Before you go to the 1st tee, be aware that there is a rule which specifies that a competitor may only carry 14 clubs in their golf bag. Which clubs, will depend upon how you intend to play, the course and the weather conditions.
When you have used a club in practice, you will be aware of the distance you can hit the ball with that club. Also you will be aware of the hight of the ball, this is controlled by the angle of the club or the loft.
Most clubs can be identified by a number on the sole and a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron. Each club has it component parts. The rubber grip which can be any color, the shaft which is made out of either graphite or steel, and the club head which can be made of steel, tungsten or other alloys.
There are 3 types of clubs:-
* The Wood
* The Irons
* The Putter
WOODS
Woods originally got their name because the club head was made from wood. Today with new technology, club heads are made of many different types of alloys, steel or sometimes tungsten.
* Ladies woods range from numbers 1 to 15.
* The Driver is used of the tee and is sometimes call No.1.
* Most ladies use the 3,4,5,7, or 9 woods from the fairway.
* Some shots require a high loft from a poor lie and numbers 11, 13 and 15 woods can be used here.
IRONS
The club head is usually made of metal and numbered 1-9. Remember number 1 will hit further than number 9. Also remember that the higher the number the higher the ball will go.
Wedges, such as a pitching wedge or a sand wedge also come in the the iron catagory. A sand wedge is mainly used as the name would suggest to escape from bunkers, and generally wedges are used to get more height on the ball.
PUTTERS
Putters, on which there is very little loft, are generally used on or just off the green when the ground is smooth and firm. There is a vast range of putters available to the golfer giving wide choice of shapes, weights and sizes. In fact there is no right or wrong putter and you should choose whichever give you the best results.
RESCUE CLUBS OR HYBRIDS
The hybrid or rescue club as it has become known is a combination of the wood and iron, and is a big hit with lady golfers. Mostly it is used as a distance club, being more forgiving than a wood off the fairway. It has quickly become a standard part of the range of ladies clubs.
CARE OF CLUBS
Most golfers put head covers on their woods to protect the heads and stop them clanking against each other when on the move. You should dry woods off carefully if they become wet, wiping off any grass, mud or sand which accumulates on the head.
The grips, which are rubber can be washed in soap and water when they get dirty. However shinny grips are worn out and need to be replaced, this can usually be done by your club professional.
CHOOSING CLUBS
There are many factors which can be taken into account when choosing clubs, but the most important is that you are comfortable with them. There are many brands to choose from, but some practice shots with demonstration clubs will help you decide.
Before you buy any clubs, its sensible to find an outlet that will allow you to 'try out' different types of clubs in order to help make up your mind.
It may not follow that irons and woods from the same manufacturer suit your game. It could be prudent to buy some now and some later. Lots of players do not buy complete sets and will often add clubs at a later date.
Give some consideration to leaving out the purchase of a driver, which is not necessary when you are first starting. To start with you could choose a 3 or 5 wood. Also choosing a half set of irons to get some experience is a good idea. More can be added at a later date.
When you have used a club in practice, you will be aware of the distance you can hit the ball with that club. Also you will be aware of the hight of the ball, this is controlled by the angle of the club or the loft.
Most clubs can be identified by a number on the sole and a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron. Each club has it component parts. The rubber grip which can be any color, the shaft which is made out of either graphite or steel, and the club head which can be made of steel, tungsten or other alloys.
There are 3 types of clubs:-
* The Wood
* The Irons
* The Putter
WOODS
Woods originally got their name because the club head was made from wood. Today with new technology, club heads are made of many different types of alloys, steel or sometimes tungsten.
* Ladies woods range from numbers 1 to 15.
* The Driver is used of the tee and is sometimes call No.1.
* Most ladies use the 3,4,5,7, or 9 woods from the fairway.
* Some shots require a high loft from a poor lie and numbers 11, 13 and 15 woods can be used here.
IRONS
The club head is usually made of metal and numbered 1-9. Remember number 1 will hit further than number 9. Also remember that the higher the number the higher the ball will go.
Wedges, such as a pitching wedge or a sand wedge also come in the the iron catagory. A sand wedge is mainly used as the name would suggest to escape from bunkers, and generally wedges are used to get more height on the ball.
PUTTERS
Putters, on which there is very little loft, are generally used on or just off the green when the ground is smooth and firm. There is a vast range of putters available to the golfer giving wide choice of shapes, weights and sizes. In fact there is no right or wrong putter and you should choose whichever give you the best results.
RESCUE CLUBS OR HYBRIDS
The hybrid or rescue club as it has become known is a combination of the wood and iron, and is a big hit with lady golfers. Mostly it is used as a distance club, being more forgiving than a wood off the fairway. It has quickly become a standard part of the range of ladies clubs.
CARE OF CLUBS
Most golfers put head covers on their woods to protect the heads and stop them clanking against each other when on the move. You should dry woods off carefully if they become wet, wiping off any grass, mud or sand which accumulates on the head.
The grips, which are rubber can be washed in soap and water when they get dirty. However shinny grips are worn out and need to be replaced, this can usually be done by your club professional.
CHOOSING CLUBS
There are many factors which can be taken into account when choosing clubs, but the most important is that you are comfortable with them. There are many brands to choose from, but some practice shots with demonstration clubs will help you decide.
Before you buy any clubs, its sensible to find an outlet that will allow you to 'try out' different types of clubs in order to help make up your mind.
It may not follow that irons and woods from the same manufacturer suit your game. It could be prudent to buy some now and some later. Lots of players do not buy complete sets and will often add clubs at a later date.
Give some consideration to leaving out the purchase of a driver, which is not necessary when you are first starting. To start with you could choose a 3 or 5 wood. Also choosing a half set of irons to get some experience is a good idea. More can be added at a later date.
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