What club from 150 yds?

[NolaNole9]

I've been really getting back into golf lately, and actually shot one of my best rounds last weekend. I shot an 82, with 7 pars and 2 birdies. It could have been even better, but I quadrupled a hole along with a couple doubles. Also missed two eagle putts from within 10 feet.

Anyway, what club do you hit from 150 out? Just trying to gauge how long/short my game is. I use an 8 iron.

 

[Grad91]

9 for me.

 

[dmm5157]

Gap wedge.

I'd say 8 iron for 150 yards is on the shorter side of average. 7 iron would be short.

 

[cmanole]

Lob wedge

 

[noleit]

Long putter if it's in the short grass.

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Depends on the course conditions, day, and shot I need to hit. I can hit a high, hard 9 iron that will spin and stop or I can punch a running 6 iron.

Middle of the road club is an 8 iron, and I love playing with guys like Desi who swing hard enough to make a gap wedge go 150. They usually have vanity handicaps and loose money clips.

 

[dmm5157]

Depends on the course conditions, day, and shot I need to hit. I can hit a high, hard 9 iron that will spin and stop or I can punch a running 6 iron.

Middle of the road club is an 8 iron, and I love playing with guys like Desi who swing hard enough to make a gap wedge go 150. They usually have vanity handicaps and loose money clips.

Don't feel inadequate because it's an 8 for you, sugar.

Works both ways. Played with plenty of guys that try to keep up.

Of course some days it's going to vary. Some days may need down to a 9 . Love my gap wedge, though, it's automatic from 150. Would much rather be there than 50 out. Aim for that all day long.

 

[DFSNOLE]

What is amazing is how long players are hitting the ball these days. Wasn't that long ago that the club of choice for pros from 150 out was an 8.

Key is to play whatever you're comfortable playing and not worrying about what others in your group hit. That's a lesson I've had to learn as I've gotten into my mid 50's.

 

[dmm5157]

What is amazing is how long players are hitting the ball these days. Wasn't that long ago that the club of choice for pros from 150 out was an 8.

Key is to play whatever you're comfortable playing and not worrying about what others in your group hit. That's a lesson I've had to learn as I've gotten into my mid 50's.

That's true. In the 80's and before , average tour pro may have hit a 7 from 150.

Now on your you'll see some guys hitting a 7 iron 200 yards to clear hazards.


Adding to that, should never ask another in your group "what'd you hit?", nor should you care. Play the yardage and what you know you can hit consistently. That's all that matters.

 

[ncnole1975]

That's true. In the 80's and before , average tour pro may have hit a 7 from 150.

Now on your you'll see some guys hitting a 7 iron 200 yards to clear hazards.


Adding to that, should never ask another in your group "what'd you hit?", nor should you care. Play the yardage and what you know you can hit consistently. That's all that matters.

Good advice. Occasionally I'll ask "what did you play to?" Trying to get a feel for the yardage but the actual club is irrelevant. As for the OP, no wind or elevation, probably a wedge, maybe a soft 9.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

25 years ago, back in college, I could easily hit a 9 iron 150-155. My problem is I was never 100% sure in what direction.

 

[cmanole]

What is amazing is how long players are hitting the ball these days. Wasn't that long ago that the club of choice for pros from 150 out was an 8.

Key is to play whatever you're comfortable playing and not worrying about what others in your group hit. That's a lesson I've had to learn as I've gotten into my mid 50's.

That's true. In the 80's and before , average tour pro may have hit a 7 from 150.

Now on your you'll see some guys hitting a 7 iron 200 yards to clear hazards.


Adding to that, should never ask another in your group "what'd you hit?", nor should you care. Play the yardage and what you know you can hit consistently. That's all that matters.

The ball has A LOT to do with it but the loft of the irons also have an awful lot to do with it as well. My Nikes got stolen earlier this year, along with my bag and everything else in it, and I got and old set of Hogan Apex blades. I forget but I think they are '84s. I'm a full club short with them than I was with the Nikes due to the lofts...

 

[dmm5157]

Good advice. Occasionally I'll ask "what did you play to?" Trying to get a feel for the yardage but the actual club is irrelevant. As for the OP, no wind or elevation, probably a wedge, maybe a soft 9.

It's a penalty during tournament play. Guys would ask "how old is your sister?" or something like that to get around it. In my case, they'd look in my bag to see what I was really hitting. Didn't take long to realize they shouldn't ask me.

Buddy of mine would ways take two clubs for that reason and would lie about what he hit if someone asked him.

For asking yardage, better question is "what'd you play it at?" but with GPS and golf apps these days, there's little guess work.

I don't like getting yardages from people, don't trust em.

 

[NolaNole9]

The ball has A LOT to do with it but the loft of the irons also have an awful lot to do with it as well. My Nikes got stolen earlier this year, along with my bag and everything else in it, and I got and old set of Hogan Apex blades. I forget but I think they are '84s. I'm a full club short with them than I was with the Nikes due to the lofts...

Where'd your clubs get stolen?

 

[NolaNole9]

Lob wedge

How long do you hit a 4 iron? 350 on the fly?

 

[dmm5157]

The ball has A LOT to do with it but the loft of the irons also have an awful lot to do with it as well. My Nikes got stolen earlier this year, along with my bag and everything else in it, and I got and old set of Hogan Apex blades. I forget but I think they are '84s. I'm a full club short with them than I was with the Nikes due to the lofts...

I don't hit as far with my Nikes as I did with my DCI' s or even my Black Cats. To he honest, I don't like them at all.

I liked my old Wilson tour blades, took a lot of skill to hit well. They weren't forgiving, but forced you to play true and not try to overswing. Those were an 9 iron to hit 150 for me. Felt great when you pured one. Could work the ball well, too.

 

[NolaNole9]

What is amazing is how long players are hitting the ball these days. Wasn't that long ago that the club of choice for pros from 150 out was an 8.

Key is to play whatever you're comfortable playing and not worrying about what others in your group hit. That's a lesson I've had to learn as I've gotten into my mid 50's.

Yea, I couldn't care less during a round. Just felt like starting a golf thread.

 

[BillWesJay]

9

 

[SeaPA]

What club from 150? Whichever one is right for the current circumstances. I've hit as little as sand wedge, as much as a 4 iron.

Under normal conditions on a typical central florida course, usually either 7 or 8 iron.

CMan is correct with the mention of changed lofts of clubs. A 7 iron from the early 80s likely has the loft of an 8 iron, possibly even a 9 iron, from a set of irons now. They've changed through the years based on changes in golf ball technology and golf course/grass conditions, as well as the technological improvements making irons more forgiving for mishits. Of course, the other reason for the change is so the club manufacturer can create the impression that you hit their 8 iron longer than you hit one from another company.

 

[RTM58]

 

[NolaNole9]

Shot an 87 this morning. I shot a +4 40 on the front, and then preceded to go double, triple, double to open up the back 9. I had 5 pars and 2 birdies, with 2 or 3 inexcusable three-putt bogeys. I tell you, those blow up holes are more maddening when you're shooting good. I felt like breaking something.

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Don't feel inadequate because it's an 8 for you, sugar.

Works both ways. Played with plenty of guys that try to keep up.

Of course some days it's going to vary. Some days may need down to a 9 . Love my gap wedge, though, it's automatic from 150. Would much rather be there than 50 out. Aim for that all day long.

Ha.

I'm actually fairly long (not otherworldly - 265-270) off the tee, but I prefer to hit irons at about 80%. It's just my best tempo. Certainly sacrifices a bit of distance, but even on a hard swing it's only about a club different.

My gap wedge is 52 degrees and flies 105 yards.

 

[dmm5157]

Ha.

I'm actually fairly long (not otherworldly - 265-270) off the tee, but I prefer to hit irons at about 80%. It's just my best tempo. Certainly sacrifices a bit of distance, but even on a hard swing it's only about a club different.

My gap wedge is 52 degrees and flies 105 yards.

Nothing wrong with that. Nothing at all.

I've tried the slower tempo swings but it's not consistent for me. I swing about 90%, but all about a smooth swing and crisp contact.

Honestly, I'm a boring player lately. Irons or hybrid off the tee on most holes. Goal is to be 150 out every hole (other than part 3s), hate being too close off the tee these days, I don't play often enough these days and my short game comes and goes now. I'm lucky to get out on the course once a year now. Doesn't help that I got a new Cleveland wedge and I'm still not used to it compared to my old one.

 

[2noles1cup]

8 iron nice easy swing. The problem my 9 iron is I always hit it fat and it's probably a 150-160 club too. I usually hit p wedge 120-135

 

[Gonolz]

I play the entire course with a 7 iron.

 

[runkpanole]

That is when I pull out my driver.

 

[dmm5157]

I play the entire course with a 7 iron.

Only cause you broke all your other ones.

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

9 is usually the right club for me. I will often grab my 7 hybrid and punch it though.....that way I'm sure to be on...even if not close.

 

[cmanole]

I don't hit as far with my Nikes as I did with my DCI' s or even my Black Cats. To he honest, I don't like them at all.

I liked my old Wilson tour blades, took a lot of skill to hit well. They weren't forgiving, but forced you to play true and not try to overswing. Those were an 9 iron to hit 150 for me. Felt great when you pured one. Could work the ball well, too.

There is no need to hit a 8 or a 9 150. The iron game is about feel and control, not distance...

 

[cmanole]

How long do you hit a 4 iron? 350 on the fly?

Further

 

[mnole03]

Angle and club length are what matter. A lot of clubs are juiced stronger and longer to provide the illusion of increased power.

 

[dmm5157]

There is no need to hit a 8 or a 9 150. The iron game is about feel and control, not distance...

True. I moved up from the blades to cavity backs when I started high-school. I remember the distance jump to my Black Cats was incredible, probably around 30 yards each club. My home course back then had a 650 yard and 630 yard par5, and I didn't carry a driver back then (3 wood only). The extra distance was a huge scoring advantage, never looked back.

After that, went to DCI's, still my favorite clubs. I Only got the Nikes (about 5 year ago) because they were cheaper than getting all my clubs reshafted (epoxy gave out on them from being old). Get what you pay for sometimes.

 

[Fijimn]

Don't forget if you are reading this,that you have to adjust for internet bull. Sunday duffers claiming 150 yds on a 9-maybe 8...love the Interwebz

 

[RTM58]

I thought it was all about form

Good day to be Jordan Spieth, or his caddy. I was pulling for Rose's caddy for personal reasons.

 

[TexSkills]

Depending on the course and conditions, 9 iron or pitching wedge.

 

[vevois23]

Solid 8 iron for me. Also, having been on the course with Desi, I can verify that he can crush it. Used to piss me off, until I realized I have a better short game.

 

[dmm5157]

Solid 8 iron for me. Also, having been on the course with Desi, I can verify that he can crush it. Used to piss me off, until I realized I have a better short game.

Once upon a time, when I didn't carry a driver, I had a killer short game. Of course, that was 15 years ago. Bunker and flop shot game is still usually on point, though. The whole "golf once a year" thing kills my short game and putting.


Somewhat funny story, not sure if I've told it on the LR or not. When I was 13, I used to place in the Junior golf circuit in the area pretty frequently. Used to swing to kill the ball every time and I used to play with my dad's friend's kid named Billy. The kid was my age and was just my nemesis in every tournament we played in. He didn't hit nearly as far, but his short game was incredible. I was getting frustrated at not being able to beat him, so my dad got word of this great golf instructor that used to play on tour.

So I show up at the driving range and look around. See no one else but a lady hitting balls. Pretty much a scene out of Tin Cup, I ask around for the club pro that I'm supposed to have a lesson with. They say, "You're looking at her". 13 year old ego and all, I ponder to myself, "what is SHE going to be able to teach me?" So I walk up to her and introduce myself, she asks me to hit a few balls with whatever club I want. I immediately reach for my driver (carried one at that time) and smash a few over 250 yards. She says, "That's great, you sure do hit the ball further than I do. Let's play a little game, shall we?"

so she says, "let's see who can hit it closer to that flag 30 yards away. She grabs an 8 iron and I grab a sand wedge. I lob 3 up in the air and closest one is about 15 feet away. She hits 3 in a row that nestle up within 5 feet. Last one hits the cup.

After breaking my ego, she proceeds to give me the best golf advice I've ever gotten and really honed in on chipping 101. I've passed it along and tried to help others out with the same thing.

Short game really separates mediocre and good players from great players. It's certainly the one thing I don't spend enough time on, but these days I never get to the range. It's always just a random round of golf with no warm-up range time or anything. Hard to break 80 playing like that.

 

[cmanole]

After breaking my ego, she proceeds to give me the best golf advice I've ever gotten and really honed in on chipping 101. I've passed it along and tried to help others out with the same thing.

Short game really separates mediocre and good players from great players. It's certainly the one thing I don't spend enough time on, but these days I never get to the range. It's always just a random round of golf with no warm-up range time or anything. Hard to break 80 playing like that.

Wish you'd help me with mine, it's in the toilet. I used to be all world in high school and college now I'm happy if I can get a basic chip shot within ten feet...

 

[wbnolefan]

I can't stand looking down and worrying if I have enough club (that's what she said). I swing harder and miss-hit it every time so I usually hit a smooth 7

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

I can't stand looking down and worrying if I have enough club (that's what she said). I swing harder and miss-hit it every time so I usually hit a smooth 7

me too - why worry about hitting a perfect shot. Punch 7 and you know you are on. For most of us, getting on is much more important than getting close.