Choose Golf Clubs — How To

With so many choices for golf clubs in the stores and on the internet, it can be hard to narrow down what brand or type of golf clubs to purchase. I have written this guide to help you to Choose Golf Clubs that will work the best for your needs and your budget.

Your Skill Level

Determine how you intend to play the game. If you are just a weekend player who golfs with friend or co-workers from time to time, a low- to mid-performance club can work for you. If you are more the competative type and you are looking to achieve the best scores possible, a high-performance club may be best for you and those who play the game regularly.

Set a budget

Just because a golf club is the most expensive, does not mean it is the best option. Sometimes the most expensive club will be a high performance club that a beginner would have a difficult time hitting. Do your own investigating, and find a club that suits your skill level, then compare prices. You may also look to buy a used golf club or golf club set. Used Golf Clubs are great if they are in good condition, and you can usually pick them up for quite a bargain.

We’ve determined your skill level and your budget, now it’s time to look at specific golf clubs.

Golf Drivers

Most golfers will carry Golf Drivers in their bag (called 1-wood). It is not essential that you carry a driver, and if you have trouble hitting one, you may want to avoid a driver all together. Golf Drivers that are easier to control are called fairway woods (3/5/7 woods). You may find hitting these golf drivers is much easier than a 1 wood, and make managing a round much easier. Golf Drivers are the longest clubs in the bag. The longer the club, the harder it is to control.

Golf Irons

Golf Irons are for the mid-range to short-range shots. They are grooved on the face to offer more control than your golf drivers. If you are a more skilled golfer you may opt for using a blade style iron. Blade irons are solid one piece heads and are usually smaller faced making them more difficult to control. If you are more of a beginner to the sport i would suggest you go with a cavity back iron. These irons have the back of the club head “hollowed- out and offer much a much more forgiving club face.

Golf Irons are seperated into three different categories. Long range irons are your 1, 2, 3, and 4 irons, Mid-Range irons are the 5, 6, and 7 irons and short-range irons are the 8 and 9 irons. Short irons are the easiest to hit. The higher the number on the iron the more loft it has. The more loft on an iron, the easier it is to hit.

Golf Putters

Golf Putters are the clubs most often used in a round of golf. Golf Putters are used to tap the golf ball in the hole once you have reached the green. Putters come in several different styles. Blade putters, heel-toe putters, and Mallett Putters. Putting is all about feel, and a putter should be bought based on that. Whatever style you are the most comfortable with is the Golf Putter you should buy.

Utility clubs/hybrids

Utility clubs are a somewhat new addition to the golfing world. These clubs are a combination of a Golf Driver and a Golf Iron. The degrees of loft available in these clubs is a pretty wide range. Utility clubs are great for beginner golfers who have not yet mastered the use of Golf Drivers and Golf Irons by themselves

When you Choose Golf Clubs always look at what your needs are, and how you plan on approaching the game of golf. Try some clubs out at your local pro-shop and get a feel for what works the best.