Different Types of Golf Clubs

There are many different types of golf clubs that a player can choose from. These clubs are all designed to go different yardages and come in an assortment of different degrees to get the ball in the air. A player can only carry 14 clubs at a time when they play. This usually contains 3 woods, 7 irons, 3 wedges, and a putter.

Woods
Woods are used to hit the ball the farthest. These can be hit anywhere from 200 yards to the pros hitting a driver 350 yards. The driver's club face is big and is the least lofted club in the golf bag. This is why you are allowed to use a tee when you hit your first shot on a hole.

Irons
Irons have club heads made of metal and are typically used when a player is 200 yards and closer to the pin. A 3 iron has more loft than a 9 iron, thus making the 3 iron go further.

Wedges
Wedges are used to strike the ball and make it fly higher into the air, landing on the green soft and with an increased amount of backspin. Wedges are typically used from 110 yards and closer.

Putter
The putter gets the most use out of any other club in the golf bag. It is designed to roll the ball along the green toward the hole. Putters come in all shapes and sizes.