The 7-wood isn’t a club you’ll find in every golfer’s bag but that’s starting to change. As more PGA Tour players put it in play (depending on the course), amateur golfers have begun to take notice. For many, it’s replacing…
The 7-wood has grown in popularity among both amateur golfers and PGA Tour professionals as an alternative to long irons or hybrids. Featuring 20 to 23 degrees of loft, the club provides high launch, forgiveness, and soft landings on greens. Carry distances typically range from approximately 165 yards for higher handicaps to around 225 yards for scratch golfers.
Professional adoption has surged, with 12 of 38 winning PGA Tour bags in 2026 featuring a 7-wood. Players including Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose have utilized the club, primarily targeting firm greens and tight lies. A MyGolfSpy Forum poll indicated that amateurs commonly substitute the 7-wood for 4-irons, 5-woods, or hybrids.
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