How Far Should You Hit Your 7-Iron? (You’re Using the Wrong Number)

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Most golfers ask the wrong question when it comes to their iron play.

Instead of asking “how far should I hit my 7-iron?”, they base their decisions on their best shot… not their typical one. And that mistake is quietly costing them strokes.

In this video, I’ll show you why your 7-iron distance isn’t a single number — it’s a distribution — and how understanding your stock distance can help you hit more greens and lower your scores.

We’ll look at real data from launch monitors and shot tracking, explain why golfers consistently come up short, and walk through a simple test you can run to find your true numbers.

Then I’ll show you how to practice the two skills that matter most for distance control:

* strike location
* ground contact

If you can improve those and start making better club selections, your handicap can drop quickly.
📊 Topics Covered:

* How far you should hit your 7-iron (by handicap & swing speed)
* Why “average distance” can be misleading
* What your stock distance actually is
* Why most golfers underclub and miss short
* How to measure your true distances using a launch monitor
* Practice drills to improve distance control

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🎯 Key Takeaway:
Golf isn’t played with your best swing — it’s played with your most common one.

If you want to go deeper on strategy, expectations, and practice, check out my book The Four Foundations of Golf, linked below.

📘 The Four Foundations of Golf:
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Who am I?

My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.