How many golf clubs do you need to play golf? is like asking the question 'how long is a piece of string'. It is said that Tiger Woods was made to play round after round of golf by his father with two clubs, an iron and a putter. There are many 'how to play golf' books that recommend you take out and play a round of golf with just one club and a putter. The idea of playing with one club is not to reduce your handicap, although in some cases that's exactly what will happen, the idea is that you will get to know that golf club inside out. You'll learn all its capabilities, how it plays, long shots, short chips, different grips and any fears you may have conceived from passed experience will disappear. It won't happen on the first hole, it may not happen after eighteen holes, but you keep playing with that one golf club until you have mastered it, then you can move onto the next.How many golf clubs you can use or in fact carry in your golf bag is governed by the R&A, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, it states that you can carry up to 14 golf clubs.The rule of thumb is that you carry three woods (1,3 and 5), eight irons (3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and a PW - pitching wedge)and a...more
How to Pick the Right Type For the Right Use In Golf ClubsSometimes, different golf clubs have different effect on people. Just because a distinct type happens to be popularly used for a certain technique, does not mean it will be effective for...more