What is in a Complete Set of Golf Clubs?
That depends on the golfer, however, it is generally accepted that golfers should not use more than 14 clubs in a complete round of golf. Most sets consist of a driver, two fairway woods (common woods are 3 and 5), a set of irons, a sand wedge, a putter, and perhaps another club of the player’s choice. Some players choose to forgo the 3 and 4 irons in the set, finding them too difficult to use. Many golfers are now replacing the 3 and 4 irons with newer, Hybrid Golf Clubs. Woods are used for long distance shots and are meant to drive the ball a great distance down the fairway. Woods were historically made from Persimmon wood from which their name was derived. Today, however, most varieties are not made of wood but of different metals. Woods are different from other types of Golf Clubs in that they have a much larger head and a longer shaft. These qualities ensure maximum speed on the ball. For more information on driving, visit our page dedicated to Golf Driving Tips. Irons are versati
