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.
The links below include UK buying guides. Check the country, currency and retailer in each article before ordering in the UK or US.
Build your own club-distance record
- Free club-distance worksheet — get a blank carry and gapping record by email, with a smaller card to use on the course.
- 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.