GOLF Q&A'S

The Iron

As the name suggests, Irons were originally made using iron, however, they are now usually made from steel. These clubs are used for accuracy and are generally smaller than woods.

The Wood

Again, these were historically made from wood. These clubs are used for long distance, rather than accuracy and are generally bigger than irons.

Club Numbers

Every club has a number which represents the "loft" of the club. The lower the number, the lower the loft and the longer the club (ie. a "1" wood has a loft of between 8 and 12 degrees). The lower the loft is the longer the distance will be, but the accuracy will be less.

A Set of Clubs

The number of clubs in a set is restricted to no more than 14 clubs, which clubs these are depends on your preferences. Most sets would, however, include the following:

- A Putter

- Woods - 1, 3 and 5

- Irons - 3,, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW

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