“Yes sir! I would like those shinny purple golf clubs in the corner”.

There is much more to a golf club than one realizes. I’ll admit that I am a little naive about how golf clubs work. Eager to be part of the business “jet-set” of golfers, I rushed out and purchased a second hand set without realizing that there is a difference between golf clubs made for men and those made for women. It was a costly error.

Standing at the tea with my club in hand, I felt awkward. Then someone was kind enough to point out that the club I was using was too long and designed for a man. Boy did I feel foolish. Even if I managed to hit the ball, there was no way it was going to come anywhere near the hole because I had no control over the club.

To avoid making such a costly error, you should understand that not all clubs are created equal. There is a difference between a wood, an iron, and a putter. The wood club has a giant head and is made of titanium or steel. Normally, the wood is used to hit the ball off the tea because it will get the ball to travel the furthest.

You’ll find a large selection of irons available at the golf store. The iron is designed for high trajectory and accuracy more than distance. And then there is the putter. The putter is designed for short distance, like putting the golf ball into the hole.

There are many parts and angles that make up a golf club. Before you make your final decision, talk to a golf professional that can evaluate your needs. Sometimes it’s necessary to customize a set according to your physical body build.

Most women, like myself, need to consider a customized set if they plan on being serious about golf. Of course, I’m still attracted by bright color clubs. However, I’m not as foolish to spend money on them just because they capture my eye.