Many, not all, but many golfers struggle to decide what clubs best fit their bag. The answer is that it depends on your ability and what kind of course you\'re playing that day. Here are some tips
1. Get fit for clubs- After getting fit for my golf clubs, I discovered my current clubs were 3 degree too flat! This means I had to make compensations in my swing to make the ball go straight consistently. Think of all the time you may waste \'correcting\' a bad swing when it may be your clubs
2. Replace long irons (4, maybe even 5, and up) with hybrid clubs. Unless you have a low single digit handicap, your swing is probably not consistent enough to hit long irons very well. Hybrids have the added benefit of getting up in the air rather quickly (and thus, landing softly) and helping you to chop through rough or fairway fringe more efficiently.
3. Add a wedge. I am surprised at how few golfers carry enough wedges. Invariably, the better golfers carry 3-4 wedges. These wedges (probably a PW, GW, SW, and LW) give a golfer a multitude of options around the green and inside 100 yards. 70% of your results will happen within this range, so be wise and get another wedge. (If pressed to choose 1, get the 60 degree wedge with low bounce)
4. If possible, find out the type of sand at the course. Although I hope you avoid the sand, often it is impossible. The think sole of a sand wedge with a lot of bounce will cut through fine sand better. Fine sand will cause the ball to sit in a \'fried egg\' lie and thus will be difficult to cut under like a normal sand shot.
5. Check your driver loft. Many golfers have drivers with loft that is too low. Studies show that a higher launch often yields more in the way of distance. Unless you have a low single digit handicap, avoid drivers with less than 9.5 degrees of loft. This will have the added benefit of carrying the ball farther on the off chance you miss hit into the rough. Better to be closer to the hole, right?
6. Choose a putter- many people have several different putters. I think putting is mostly mental, so I would go with the one that feels that best that day. It\'s as simple as that. You will have more confidence and putt better. My better putting days are invariably those where I just \"feel\" on.
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James Nissen
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