If you have just started playing golf, before you head to a course, it is important to understand first what types of golf clubs there are – and when to use them. Below is a helpful guide on the basic golf clubs.
Drivers This long-range weapon is the club that can propel the ball the farthest. For holes that are more than 200 yards, this is the best type of golf club to use off the tee. The driver used to be called woods as that was the material (usually persimmon or hickory) of choice for the club. Nowadays, drivers are made of metals or alloys.
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Irons
When the ball is on the fairway, and fewer than 200 yards away from the green, an iron is used. Irons are graded from 1 through 9, with each kind covering varying distances; a lower grade means a higher loft, which sends the ball farther. A normal golf club set is usually comprised of 3- through 9-irons as the other two require a higher level of mastery. Wedges Wedges are specialty clubs that can make the golf ball fly or loft higher. Golfers usually select them to escape from bunkers and tall grass or to clear a hazard.
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Putters
Golfers who have already reached the green use putters to roll the ball on the green toward the hole. Putters are typically shorter than other clubs. However, ones with taller shafts have been invented to provide additional control for the golfer.
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