Golf Club Distance Logger – Online Track Average Carry per Club

Carry distance is how far the golf ball travels through the air from the moment of impact until it first touches the ground. It excludes any roll after landing. Knowing your carry distance for each club is crucial for clearing hazards like bunkers, water, or rough, and for accurate approach shots to the green.

Tracking your average carry distance helps you make better club selection decisions on the course. Instead of guessing, you'll know exactly which club to use based on the yardage. It also reveals gaps in your distance coverage between clubs, and helps you monitor improvement over time as your swing develops.

Typical carry distances for male amateur golfers: Driver 200–260 yards, 3 Wood 180–230 yards, 5 Wood 170–210 yards, 4 Iron 160–190 yards, 5 Iron 150–180 yards, 6 Iron 140–170 yards, 7 Iron 130–160 yards, 8 Iron 120–150 yards, 9 Iron 110–140 yards, PW 100–130 yards, SW 70–100 yards. These vary based on swing speed, skill level, and conditions.

For a reliable average, aim to log at least 10–15 shots per club. The more data points you collect, the more accurate your average becomes. We recommend recording shots from multiple range sessions and rounds to account for varying conditions, fatigue levels, and swing consistency.

Several factors influence carry distance: swing speed, quality of ball contact (smash factor), launch angle, spin rate, wind conditions, temperature, humidity, altitude, and the type of golf ball used. Even your physical condition and fatigue level on a given day can cause variations of 5–15 yards.

Yes! This Golf Club Distance Logger is completely free. All your data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage — nothing is uploaded to any server. You can use it on desktop or mobile, at home or at the driving range.