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A standard set of golf clubs consists of three woods (the 1-driver, 3, and 5), eight irons (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and PW), and a putter — twelve clubs. The rules of golf allow you to carry fourteen clubs in your bag. What is a putter and how is it used?
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In addition to the woods and putter, a standard set of golf clubs also includes eight irons – the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and putting wedge (PW).
Irons are used when the golfer is 200 yards or less from the green. Irons allow you to get away from the fairway and closer […]

A standard set of golf clubs consists of three woods (the 1-driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood). Golfers use woods to hit long shots down the fairway. If a golf hole is 400 yards from the tee to the green, most golfers use a wood to hit off the tee. The wood is a […]

If you have your own set of golf clubs, consider yourself very lucky! A lot of golfers rent their clubs, so you are among those who play enough to warrant your own set. And, since you do, you will want to keep them clean so they can be used for many more games. […]

Now that you’ve decided that golf is the game for you, your next step will inevitably be shopping for your first set of golf clubs. It’s an exciting time! Then, you walk in to the golf or sporting goods store and there are hundreds of choices. What to do?
When you’re new to […]

Golf is one of the few sports often associated with business. One of the primary reasons many people take up the game of golf is the opportunity to play with business peers or potential clients. Many companies even offer golf lessons to their new executives, as they have recognized the value of the […]

As you begin the great game of golf, you will probably want to take lessons. Golf lessons can be very important for the beginner, or even for more experienced players who want to brush up on or improve their game. If you’re new to the sport, you will find taking lessons will provide […]

So, you want to be the next Michelle Wie or Tiger Woods? Well, what lover of the game of golf doesn’t? Golf is a great sport, and those who play love it, and, at times hate it! For while the joy of sinking the ball at par is one you will want to […]

If you’ve ever been in the military, you know that a bunker is an underground fort – a place to seek shelter from the battle around you. Well, in golf - as in war - a bunker is not a place you want to be. A bunker, also known as a sand trap […]

Par is one of the most common terms in the game of golf. Par is what every golfer’s score revolves around – it’s the number of strokes that a skilled golfer should need in order to complete each hole or golf course. You’ll hear “this hole is a par 3” or “this course […]