If you’re a senior golfer looking to shave a few strokes off your score without giving up your afternoon nap, you’re in luck! These YouTube videos might just be the secret sauce to mastering your swing.
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? From refining your short game to perfecting that putt (and maybe sneaking in a few tips on how to blame the wind), these videos could have you playing like a pro—or at least looking the part at the 19th hole!
If you want to master the new holes at Boundary Lakes, take a peek at Shaun and Robbie’s tips…..
How far do you hit you 7 iron?
According to golf.com, the average 15-handicapper in the US hits their 7-iron 154 yards total. Impressive, right? But let’s be honest, if you’re a senior golfer in the UK, your 7-iron probably does one of the following:
1️⃣ 160 yards? Maybe… downhill… with a strong tailwind… and a lucky bounce off the path.
2️⃣ Lands 120 yards, but rolls an extra 34 yards because links golf is magic.
3️⃣ Gets about 80 yards because you “caught it a bit fat” but still insist it’s the club’s fault.
4️⃣ Ends up in the bunker despite aiming nowhere near it (bunkers have magnets, we all know this).
But with that all said and joking aside, a recent article compared the distances an average a 15-handicapper hits all their clubs and found that we all overestimate our distances! Turns out, most shots fall short of their intended target. So, if you’re standing over your approach shot thinking, “I’ll just muscle this one in there”—don’t kid yourself. Take an extra club. Your 7-iron might actually be a 6-iron in disguise
| Club | Total Distance |
|---|---|
| Driver | 236 yards |
| 3-wood | 215 yards |
| 3-hybrid | 197 yards |
| 4-hybrid | 186 yards |
| 5-iron | 169 yards |
| 6-iron | 162 yards |
| 7-iron | 154 yards |
| 8-iron | 146 yards |
| 9-iron | 136 yards |
| PW | 121 yards |
| GW | 104 yards |
| SW | 84 yards |
| LW | 75 yards |
If this has peeked your interest then read the full article here
