What is a good golf distance?
Abigail Rogers
Updated on March 01, 2026
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 golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.
What does Bunker mean in golf?
A bunker is a depression near the green or fairway that is usually filled with sand. After a player is done using the bunker, it is the job of either the player or that player’s caddie to rake the area of the sand disturbed during play. Specific rules of golf govern play from a bunker.
Is 260 yards a good drive?
Driving distance figures from the R&A and USGA’s most recent Distance Report show that the average hit by an amateur male club golfer is 215 yards. Five handicaps and below average 240 yards, 6-12 handicaps average 220 yards, 13-20 handicaps average 204 yards and 21 and overs average 187 yards.
How far should I be hitting my irons?
Estimated beginner driver golf club distance chart
| Club | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 3-iron | 160-180-205 | 100-125-160 |
| 4-iron | 150-170-195 | 90-120-150 |
| 5-iron | 140-160-180 | 80-110-140 |
| 6-iron | 130-150-170 | 70-100-130 |
Why is it called bunker?
The word bunker originates as a Scots word for “bench, seat” recorded 1758, alongside shortened bunk “sleeping berth”. The word possibly has a Scandinavian origin: Old Swedish bunke means “boards used to protect the cargo of a ship”.
What is a green in golf?
Green: The green is where the flagstick and hole are located. When players hit the ball onto the green, they use a putter to roll the ball into the hole. The greens are a particularly delicate area on the golf course.
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