A distance to the target is only part of the decision. Use these guides to choose your course information and build a record of how far you carry the clubs in your bag.
Build your own club-distance record
- Free club-distance worksheet — download a blank carry and gapping record with a smaller on-course summary; no email signup is required.
- How to build a club-distance chart — collect a representative sample, separate carry from total distance and label the conditions.
Choose the information you need on the course
- Finding a yardage book for your course — check the exact course and edition, and distinguish course information from a protective holder.
- GPS versus a laser rangefinder — compare the information each device supplies and the practical checks before buying.
- Golf GPS apps — check course coverage, included features and how the app works on your phone before paying.
Carry and use the information
- Yardage wallet versus scorecard holder — measure your documents and compare what each holder is designed to carry.
If you are assessing gaps before replacing a set, use the measurements alongside the senior-set guide or beginner-set shortlist.
These guides use manufacturer and retailer information. We identify the sources and checks in each guide; we do not claim hands-on testing where none took place. Read how we research our guides.