Last Updated: January 15, 2026 | Specifically researched for female golfers

As golfers we all strive to be more consistent with our game – longer and more accurate off the tee, greater control with our short game, which club will get you over the water!

But generic golf distance charts are mainly based on static benchmark data.  These numbers don’t always stack up for amateur golfers of different handicap and skill levels.

We’ve found this is especially the case for female golfers (mainly because those same generic tables are based on men!)

So we’ve created an interactive tool specifically for female golfers to solve that issue and give you more accurate information about your golf distances for each club in your bag.

For a full list of benchmark golf distance charts for amateur golfers try our new interactive tool where you can create your own printable club ditance table.

This isn’t just a “men’s chart with lower numbers.

Women’s golf distances differ due to:

1: Swing Speed Differences

– Average LPGA Tour swing speed: 94 mph (driver)

– Average PGA Tour swing speed: 113 mph (driver)

– Average amateur woman: 60-70 mph (driver)

– Distance isn’t all about strength – it’s about biomechanics, club fitting, and technique

2: Equipment Considerations

– Women’s clubs typically have:

– Lighter shafts (45-55 grams vs 60-75 grams for men)

– More flexible shafts (L or A-flex vs R or S-flex)

– Shorter club length (1-2 inches shorter)

– Higher lofted drivers (12-14° vs 9-11° for men)

3: Strike Quality Focus

LPGA data shows women golfers often have BETTER strike quality than male amateurs at similar handicaps.

This means distances can be more consistent even with lower swing speeds.

Important: These charts are for women using women’s equipment. If you’re using men’s clubs, your distances may differ.

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This chart combines:

– LPGA Tour averages (2024-2025 season data)

– TPI women’s golf research (swing speed by age and skill level)

– Amateur women golfer surveys and obsverations from our 2024/25 Tour events

– Women’s equipment manufacturer specs (including: Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping women’s lines)

Our methodology is similar to that used for our popular amateur golfer distance charts here – Standard conditions at sea level, 70°F, calm wind.

Discover your true distances

Think of this as your personal on-course guide.

1. Tell us a bit about you – age, handicap, swing speed… whatever you know.

2. Pick the course conditions – whether the fairways are firm, soft, or just right.

3. Download and Print – get a copy of your personal chart for your golf bag

4. See your distances in action – realistic numbers for every club in your bag.

5. Compare with the average – see how your game stacks up against other golfers like you.

Don’t worry if you don’t have every number on hand. We’ve added average data for typical female golfers so you can start immediately.

Pro tip: The more you update your personal info, the sharper your chart becomes. Think of it as your caddy that grows smarter the more you play.

Hit “Try it now” and get your personalised guide for every swing, every hole, every round!

As mentioned above whilst researching this article we found most online golf distance charts tend to focus on male golfers.

So we thought it would be useful to drill down into specific distances that would helpful to women amateur golfers.

If you don’t want to use our inactive golf distance calculator for female golfers above we’ve also created some benchmark tables for women by age, handicap level and swing speeds.

So we talked to our Professional coaching friends plus did some research from our own golf events and experience to create the benchmark tables below.

To further personlise the result we also broke down average swing speeds and golf club distances for women by age and by how far you generally strike the ball.

For fun we also compare amateur golfers against players on the LPGA to see how distances differ!

There are several factors that impact on how far we each hit any given golf shot including:

• Gender
• Skill level
• Technique
• Swing speed
• Club to ball contact
• Equipment – including golf ball
  
• Weather & ground conditions
• Ground lie

As a very general rule women tend to hit the ball slightly shorter distances than men, but the great leveller of golf is that it’s not always the player who can hit the furthest who wins the day!

Accuracy, and how you plot your way around a golf course, are also key to shooting lower scores.

Pro golf coaches told us that while female golfers tend to have slower swing speeds than men they do tend to be more accurate and consistent meaning they have a greater potential to shoot lower scores if all other factors are equal.

These charts hopefully give you a guide and some benchmarks you can use to see how you match-up against golfers in your age group and skill level.

If you want a personalised distance chart please try our interactive calculator which takes your details and instantly creates an accurate printable chart based on real golf data not generic guesswork.

Remember swing speed and huge shot distances are not the keys to unlocking better scores for most amateur golfers.

In our experience female golfers are less concerned about the “macho metrics” of swing speed and distance. As a result woman tend to have much better golf swings and are far better at plotting their way around the golf course avoiding errors and hazards with more consistant and creative shots.

That’s why having confidence in how far you hit each club often produces lower scoring than someone who can scream 290 yard drives off the tee, but has no idea where it will land or in which direction!

Play your own game, the way you want to play it – you’ll have more fun on the course, and better scoring will follow.

We hope you found these golf distance tables useful – enjoy your golf!

Set yourself realistic targets: If you want to improve your hitting distances try to do it in small chunks rather than one go. For example if your average drive is below 150 yards but you want to consistantly hit that target try to improve by 3-5 yards at a time – this way you’re achieving your goals you’ll feel like you’re making progress towrds your main objective.

Don’t be afraid to hit the ball: It sounds simplistic but a lot of our coaching friends say that a common mistake their female clients make is that they hold back on impact when striking the ball.  Try hitting through the ball a little harder on the practice range and see if that gives you better distance control. This doesn’t mean changing a smooth swing or head position it just means forcing your hands through a little quicker before you hit the ball.

Focus on fitness: Keep to a regular exercise and stretching routine to help build your strength, flexibility, and overall fitness levels. This can positively impact your swing speed and club distances.

Get the right equipment for you: Check your golf clubs and to a lesser extent the ball you use are suitable for your swing speed and skill level. We recommend speaking to your club pro or a professional club fitter to determine the best shaft flex, clubhead design, and loft angles for your game.

Warm-up and stretch: Whatever your age, to maximise your golf performance it’s vital you warm-up before each round or practice session. This prepares your muscles and joints, improving your swing and reducing the risk of injury.  There are plenty of resources online that demonstrate warm-up exercises and stretches designed for golfers of all ages.  Here are 5 quick and easy golf warm-up drills you can do before your round.

Practice Practice and a bit more practice!: Hone your skills with regular practice sessions to help develop technique and muscle memory. We all know golf can be a hugely frustrating game, but the more you practice the more likely you’ll be able to hit consistent golf shots with each club.  This consistency will give you more confidence next time you stand over a 145 yard approach shot into the 18th with a match all square! Good luck and enjoy your next round!