Golf Clubs
Golf Clubs
Golf Clubs
Golf page The main rule of golf is to play fair. Even on the back cover of the rule book it
states to 1) play the course as you find it 2) play the course as it lies and 3) if you can't
do either, do what is fair. So fairness is a key to golf. There will be times when playing
golf that you are tempted to cheat. Standing out in the woods and your ball is right
behind a tree, the temptation to kick the ball over a few feet to get a good shot. Don't do
it! Golf is a game of etiquette and conscience. The game will be more rewarding if you
always play by the rules and play fair. Photo by Ducksters When starting to play a round
of golf, it's always a good idea to read the local rules on the scorecard. These will give
you guidelines that are specific to that course. The official rules of golf in the US are
governed by the United States Golf Association (USGA), but here are some basic rules
to keep in mind when playing golf: You must play the golf ball where it lies, unless there
is a rule that allows you to move it. The golf course may not be changed to gain an
advantage, unless there is a rule that allows for a specific change. If your ball is in a
bunker or water hazard, your golf club cannot touch the ground or water prior to your
actual swing. If it does, you must take a penalty stroke. If you accidentally play the
wrong golf ball (oops!), you get a two stroke penalty. On the green, you may mark and
lift your ball to clean it or get it out of another golfer's way. When putting the ball must
not hit the flag. If the golf ball does hit the flag, it is a two stroke penalty. If you loose the
ball in a water hazard, you can drop the ball behind the hazard and in line with the golf
hole. You must take a penalty stroke. If you loose the ball out of bounds, you can take a
penalty stroke and then replay the shot. If your ball is unplayable, you may take a
penalty stroke and then drop the golf ball behind where the ball was and in line with the
hole or drop the golf ball within two club lengths. You are allowed a maximum of 14
clubs in your golf bag. Golfers must tee off behind and between the tee markers. Never
in front of the tee markers. Source: US Army In addition to the rules of golf, golfers also
need to adhere to the etiquette of golf. Fixing divots, not hitting into other players for
safety, yelling "fore" if you do, being quiet while a golfer is hitting the ball, and playing at
a good rate are just a few rules of the etiquette of golf that make the game more
enjoyable for everyone.
Are you a beginner at the great game of golf? Then allow us to introduce you to
the golf clubs. There are several different types of golf clubs in a typical golfer's
bag. In fact, today, there are five categories of clubs: woods (including the
driver), irons, hybrids, wedges and putters.
What are these clubs? What are the qualities of each type of club, and its uses?
The Different Types of Golf Clubs
The following articles offer newbies to golf a general overview of the form and
function of each type of golf club.
As the number of an iron goes up (5-iron, 6-iron, etc.), the loft increases while
the length of the shaft decreases.
But if a golfer uses hybrids, it is most likely as a replacement for the long irons
(2-, 3-, 4- or 5-irons).
Putters are the most-specialized golf clubs, and the type of club that comes in
the widest varieties of shapes and sizes. Putters are used for, well, putting.
They are the clubs golfers use on the putting greens, for the last strokes played
on a golf hole - for knocking the ball into the hole.
There are more varieties of putters on the market than any other club. That
may be because choosing a putter is a very personal process. There is no
"right" putter. There is simply the putter that is right for you.
All putters, regardless of size or shape, are designed to start the ball rolling
smoothly, with a minimum of backspin to avoid skipping or skidding. Almost
all putters do have a small amount of loft (typically 3 or 4 degrees).
Names of Old Golf Clubs
Golf clubs have changed quite a bit over the long history of the sport. There
used to be clubs with names like mashie and niblick and jigger and spoon.
What were those? What did the names mean? Let's go over the names of old,
archaic golf clubs. Just for fun.