Handicap	Driver Distance	SW Distance	Total Range (Dvr – SW)
0	285 yards	105 yards	285 – 105 = 180 yards
5	261 yards	86 yards	261 – 86 = 175 yards
10	259 yards	98 yards	259 – 98 = 161 yards
15	236 yards	84 yards	236 – 84 = 152 yards
20	225 yards	85 yards	225 – 85 = 140 yards
25	204 yards	80 yards	204 – 80 = 124 yards

MYGOLFSPY：Do Golfers Actually Carry 14 Clubs? Here’s What the Data Says

Handicap	200y Hybrid	200y Iron	175y Hybrid	175y Iron
0	32%	30%	44%	46%
5	21%	17%	33%	31%
10	19%	14%	25%	22%
15	9%	6%	18%	14%
20	6%	4%	14%	8%
25	2%	1%	8%	2%

MYGOLFSPY：Do Golfers Actually Carry 14 Clubs? Here’s What the Data Says

If you hit your 6-, 5- and 4-iron the same distance, it’s time to let a few of them go. Replace them with hybrids so that you have versatility when trying to get out of the rough or when dealing with a difficult lie.
Carrying multiple hybrids (3H, 4H, 5H) can help higher handicapper significantly increase their greens hit percentage. Some players carry a 5-wood and a 3-hybrid to cover different lies and distance gaps. Other players carry a 5-iron and a 5-hybrid because of the variety of shots these clubs can create.
Sometimes, it’s possible to have a 5-iron and a 5-hybrid in your setup. If you struggle to hit your 5-iron with a high launch but like the ability to hit controlled shots on windy days, you may keep both. When choosing your 14 clubs, consider shot variety, versatility, distance and overall consistency, not just pure yardage.

MYGOLFSPY：Do Golfers Actually Carry 14 Clubs? Here’s What the Data Says