How far a 60 year old man should hit a 7 iron in Australia depends on fitness, handicap and swing speed, but average for 60-year-old male amateur golfer is 120 to 140 metres, with 130 metres being typical. Data from Golf Australia and TrackMan shows average 7 iron distance for male amateur 60-69 years is 125 metres, compared to 140 metres for 40-year-old and 150 metres for 20-year-old, due to decreased swing speed, typically 70 to 80 mph driver speed at 60 versus 90 mph at 30. For low handicap 60-year-old with good fitness, 7 iron may be 140 to 150 metres. For high handicap or less fit 60-year-old, 110 to 120 metres is common. Factors affecting distance include swing speed, ball type, loft of 7 iron, which varies from 28 to 34 degrees depending on set, with game improvement irons having stronger lofts giving more distance, and course conditions. For 60-year-old, focus should be on accuracy and consistent contact rather than pure distance, with low compression balls like Callaway Supersoft helping maximise distance. PGA guidelines suggest 60-year-old should aim to hit 7 iron at least 120 metres to maintain ability to reach par 4s in regulation. If you hit 7 iron less than 100 metres, consider senior flex shafts and lessons to improve. So average 120 to 140 metres is good for 60-year-old man.
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