I agree with that. At the moment whilst I'm still a beginner I cannot hit wedges under 3/4 swing so I'd rather be 80+ yards than say 40-80 yards. Though I can hit some very good chip shots upto 60 yards but they aren't very good if you have to carry more than 80% of the distance.

I suppose hitting further is better on long holes where you leave yourself a short iron rather than a long iron for your second shot.