Golf clubs for the beginner

Here is an introduction to golf clubs for the complete beginner and  a general guide on which clubs to use in different situations

Driver: The driver is used for the first shot on a hole and is designed to hit the ball the farthest. It is also used on longer holes where distance is important.

Fairway woods: Fairway woods are used for longer shots from the fairway or rough. They are also useful for hitting shots from the tee on shorter holes where accuracy is more important than distance.

Hybrids: Hybrids are a combination of a wood and an iron and are designed to be more forgiving and easier to hit than long irons. They are useful for hitting shots from the fairway or rough and can also be used for tee shots on shorter holes.

Irons: Irons are used for a variety of shots, including approach shots to the green, shots from the rough or fairway, and tee shots on shorter holes. The higher the number of the iron, the shorter the shot it is designed for.

Wedges: Wedges are used for shots close to the green, including chip shots, pitch shots, and bunker shots. They are also useful for shots where you need to stop the ball quickly, such as when hitting into a green.

Putter: The putter is used on the green to roll/knock the ball into the hole. It comes in a variety of shapes/sizes and is the most important club in the bag for scoring well, as most golfers take the majority of their shots on the green.

Remember that these are general guidelines, and the best club to use in a particular situation depends on a variety of factors, including the distance to the target, the lie of the ball, and your personal abilities and preferences. It is always a good idea to practice with different clubs and develop a feel for how they perform in different situations.