Dial In Your Distances: How to Fix Poor Gapping in Your Set

Gaps between your clubs might be costing you strokes. Here’s why proper yardage spacing matters—and how a quick gapping session can fix it.

If you’ve ever found yourself between clubs—or stuck with an awkward yardage you don’t know how to hit—it might not be your swing. It could be your set makeup.

Proper gapping ensures your clubs are spaced to cover the full range of your game—without big overlaps or glaring holes.

Here’s what to watch for:

1. You’ve got clubs that go the same distance
   If your 6-iron and 7-iron both carry within a few yards, one of them isn’t earning its spot. That could be due to loft creep, swing changes, or poor fit.

2. You don’t trust your wedges
   Too big of a gap between your pitching and sand wedge leads to awkward partial shots. Filling that space with the right loft and bounce makes scoring easier.

3. Your hybrid or fairway wood doesn’t fill the gap
   Many players have a big distance jump between their longest iron and next wood. That can make long par-3s or second shots on par-5s feel impossible.

4. You’ve added or removed clubs without checking yardages
   Whether you bought a new driver, swapped wedges, or retired an old hybrid, any change can throw off your spacing. A quick check helps reset the gaps.

5. You’re guessing on half-swings
   Taking something off a full swing can be useful—but not if you’re doing it all the time. That’s often a sign you’re trying to make up for missing a key club.

Key takeaway:
A properly gapped set doesn’t just look good on a launch monitor—it plays better on the course. Gapping gives you confidence that every yardage is covered, and that you’ve got the right tool for the job.

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