Will Shaw, PhD, MSc, PGA Pro 
Twenty-five handicap golfers average 191 yards off the tee with the driver: 13 yards behind 20 handicappers and 68 yards behind scratch players. With other clubs, 25 handicappers show modest gapping: 148 yards with the 3-wood, 141 with a 5 wood, and 122 with a 4 hybrid. This distance profile makes regulation-length courses challenging, with … Read more
Twenty handicap golfers average 204 yards off the tee with the driver, the same distance as 15 handicappers. This distance profile means most regulation-length courses present significant challenges, with many par 4s requiring hybrid or long iron approaches, and par 5s firmly in three-shot territory. 📊 20 Handicap At-a-Glance: The fairway hit percentage sits at … Read more
Fifteen handicap golfers average 204 yards off the tee with the driver, representing a significant 23-yard gap from 10 handicap players. With other clubs, 15 handicappers show reasonable gapping—176 yards with the 3-wood, 169 with a 3 hybrid, and 154 with a 4 hybrid. This distance profile means longer par 4s become genuine three-shot holes, … Read more
Ten handicap golfers average 227 yards off the tee with the driver, sitting close to 5 handicappers at just 4 yards behind. This distance profile keeps most regulation par 4s within reach, though longer courses can start to expose the gap between mid and low single-digit players. 📊 Ten Handicap At-a-Glance: The fairway hit percentage … Read more
Five handicap golfers average 231 yards off the tee with the driver, sitting 28 yards behind scratch players but still well ahead of mid-handicappers. 📊 Five Handicap At-a-Glance: The fairway hit percentage sits at 49%—actually slightly better than scratch golfers—but the trade-off comes in approach shot length. At 173 yards into greens on average, 5 … Read more
Scratch golfers average 259 yards off the tee with the driver, putting them significantly ahead of mid-handicappers but still 40 yards behind PGA Tour averages. 📊 Scratch Handicap At-a-Glance: The fairway hit percentage sits at 46%, which might seem low, but this comes with added distance, and being in the rough with 130 yards to … Read more
If you’re serious about getting better at golf, the winter represents a great time to reflect, reset and prepare for an exceptional golfing season. In this article, we break down how to practice golf in the winter to truly make a difference to your handicap and scoring. Here is a free tool to get you … Read more
This is a beta tool for members of Break X Golf who want a way to track their scoring during skills games and to see a breakdown of scoring in different tasks within each game. We appreciate your feedback, so feel free to leave any comments below or email us at admin@breakXgolf.com. Happy practising – … Read more
Calculate your exact distance adjustments for any elevation change. Enter your home and destination elevations → get instant yardage adjustments for every club in your bag. Golf Distance Altitude Calculator Golf Distance Altitude Calculator See how elevation changes affect your shot distances Units: Imperial (ft/yds) Metric (m) Home Course Elevation (ft above sea level): Enter … Read more
Get accurate yardages for every club in your bag with our launch monitor-based golf club distance calculator. Unlike generic calculators, ours factors in strike quality, ball flight, and trajectory to give you realistic carry and total distances. How to use: Golf Club Distance Calculator Golf Club Distance Calculator Get personalized yardages for every club in … Read more