare to Amateur Golfers?
Rory McIlroy's driver carry of 320 yards is 70 yards longer than the average scratch golfer (250 yards) and 115 yards longer than a typical 15-handicap (205 yards).
Their 7-iron carry of 190 yards exceeds the amateur average by 45 yards — a 10-handicap golfer typically carries their 7-iron 145 yards.
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For average distances at every handicap level, see our complete distance chart by handicap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does Rory McIlroy hit their driver?
Rory McIlroy carries their driver approximately 320 yards with a total distance of 335 yards. Source: Golf Monthly. Swing speed: 122 mph.
How far does Rory McIlroy hit their 7-iron?
Rory McIlroy carries their 7-iron approximately 190 yards (200 yards total). This is 18 yards longer than the pga tour average.
How far does Rory McIlroy hit their pitching wedge?
Rory McIlroy carries their pitching wedge approximately 140 yards (146 yards total). Source: Golf Monthly. Confidence: reported.
What is Rory McIlroy's driver swing speed?
Rory McIlroy's driver swing speed is approximately 122 mph. Measured driver swing speed per Trackman. Source: Golf Monthly / Trackman.
How far does Rory McIlroy hit each club?
Rory McIlroy carries their driver 320 yards , their 7-iron 190 yards , and their pitching wedge 140 yards. See the full yardage table above for all 13 clubs with carry distances, total distances, confidence ratings, and sources.
How does Rory McIlroy compare to the average golfer?
Rory McIlroy carries their driver 320 yards , which is 100 yards farther than the average 10-handicap amateur (220 yards). Their 7-iron carry of 190 yards exceeds the 10-handicap amateur average of 145 yards by 45 yards. See our distance chart by handicap for detailed comparisons.
What swing speed does Rory McIlroy have?
Rory McIlroy's driver swing speed is approximately 122 mph. For context, the PGA Tour average is 113 mph and the average amateur swings at approximately 93 mph. See our swing speed to distance chart for how speed translates to distance at every level.
How far can Rory McIlroy drive the golf ball?
Rory carries his driver approximately 320 yards with a total distance of 335 yards. His driver swing speed of 122 mph ranks among the fastest on the PGA Tour.
How far does McIlroy hit his 7-iron?
Rory carries his 7-iron approximately 190 yards (200 yards total), which is 18 yards longer than the PGA Tour average of 172 yards.
What's In Rory McIlroy's Bag?
Equipment as of 2026 · Source: Today's Golfer / TaylorMade
| Club Type | Brand | EquipmentModel | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — Qi10 LS | →Shop → |
| Fairway Wood | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — Qi10 Tour 3-Wood | →Shop → |
| Irons | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — P7CB Blade Irons (switched Jan 2026) | →Shop → |
| Wedge | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — Milled Grind 5 (60°, modified loft) | →Shop → |
| Putter | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — Spider Tour | →Shop → |
| Golf Ball | TaylorMade | TaylorMade — TP5x | →Shop → |
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Methodology: Yardages are compiled from published sources including Golf Monthly, Golfweek, Trackman, and official tour statistics. Numbers represent reported stock yardages and may vary based on conditions, equipment changes, and source date. Each stat shows a confidence label: Reported for directly cited numbers and Estimated for calculations based on available data. Learn more about our methodology.
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