PGA Tour 8-Iron Distances
Every pro's carry yardage for the 8-iron, sorted by distance.
PGA Tour Average Carry
158 yardsTotal Distance
166 yardsSource
Trackman / Golf Monthly8-Iron Distances by Player
| Player | Tour | Carry (yds) | Total (yds) | Swing Speed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson DeChambeau | LIV | 185 | 193 | 138 mph | Reported |
| Rory McIlroy | PGA | 175 | 183 | 122 mph | Reported |
| Dustin Johnson | LIV | 174 | 182 | 121 mph | Reported |
| Cameron Young | PGA | 172 | 180 | 123 mph | Estimated |
| Brooks Koepka | LIV | 171 | 179 | 123 mph | Reported |
| Tony Finau | PGA | 171 | 179 | 124 mph | Reported |
| Jon Rahm | LIV | 170 | 178 | 118 mph | Reported |
| Wyndham Clark | PGA | 170 | 178 | 122 mph | Estimated |
| Scottie Scheffler | PGA | 168 | 176 | 120 mph | Reported |
| Xander Schauffele | PGA | 168 | 176 | 120 mph | Reported |
| Collin Morikawa | PGA | 167 | 175 | 116 mph | Reported |
| Justin Thomas | PGA | 167 | 175 | 120 mph | Reported |
| Will Zalatoris | PGA | 167 | 175 | 118 mph | Estimated |
| Phil Mickelson | LIV | 165 | 173 | 115 mph | Reported |
| Viktor Hovland | PGA | 165 | 173 | 119 mph | Reported |
| Sam Burns | PGA | 165 | 173 | 117 mph | Estimated |
| Tommy Fleetwood | PGA | 163 | 171 | 116 mph | Reported |
| Hideki Matsuyama | PGA | 163 | 171 | 116 mph | Reported |
| Rickie Fowler | PGA | 163 | 171 | 116 mph | Reported |
| Patrick Cantlay | PGA | 162 | 170 | 115 mph | Reported |
| Adam Scott | PGA | 162 | 170 | 115 mph | Reported |
| Jordan Spieth | PGA | 160 | 168 | 114 mph | Reported |
| Cameron Smith | LIV | 158 | 166 | 114 mph | Reported |
| Tiger Woods | PGA | 155 | 163 | 129 mph | Reported |
| Max Homa | PGA | 155 | 163 | 113 mph | Reported |
| Shane Lowry | PGA | 155 | 163 | 113 mph | Reported |
| Keegan Bradley | PGA | 155 | 163 | 113 mph | Estimated |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | PGA | 153 | 161 | 112 mph | Reported |
| Lexi Thompson | LPGA | 143 | 150 | 106 mph | Estimated |
| Charley Hull | LPGA | 142 | 149 | 97 mph | Estimated |
| Brooke Henderson | LPGA | 139 | 146 | 99 mph | Estimated |
| Atthaya Thitikul | LPGA | 138 | 145 | 96 mph | Estimated |
| Nelly Korda | LPGA | 137 | 144 | 94 mph | Reported |
| Rose Zhang | LPGA | 130 | 137 | 93 mph | Estimated |
| Céline Boutier | LPGA | 127 | 134 | 92 mph | Estimated |
| Jin Young Ko | LPGA | 124 | 131 | 91 mph | Estimated |
| Lydia Ko | LPGA | 120 | 127 | 88 mph | Estimated |
Data sourced from Golf Monthly, Golfweek, Trackman, Golf365, Bunkered, and PGA Tour stats. Stock yardages may vary by conditions and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PGA Tour average 8-iron carry?
The PGA Tour average 8-iron carry distance is 158 yards, with a total distance of 166 yards. This data is based on Trackman measurements from the 2024 season.
Who hits 8-iron the farthest on tour?
Among the pros tracked on ProYardages.com, Bryson DeChambeau hits their 8-iron the farthest with a carry distance of 185 yards (193 yards total).
How far do pros hit 8-iron?
Professional golfers carry their 8-iron between 120 and 185 yards depending on the player, their swing speed, and playing conditions. The PGA Tour average carry is 158 yards.
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