| Choosing the Correct Golf Club |
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| Recreation and Sports - Sport |
| Written by Guy Phillips |
| Thursday, 16 October 2008 09:00 |
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Selecting the correct golf club for your manner of play is critical in being able to play a great round of golf. You need to know which clubs to buy and of course how to use them once you bought them. The standard golf set includes three woods, ten irons and a putter. Whether or not your a beginner, intermediate or advance golfer, this article will help you select what type of club to choose.
Selecting the correct golf club for your manner of play is critical in being able to play a great round of golf. You need to know which clubs to buy and of course how to use them once you bought them. The standard golf set includes three woods, ten irons and a putter. Whether or not your a beginner, intermediate or advance golfer, this article will help you select what type of club to choose. To maximize your potential, buying shorter clubs will have more accurate ball contact when you swing. For beginners, woods are recommended before irons, as their large heads and flat soles make it easier to make both contact with the ball and hit it farther. Beginners should buy mallet putters with large heads; these putters are well aligned, making it easier to hit that short putt straight into the hole! Golfers of the intermediate level have different priorities when choosing their golf clubs. The intermediate does not need clubs that offer quite as much forgiveness as the beginner; instead, as an intermediate you should feel free to branch out and choose clubs that give you more control. You should still have a larger driver that will allow you to make a good amount of contact with the ball. Further more, the correct shaft selection is becoming increasingly important at this level of play. Select a shaft that will complement your swing speed. Even though you might be comfortable with the clubs you used as a beginner, you need to try clubs that take more skill so you can improve your game. Golfers that have trained to the advanced level, have a stronger command of the concepts and make much more precise shots. Advanced players will start to add their own style and finesse into the swing by choosing the correct clubs. More advanced irons will allow for much better mastery of the ball. Locate a driver with a bit less loft (degree of the angle at which the face of the club lies relative to a perfectly vertical level). In selecting a driver, you must really take into account your swing speed; spend some time checking out a number of different drivers and don't buy until you are completely comfortable with it. Since club selection will affect every aspect of your game, it is probably one of the single most critical decisions you will make. Taking the time to evaluate your level of play before choosing your clubs will make a huge difference in you game. Your game is going to be directly affected by club selection so make sure you take the time and do it right. |