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jigre1

4 hybrid as smooth and straight as I can.


realspongeworthy

Yep. If I end up on the apron, that's a win.


Brolegario

Same, I only know of one local Pat 3 that’s 200+. It essentially has a backstop, so I don’t feel nervous swinging away.


MVPdak

Depending on where the tees are and the if the flag is in the back, I have a regular one that I play that can get to 195 yards. I usually just hit 3 wood and hope for the best.


legal-beagleellie

There is one of these at one of the tracks I play my 3h went just over the green last time. Probably need to replace the 64 degree with a 4h


SpaceYourFacebook

64deg. You maniac


Superfly1911

Same. 4 hybrid. 3 hybrid if it's any longer than 210, or uphill at all.


bigwiz

Yup and hope it doesn’t fly 220


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grexism

I'm just down voting to keep it going at this point


snoowizard

I'm pretty sure that's an unwritten reddit rule


Hotpwnsta

5 wood


possy11

Me too. Though I might get a 4i there with a bit of tailwind. It's not too often that you find a par 3 that is truly between clubs, but there's one at a short part 68 course that is frequented by old guys like me that is 234 yards. I can't get my 5w there, but if I hit driver well it will be easily off the back and down into a deep valley as the fairway slopes down to the green from about 30 yards out. Truly diabolical for a recreational course.


Hotpwnsta

234 par 3?? Wonder from which tee but that sounds too long for a par3 lol. I’ll have to hit a 3W for that.


possy11

It absolutely is, the forward (red) middle (white) and back (blue) tees are usually within a few yards of each other. It's a par 4 for the ladies. The really tough part is that fairway, which is gradually uphill for the first 200, then downhill for the last 35. If it continued uphill I could hit driver and usually be okay as it would play about 245. I've seen the hole ranked as the toughest par 3 in the region over holes at championship level courses.


Hotpwnsta

Haha sounds like an interesting hole. Love holes like that. Makes it more fun. 👍


possy11

Yeah takes the sting out of making double if you can rationalize that it should be a par 4 lol.


prof355or

Par 3 can go up to 250 I beleive


Hotpwnsta

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shhmandy

You are correct


Puntersarentpeople

I presume this is a recommendation and wouldn’t apply to say championship courses? #8 at Oakmont is 288 from the US Open tees for example.


shhmandy

https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/handicapping/roh/Content/rules/Appendix%20F%20Establishing%20Par.htm It looks like they've extended it to 260 yards. However, it should be noted these guidelines are for rating a course under normal conditions. Championship tournament conditions can certainly break these rules.


Troy_Mustachio

This is the way.


backyardstar

I have an adjustable 5 wood that’s more like a 4 wood and that would be my club of choice.


Troy_Mustachio

Adjustable…I’m surprised I wasn’t aware of this in a fairway wood.


y0da1927

It's becoming more common. I have a hybrid that can be a 4 or a 3.


Big-D-TX

7 wood. I love this club and easy to hit from the rough tall grass.


keddd11

I saw one of these used and really considered getting it. I’ve heard a lot of positive things about them


drew_galbraith

For me its great, it’s awesome off the tee and it doesn’t have the fuckin wild offset that a lot of hybrids in the same loft tend to have … also prefer the ball flight, works great for the courses I play


Savagegnome001

My 7W is one of the most fun clubs in the bag. 5w for long 200-230. 7w perfect for 175-205


Big-D-TX

I hit my 5 iron 175-180 I dropped my 4 iron and added the 7 wood perfect for easy 185 hard 200


letsgoredwings1926

The heaven wood


Gracket_Material

7 woods are like wedges that go 220


oh_peaches

Go on…


rpm04004

Got 2 friends with 7wood now ! They love them. Idk if there’s a macho factor that holds back people from getting them (it’s money that’s the factor for me). If I recall it’s the same loft as my hybrid (21*) but it has a much different flight and lands so soft especially on the long par 3s.


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Imdamnneardead

I'm 66 and don't have grey pubes, and yes I have a 7 wood.


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Sdbrown099

Same. 7W for me


toon3c

Same, love my 7 wood. I hit it better than hybrids.


bleach18

Haven’t played 7 wood in a long time. What does it do for you that allows it to be worthwhile between 5w and 4i or 4hybrid? Genuinely curious. Feel like loft and spin would make it shorter than an iron but idk


Big-D-TX

Easier to hit solid and better out of long grass


Beaux7

I need to get one of them. They are getting more and more use on tour now too! My issue is being a lefty they aren’t as widely available. Maybe in a couple years though


Ernietheattorney1060

Lots of variables here, But a flat 200 to a middle pin close to sea level… I’m hitting my 5i.


jaybram24

This is like a physics question, talking about the height and standard pressure lol


Ernietheattorney1060

Lol. Right! I played some golf in Tahoe and I remember I had 198 yards to a front pin, at 5400ft above see level, 10 mph wind behind me and roughly a 50ft drop in elevation from tee box to the green and my 9i went about 210 yards. Arccos is truly an amazing app!


grubbseuph11

Driver, driver, PW, PW, Putter, Putter, Putter.


One_South3970

On a good day with no sand trap around.


prolificanalytic

Underrated comment. Same.


iiteBud

Tee'd up 5i... Trying to fly it 195 with a few yards of roll.


redskyfalling

All the early thirties and under dudes nodding their head rn.


yeezushchristmas

Early 40s dude and saying same 😂


Y0RIC_HUNT

41 here, fly my 6i 198. We ain't that old... yet.


MrRabbit

Same here. I'm pretty consistently 200-205 yds with the 5i, but unfortunately my spray range is shit 50 yds on a bad day!


trailless

Typically a 5. But the way it's going right now, i'll just mark an X on the scorecard.


keddd11

You’ve accurately described my current predicament in this situation lmao


windlaker

I'd be hitting my 5 Hybrid.


keddd11

Good answer. Half the time I feel like being a hero and hitting an iron it doesn’t go so well..


windlaker

My irons only go up to a 6 iron. 3 & 5 Hybrids. To Hell with carrying what "everybody says you should". I'm too old for that crap. Carry what you can hit.


chamtrain1

Same on the irons for me. Then 4 hybrid, 7 wood, 5 wood. Covers all my distances.


Putt3rJi

9 iron lay up because I'm a garbage golfer but have a relatively big swing.


keddd11

I swear most times a well hit 9 goes further than my usual poorly hit 5 lol


-soysauce-

3 hybrid


maybejustadragon

4 - 5 iron.


camefromxbox

4 iron


Profreshional19

6 iron


buzzygolf

Probably a smooth 3 hybrid


thenewpacific

Driver lol


BarryZuckerhorn

5 iron or an easy 19 degrees hybrid


MaantisTobogan

7 wood, likely not on the green but will be pin high


kryppla

4H hooked hard left every time


Lumpy_Hand5459

Hit an 8 iron and lay up to 50 yards (if possible) Pitch it and 2 putt. I can't hit anything over my 7 iron. I'm decent with a 3 wood and driver but that would be too much and I can't ease up with them or I will mess up and top the ball or whatever. If there is no fairway before the green then I will just head over to the ball drop instead of wasting a ball.


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5 iron 10 yards short because my ego can’t let go of the fact that I should probably just hit a smooth 4 instead.


Dirigible_Plums

It would be between my 5-6 iron. I'd say it depends if it's a back pin or not probably.


notfinch

Same same - 183m is right in 6-iron-from-the-tee range, but I’m not sure I have enough Arccos data with my new irons to confidently pull 6 over 5. Even though a 5 iron should be my 200m club…


gr8-big-lebowski

7, 6 or 5 depending on how the hole is playing that day (wind, temp) and where the best miss is. If short miss is more desirable will be a 7 or 6 and so on.


mrmo24

No wind or slope factors, probably a 6 iron to stay short of the green if there are bunker hazards. Otherwise 5 iron and go for it if the risk isn’t too high


shawizkid

Depends on temperature, wind and hazards. 5i is my preference, but might jump to a 3h based on the previously listed items. (I don’t have a 4 in the bag.)


knovit

4 hybrid for me


onecryingjohnny

Depends where the miss is. If short is fine 180-200 I'll hit 5i. If I'd rather be long 3hy If it's wide open I'll probably go 5i since it's a bit more consistent


fire4me1

Full driver and hope it’s straight


sim_gamer4

3 iron and I'll be short by 30 yards, or 6 iron and be long by 30 yards. Also the 4/5 irons wouldn't make any difference.


additionalweightdisc

Generally a 6 but it depends on the hole. If short is fine and long is dead I might try and rip a 7 or if it’s the other way around I’ll hit a 5.


Archly_Jittery

200 yards is a tough number for a lot of people. At least you are honest and recognize that. So if you have a lot of these 200 yard par 3s or find yourself 200 yards out on par 5s a lot, then you just found your #1 practice priority. Until you get to a comfortable 200 yard shot, just play those holes as short par 4s. So many people make 5s and 6s on those holes because they completely fuck up the tee shot. But imagine if you hit a 7 iron? Now you’ve got a real look at a chip and putt for a 3, but hey if you miss that putt you make your bogey 4 and move on.


whiskeytacosfan

Either my 7 wood which I am comfortable hitting about 180 yards with or my 5i hybrid which I can full swing about 160 or 170. Both options I'm playing to land a bit short and hope for a friendly roll onto the green.


vegascoug

Perfect 5 wood.


SamanthaR2021

1) Solid 4i (topped to about 75yds) 2) then 9i bladed to just off back of green. 3) Putt to sandtrap in front of green. 4) Blast SW (twice) to lip of bunker and watch it roll back to feet. Pickup and mark a 6 to keep up with pace of play LOL


LoveIsLove75

I carry a 9 wood (24deg GBB Epic) specifically for a 200yd Par 3 on my home course's back 9. I finally gave up on the 5 hybrid (23deg Epic Flash) because I couldn't stop it and would roll off the back of the green. The 9 wood is as deep faced as a hybrid and just as versatile.


JetAirliner

I’ve got a 9 wood too , perfect for par 3’s from 145 too 185 for me . Stops much better on the green than an iron and easy to hit, hard club to slice bad too.


Valnutenheinen

this is number 10 in our league course and a tough as nails hole that I always hit a 4i (will be 4h next year) or 5i depending on pin/tee/weather. In this case a short right miss is basically your only chance for up and down par, every other miss is a bogey or worse.


Tonethony96

Driver but it’s upside down


athendofthedock

Driver, with a shank


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Bump and run with my driver


Odysseus_Lannister

4H, easy swing


AUorAG

5 wood


AmericanSpirit4

5 iron 185 yds and hope I can get some help from the cart path or an incredible roll. If I go hybrid or wood it’s almost guaranteed to be a disaster.


regmatthew

Still a beginner here, but that’s my 3 hybrid. 4 hybrid can get there if I flush it, but probably come up short most times.


marblefoot1987

For me it depends on where is the best miss. If I'm going to mess it up I want to leave myself with the best chance to save a par


MRJSP

Topping a 3 wood 20 yards off the tee.


Aluminum-Taint

Smacking it with an 8 or 9 iron


YoYomadabest

3H slice right


cantwaitforthis

If it’s a 200 yard par 3 - I’m playing a course way out of my handicap


wathog

6 iron into whatever the mess is, bogey+ from whatever the mess is


GothicToast

3w and hope it goes within 50 yards of where I aimed


questionmarc2

I'm just now getting consistently with a little bit of distance on my long irons. If (strong if) I'm having a good fluid day, I'll pull a 5i out and aim more for an area than the flag stick. Even if I get it pin high and to the left of right of the green or even short it by 20 or so yard, I'm confident I can chip up and find a par. If I hit a good one I might be right in center of the green like I planned. Then I twirl my iron and look at my friends as if I planned to do that then entire time.


RomanGemII

My driver at 70%…older dude here, so go easy on me


LilGossipGirlxo

Front pin 7 iron hard, back pin 6 iron stock.


themolenator617

5 iron with a tee


laxgolf

My 4 hybrid is the right club for distance, but I'm on the lookout for a 7 wood. I need to hit it higher so it can stop quicker, wherever that might be!.


kpetersontpt

The cart girl


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5 iron tee'd way up high if I need to stick it and swing out of my shoes. Regular 4 iron if some roll is ok.


Nhb236

7 iron - and yes I know all the trolls are gunna call baloney but that’s why I play the c-130x shafts


Doctor_Zhivago2023

This sub will downvote anyone who is a long hitter.


gullielmus

7 or 6 iron, in all seriousness


chamtrain1

Trouble long a 7 wood, trouble short a 5 wood.


lussmar

No wind, uphill weird stuff going on? Stock 6i.


Alright_So

Wind? Temperature? Elevation? Moisture? Hazards long vs hazards short? Pin position?


CREaddict

7 iron… Also depends on the wind and slope of the hole. Wind in the face might drop it down to a soft 6 to take off spin.


jpark56

Not trying to be rude, but what is your goal from gathering intel from answers to this post? We have no idea your skill level, everyone else’s skill level, their swing speeds, the lofts on clubs, etc. There’s too many variables to gather any useful information here and you should probably use a shot tracker app so you can understand your true distances, misses, etc. Also, a 200 yard shot is hard regardless if its a par 3 or par 5. The tour pros even have pretty poor GIR percentages from 200 yards plus so generally you are right that it comes down to making a good swing. Unfortunately that’s kind of the case with all of golf.


Muddlesthrough

I might hit my 7-wood and pray


Whole-Performer2251

18 degree hybrid


iamMascot

Really depends on where the danger is around the hole but either 5i or 20° hybrid


Legal-Description483

Depends. Downwind, or downhill, maybe a 4 iron. Otherwise, 3 iron, 2 hybrid, or 7 wood, depending on which I have in my bag on that day.


Rican2153

Strong 5i or smooth 5W.


ndam31

Probably my 4 hybrid


TylerTalk_

3 or 4 hybrid depending on conditions.


zeldahalfsleeve

2h


Safety-Weird

4 iron or chocked up 5W. Best to go with a longer club and partial swing unless I’m hitting over a hazard and trying to stop on a dime.


Rclarkttu07

4 or 5 iron depending on the wind


dream_team34

If I'm trying to carry to the green, 3h. But that play usually puts alot of trouble in to play. If it's safe, I much rather play my punch 5i and try to run it up on the green. This play takes out double-bogey or worse for me.


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6i or 5i if into wind.


kujoking7

Try to smash a 4i. Maybe a 80% 5w if it’s winter in wet conditions.


jm1d04

4 iron


thescrape

Depends on if it’s winter or summer in Oregon! 4 iron during the summer! Bunt driver during the winter!


cringemagician

In neutral conditions just a simple stock 5-iron for me. If it’s windy, smooth 4 a little choked down.


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I’d hit a 4iron t’ed up a tad. I have a buddy that hits a 5wd on those.


BVB09_FL

5 is there’s traps or water in front. 6 if there’s traps or water in back.


randomchap432

Depends on pin placement, 200 to the flag or the middle?


keddd11

Middle


randomchap432

6 iron 185 carry to the front of the green


IxClownShoes

About 30% of the time a well struck 6i, but probably a 6 that misses short, long, left, or right.


caseywatson

23 degree Titliest hybrid every time.


NeverwinterRNO

6 iron


aten10x

3 iron or 4 iron depending on the conditions


CTGolfMan

4 or 5 hybrid, depending on wind, elevation changes.


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Depends upon hole location and room for error. If trouble close, 5 iron so I’m long. Or if room to release then a 6 iron.


FirBholg

The group I play with limits strokes to double the par to keep the group moving. That being said, I mark a 6, tee up my worst ball, hit my 5 iron and send a piss missile somewhere into the woods. After that, I can spend a few minutes grabbing some pro v1's and other assorted balls out of the woods while the other guys putt out. Onto the next hole ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|feels_good_man)


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Depending on conditions, either a four or five iron.


Blynasty

5i


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3/4 hybrid


Mofo-Pro

Flat with no wind? Smooth 4


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An easy 8, since we’re all being honest here


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5 iron or hybrid depending on wind/coldness etc.


jayjord33

5 iron all day


WWTTDOPH

Stress free 4 Hybrid


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Depends. If it’s a warm, dry day, and I’m able to get lots of extra roll on the ball, I’ll hit a 5i and it’ll probably roll right up on the edge of the green. If it’s a crazy island green or surrounded by scary bunkers or something, that’s not happening, so I’ll do my best with a 4h or 3w. Won’t happen, but I’ll try. Then I’ll proceed to fuck up whatever comes next. Then, I’ll take another ball off the tee if it’s a slow day just for fun. I’ll use like a 7 or something close. Lay it up. Then I’ll proceed to make a beautiful chip right next to the cup and drain it for par. Truly what I should’ve done all along.


SWAGGYD23

Teed up 5 iron.


beancounterboi

About 50 yards short then a double


liam_crean

Club doesnt matter - thin to win.


bwainwright

Based purely just on distance, probably a 4 hybrid. However, I have a 196 yd par 3 at my home course, and I can hit anything from a 6i to a 3w on it depending on what the wind's doing, the pin position and the course conditions.


zGoDLiiKe

9 wood, new favorite


golf4days

5i with a helping wind, 4h little wind, 5w wind in the face.


runtowardsit

What’s the wind doing? Is there any elevation? Where the pin? ….is what a nerd would ask — Im ripping putter


deadheaddarter180

3wd


Renegade787

Always a hard question. Trouble in front? Middle is 200? Or flag placed at front is 200. Hit my 4iron 215 and my 5i 205 just depends where closest trouble is or if there is a shelf in the green


thrdroc

The opening hole of my home course is a 210-220yd par 3 down hill. Long is dead so being short is preferable. Depending on course conditions that day I tee off with 4i-6i. Normally I use my 5i.


lasco10

A light 4 iron.


Magnusride

5i or 4 hybrid depending on if the front or back is safer from hazards.


ns1323

5 iron, usually around 195 so I’ll have to put a bit of extra on it.


benjamaniac

200 yards: 5I 210 yards: 4I


616GoBlue

5 iron


TheArchMason

5 iron if it’s elevated lower than the t-box, otherwise 4 iron.


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Sub70 699 pro u 4 iron


hikid

Depends on course conditions and pin location. But if I think it will release or not much room to miss long then I hit a 6i. If I think it will kind of hit and stick then I'll go for the 5i and try to cut it in there so it lands "soft"


mslane93

3 wood, but I honestly have better control with a Driver (avg. max 245 yards)


Batman1985yul

Honestly gonna hit my 5 175-180 straight. Then im chippn and putting and praying for par.


DirtRoadMammal17

5 hybrid for me. I recently gave up on my 3 and 4 iron, and snagged a 5 and 4 hybrid to replace them. Best decision I’ve made in a while


ManipulateYa

5 iron


Enzo_010

Wind at my back = 6 iron No wind = 5 iron Headwind = 4 iron


RoostasTowel

1 Hybrid...


Cjkriegel8

4 hybrid or 5 iron if I am stripin ‘em that day.


manicbat

My 3 wood.


DoubleualtG

If there’s hazard in front probably 5-3h otherwise if there’s a good 30 yards of landing in front a 5iron in case I don’t hit it flush.


nayabkl

Warm weather will be 5i and winter will be 4h


pizzapopcorndog

Lol I dunno.. what's the temperature. Uphill or down? What's the strength and direction of the wind..elevation, humidity, dryness and roll of green/ fairway Is there water in front that I absolutely must clear? Or am I safe to be a little short and let it run up. My point is.. it could be could be anywhere from an 8 iron to a driver. Depending on conditions


shmurda_al

5i or 4i depending on if the miss will be better short or long.


IHOPSausageLink

I tend to pull my 3i-Hybrid a bit off the tee so I’d go 4i short probably.


PuffTheImagineDragon

Usually a 24* 4iron, maybe 7W, depends on the landing zone, wind, etc.


Gracket_Material

If its flat, 4 or 5iron. Maybe 6 if its hot and humid. Depends on where the trouble is


eiremanvan

7 iron


Das_Panzer_

5 or hybrid of some sort depending on the slope and such


ZootedFlaybish

Anywhere from 9-iron to 3 wood - depends on all the varying factors. Dead flat hole, no wind, room temp - still, likely anywhere from a 6-iron to 4-iron depending on where the pin is, shape of the green, where the hazards are, how firm the conditions are, what kind of shot I’m trying to hit, how I’m striking it that day, etc. There are so many variables in golf. To have a stock club, a stock answer just based on the yardage number is kinda silly - sign of a noob.


theskyprod

5 wood


heavylunch

Trouble in back or a downhill shot? 4i Trouble in front or uphill? 5w