I have to admit that I have an interesting love/hate relationship with my 3 wood. If you do too, we’re in the same boat and we’re not alone.

I have many friends who have the same feelings about this club. When it works, the distance you can get from a 3 wood is amazing and you might think, “I should be using this club more” or “how can I make this shot every time?”.

But alas, the relationship is a rocky one.

When it doesn’t work, you might then wonder why you even use it. My 3 wood often gets some serious time-outs in my golf bag, sometimes even in the garage so I am not even tempted to bring it out.

Let’s talk about why this club is so hard to hit and a little later, talk about how to hit a 3 wood so it can be more consistent for you.

Why Is a 3 Wood So Hard to Hit?

A 3 wood often times can be hard to hit because it is one of the longest golf clubs with the exception of the driver and the loft is very low comparatively.

Both factors make the 3 wood such a challenge to hit consistently.

3 Wood Shaft Length

With a 3 wood shaft length being the longest of the fairway woods, these shaft lengths can differ greatly depending on what type of club you are using. A women’s club versus senior men’s shaft versus a men’s regular shaft will measure at different lengths. Make sure you are using the right length that is most suitable for you.

The length of a 3 wood ranges from 42 – 43 inches. Just to give you a sense of the difference in length, a 7 iron is around 35 – 37 inches. When you consider trying to control the golf club in motion as it swings around your body, a 7-inch difference is a lot.

3 Wood Loft

In addition to the longer length of a 3 wood, factor in the loft of a 3 wood. The 3 wood golf club is designed to provide a lower trajectory or loft than most other golf clubs. The golf ball won’t get as much height as a higher lofted club like a 5 wood or a hybrid.

The loft of a 3 wood is usually around 15 – 16 degrees. Again, compare that to a 7 iron, which is 34 – 35 degrees and you can see the difference. Remember that usually the higher loft a club is, the easier it will be to get the ball off the ground.

When Should I Use a 3 Wood?

Technically, you can use a 3 wood anywhere on the course. However, there are several places are more common to use a 3 wood.

In the Fairway

A 3 wood is a fairway wood, so naturally, golfers like to use it in the fairway. Usually reserved for a 2nd or even 3rd shot depending on whether the hole is a par 4 or a par 5.

Using it here in the short grass is the most common place to use the 3 wood and when hit well, can help provide the needed distance.

Off the Tee

A 3 wood can also be used off the tee.

Some golfers prefer to hit the 3 wood instead of their driver off the tee because the 3 wood can provide more consistency here.

You are probably thinking to yourself “What? I thought you said the 3 wood provides less consistency and is harder to hit?”

Yes, in the fairway or when hitting off the ground or off the deck.

But, hitting the 3 wood off a tee where the ball is elevated is a whole different story. Here, the 3 wood can be a blessing. Off the tee, hitting a 3 wood may be easier to control than hitting a driver.

If you are comparing the 3 wood vs driver and trying to decide which one to hit, most golfers do prefer to hit the driver when they want more distance.

But watch the tour professionals when they have a narrow fairway – many of them will pull out their 3 woods to tee off with.

When There is a Lot of Wind

Other times you may want to use the 3 wood is if there is a lot of wind and you don’t want the golf ball to travel as high in the air and be affected by the wind.

A low stinger or punch shot might be the best strategy in this scenario.

Can I Hit a 3 Wood From the Rough?

It is not the best choice to hit a 3 wood from the rough.

Especially if the grass is long or thick.

Hitting woods out of the rough can be a challenge. The club has a hard time getting through longer grass as well as under the ball to get it up in the air.

Combining this with the lower loft of a 3 wood, it is going to be hard to hit it well and not duff it.

I have had many experiences trying to do this as I needed more distance and thought hitting a 3 wood out of the rough might work.

Most of these shots ended up as dribblers…going just a few yards and still having to hit from the rough on my next shot.

Do I Need a 3 Wood?

The age-old question. Especially these days with so many other clubs and options to choose from.

Technically, you don’t need a 3 wood.

It is a preference and a personal choice each golfer has to make. Finding the right club that works for you and your game is what is important.

The beauty and allure of the 3 wood is that it is designed to provide the maximum distance aside from the driver. So the temptation is great, but it is known to be harder to hit than other clubs like the 5 wood, or let’s say a 4 hybrid.

Here are some other clubs that are oftentimes used in place of the 3 wood.

3 Wood vs Driver

When I first started golfing, I preferred using my 3 wood off the tee. My driver tended to get me into trouble and I found that there wasn’t much difference between the two in the driving distance as a beginner.

Today, I love using my driver off the tee and the gained distance compared to my 3 wood is pretty tangible.

However, I still drive with my 3 wood on long par 3’s or where I need to be more accurate on the drive to avoid trouble.

3 Wood vs 5 Wood

Every year I wonder if this is the year I should just keep my 3 wood in the bag when hitting from the fairway.

The quandry of using my 3 wood versus 5 wood is real. I am always tempted to pull out the 3 wood. The risk reward is what needs to be considered when using a 3 wood instead of 5 wood or other club. A well hit 3 wood will gain you some yardage…if you hit it well.

However, if you hit your 5 wood consistently, then it might make more sense to use the 5 wood instead of the 3 wood. A 3 wood that you hit inconsistently will put you in more trouble than using an easier more consistent club like the 5 wood.

3 Wood vs Hybrid

The same holds true for using a 3 wood versus hybrid golf club. If you hit a hybrid really well and are consistent with it, why not use the hybrid?

As far as distance, a 3 or 4 hybrid might not be quite as long in distance as the 3 wood.

However, think about the height, trajectory, and consistency of your longest hybrid and whether this outweighs the extra 10 yards or so in distance.

Remember that hybrids are designed to be easier to hit than fairway woods as they provide more loft, and are shorter in length than a 3 wood.

How to Hit a 3 Wood

Because the 3 wood provides a good deal of distance, using it can be a great asset to your golf game.

If you want to learn how to hit the 3 wood consistently and effectively and practice with the club, use these tips.

How to Hit a 3 Wood Off the Tee

1. One of the biggest mistakes with golfers using the 3 wood off the tee is teeing the ball up too high. Because the 3 wood has a small club head, the ball doesn’t need to sit up as high as when hitting a driver.
2. Be sure to align the tee and ball off the heel of your front foot just like the position of a driver.
3. Make a nice easy swing and let it fly.

How to Hit a 3 Wood Off the Fairway or Off the Deck

1. You don’t want to feel as though you are hitting up on the ball like a driver. This will deloft the club even more and provide less loft. What this means is that it will be even harder to get the ball up into the air.
2. Practice a sweeping motion and brush the ground. There is a small bit of hitting down on the ball, but only enough to allow you to get under the ball as you make contact.
3. At address, line the golf ball up with the heel of your front foot.
4. One common mistake is rushing the swing and trying to hit the ball hard as you can to to get maximum distance. Remember to slow it down and keep a good tempo. Slowing down and swinging steady actually helps keep the arms, hands and body from becoming too tense and tight as you are swinging and hitting the ball. And this relaxing movement will help the club do the work.
5. Keep your head down and don’t bring the eyes up to watch where the ball goes. This usually ends up with the golfer topping the ball which is common when hitting a 3 wood off the fairway.
6. Here’s a great drill that I have been using to help me with my 3 wood. Practice hitting your driver off the deck or from the fairway. Yep, you heard that right. It’s hard to do, but since the driver has even less loft than a 3 wood, it has helped improve my ability to get under the ball.

Drill for Hitting the 3 Wood From the Fairway

Except for going to the driving range and practicing with your 3 wood. The drill that I have used that has really helped me in getting a better contact with my 3 wood is one that I tried practicing a year or so ago.

Drill: Practice hitting your driver off the deck or from the ground. Yep, you heard that right. It’s hard to do, so do it carefully. Since the driver has even less loft than a 3 wood, it has helped improve my ability to get under the ball. And being able to get under the ball has improved my loft or airtime with the 3 wood.

Best Golf Instruction Video on How to Hit a 3 Wood

I like how Me & My Golf talks about “brushing” the ground in practice drills. “Holding the finish” is really important as well because it helps golfers stay in control and not overhit, keeping them on balance at the end of the swing.

Final Thoughts

The opportunities are great if we can learn how to hit our 3 wood effectively and consistently.

The temptation to use it when it is a challenging club to hit is hard to walk away from even though we have other options and choices that might make more sense.

But, the lure is great. I am still trying to figure this one out as distance has become important in my own golf game.

So, I still am out practicing and trying to improve my consistency with the 3 wood. Hoping that if I can learn how to hit it pure more times than not, it will improve my game.

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Let me tell you how I discovered the amazing 7 wood and what it did to help my golf game.

I was given a used set of golf clubs from my mother-in-law probably about 10 years ago now. I was excited because they were made by a well-known brand and were in great condition.

The bag consisted of the normal driver, irons, wedges, and 4 different fairway woods. Including a 7 and 9 wood, which I took out of the bag because I didn’t think I had any use for them.

At the time, I was used to hitting irons and a 3 & 5 wood. I had no idea what these extra woods were used for.

One day during a round, I watched as my playing partner made this high arcing shot out of some pretty thick rough…with what looked to be a fairway wood. I asked what club they just used. The response was a 7 wood. A what?

Hmmm, I remembered that I had one sitting in my garage never touched.

When I got home, I brought it out. And guess what? I haven’t parted with it since.

I started using this 7 wood golf club and my game and handicap improved immensely that summer. I found it so easy to hit, so effortless. And unlike the 3 wood, it sent my ball high with tons of loft.

I also could use it out of the thick rough.

In fact, I used it everywhere. In the rough. In the fairways. Off the tee. And because I was using the 7 wood so much, my confidence soared as well.

What Exactly is a 7 Wood?

A 7 wood is a fairway wood that was originally made for recreational golfers with slower swing speeds such as women and senior golfers. These days, however, we are seeing all types of golfers using the trusty 7 wood.

The 7 wood is technically a fairway wood. The clubhead has the weight and size of a fairway wood and is bigger than a hybrid clubhead. The shaft is longer than a 7 hybrid and 7 iron. It provides an amazing amount of loft and distance and golfers are finding it is comfortable to hit. If you have fairway woods, the 7 wood follows the 5 wood in gapping or distance.

Why You Should Consider Using a 7 Wood

With all the new technology in golf, manufacturers and brands are designing the 7 wood for all golfers – not just golfers with slower swing speeds.

They have tweaked and adjusted them so much that they can add a lot of loft and accuracy to any shot. Fairway woods are typically used for the purpose of distance, and are not as accurate as irons. However, the 7 wood can provide the needed distance and because of the height of the shot and the spin, it can provide more accuracy.

Do Tour Professionals use a 7 wood?

Yes, pros on tour have recently been known to carry a 7 wood in their golf bags. To name a few, Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, Max Homa are just a few of the bigger names on the PGA Tour.

And as for the female pros on tour, LPGA players Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Leona Maguire, Lizette Salas, and Michelle Wie West have also been seen carrying the 7 wood in their bag. Wie West also has been known to carry a hard-to-find 11 wood.

What is the 7 wood loft and what degree is it?

A 7 wood is typically set between 20 – 23 degrees. I have seen a few women’s 7 woods as high as 27 degrees.

The higher the degree or loft, the higher the ball is designed to travel in the air. For me personally, I love a higher degree of loft as I find them easier to hit and often will get a nice high golf shot. This is especially important especially if you have any elevated greens where a golf ball needs to land high and soft.

What is a 7 wood distance?

The distance of a 7 wood will be comparable to a 3 iron. Since I find low irons really hard to hit and don’t carry them, my 7 wood is comparable to a 4 hybrid.

The average distance for the LPGA player is 175 yards. I probably get between 140 – 150 yards with my 7 wood.

7 wood vs Hybrid

I love my hybrids. I first started using the 7 wood before discovering my current hybrids. I would carry a 4 hybrid, but I find the 7 wood easier to hit. Maybe due to the larger clubhead. I can also get out of the rough better with the 7 wood than with a 4 hybrid.

The 7 wood is a great club to have that fills the gap between my 5 hybrid and the 5 wood.

7 wood vs 5 wood

The 7 wood compliments the 5 wood. My 7 wood travels 10 yards shorter than the 5 wood and is easier to hit and provides me more loft. A 5 wood has an average loft of 18 degrees whereas a 7 wood is around 21 degrees.

Best Women’s 7 Wood Golf Clubs

I have listed a few 7 woods below as well as what is called the Heavenwood, which is made by Callaway. I have many golfing friends that just love this Heavenwood golf club. They are technically not a 7 wood, but it has a similar club head loft (20 degrees vs 22 degrees) and the slightly longer shaft length can provide more distance than a 7 wood.

Callaway Epic Max Ladies Heavenwood Golf Club

TaylorMade Ladies M6 7 Wood

Ladies Cobra F-Max 7 Wood

Ping G LE 2 Ladies Fairway 7 Wood

Best Men’s 7 Wood Golf Clubs

Callaway Epic Max 7 Wood

TaylorMade Sim Max 7 Wood Golf Club

Cobra F-Max 7 Wood

The 7 Wood Golf Club – A Game Changer

If you are now intrigued by the 7 wood or a Heavenwood, give it a go. I hope I have piqued your interest. There are so many different types of golf clubs out there that can help our golf games. My motto is to try anything that makes this game easier and more enjoyable. And they keep designing better and better club technology!

The 7 wood was a game-changer for me and actually made golf fun again!

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Purchasing women’s golf clubs as a beginner can be a daunting task.  It’s a little scary because you don’t want to buy the wrong thing and well, there are so many choices out there.  This can be overwhelming as a new golfer. 

Golf technology also has exploded over the last 15-20 years, making it confusing even to an experienced golfer.     

Be sure to scroll below if you have questions or are new to buying golf clubs as I have put together a fairly comprehensive golf buying guide of the best women’s golf clubs for beginners and am going to try to help you through this task and answer whatever questions that you might have.

Best Women’s Golf Clubs for Beginners – Top 6 Listed

• Callaway Women’s Strata Ultimate Golf Set
• Wilson Golf Women’s Complete Club Set
• Aspire Women’s Golf Club Set
• Tour Edge – Lady Edge Beginner Golf Club Set
• Callaway Women’s Strata Complete Golf Club Set
• Cobra Women’s F-Max Airspeed Golf Club Set

Women’s Golf Clubs for Beginners – Reviews

Callaway Women’s Strata Ultimate Golf Club Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 3 Wood, 4 & 5 Hybrid, 6, 7, 8, 9 Irons, Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge, Putter, a Stand Bag, and Headcovers  

The Callaway Women’s Strata Ultimate Golf Club Set is designed for the ultimate performance in mind.  The clubs consist of a flexible graphite shaft for great ease and power.  Woods can be somewhat challenging to hit from the fairways, so having hybrids is a nice alternative.  The golf bag is sectioned so you can keep your clubs organized and the headcovers are nice for keeping the club heads from getting damaged when being bounced around and carried.  The golf bag also has a strap for carrying your clubs, a stand when resting, and can be used on a golf push cart or a motorized cart.

Pros

• Great Callaway brand
• Great club selection
• Good for a beginner or intermediate golfer
• Set includes 2 hybrids for easier contact
• Golf bag includes a cooler compartment
• Golf bag comes with a stand

Cons

• No petite or tall options 
• No left-hand option
• Price

Wilson Golf Profile Women’s Golf Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 5 Wood, 5 Hybrid, 6,7,8,9 Irons, Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge, Putter, Cart Golf Bag, and Head Covers. 

Wilson is a brand that has been in the sporting goods industry for many years.  The Wilson Golf profile SGI Women’s Golf Set is a good set to start with if you are just starting out with golf.  They have everything you need for lessons, hitting balls, or playing on the actual golf course.  This set includes options for left or right-handed golfers as well as different heights from petite, standard, and tall sizes.  The golf bag is a cart bag that can be used on a pushcart or motorized cart but does not have a stand.  

Pros

• Good brand in the sports industry
• Left and right-handed sets available
• Great set for a beginner
• Price

Cons

• No design or color options offered
• May need to upgrade as you grow as a golfer

Aspire Women’s Golf Club Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 3 Wood, 4/5 Hybrid, 6, 7, 8, 9 Irons, Pitching Wedge, Putter, Stand Bag, and Head Covers

This is an attractive golf club set by Aspire looks good and performs well for a beginner or a player just starting out. This set includes a driver, 16-degree fairway wood (3 wood), a 4/5 hybrid, and a good set of irons from 6, 7, 8, and 9, pitching wedge and a putter. This also includes a beautiful stylish carrying bag, and is a wonderful golf club set that a new golfer would love. Shafts are made of graphite and it comes in petite (5’3″ or shorter) or regular lengths.

Pros

• Attractive set of clubs for the new golfer
• Lightweight graphite making it easier to hit
• Robust offering of woods/hybrids and irons
• Stand/Carrying bag – can be used on a pull cart of electric cart
• Petite and regular sizing

Cons

• Cart bag with no stand

Tour Edge – Lady Edge Beginner Golf Club Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 3 Wood, 6 Hybrid, 8 Iron, Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge, Putter, Stand Bag

Tour Edge does a great job with this golf club set designed specifically for beginners or someone just starting out. Instead of hand me down or used golf clubs, these golf clubs are an affordable and great way for beginners to feel excited about golf to have something new and solely theirs as they learn this great game.

Pros

• Good beginner set perfect for just starting out
• Good quality clubs
• Price

Cons

• Starter set and will need to upgrade or add clubs as game improves

Callaway Women’s Strata Complete Golf Club Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 5 Wood, 5 Hybrid, 7 & 9 Irons, Sand Wedge, Putter, Golf Bag With Stand, and Headcovers.

The Callaway Women’s Strata Golf Club Set is designed with the beginner in mind.  The set includes a decent selection of the clubs that are needed when first learning the game of golf.  Woods can be somewhat challenging to hit from the fairways, so having a hybrid is a nice alternative.  The golf bag is sectioned so you can keep your clubs organized and the headcovers are nice for protection.  The golf bag also has a strap for carrying your clubs, a stand when resting, and can be used on a golf push cart or a motorized cart.

Pros

• Great Callaway brand
• Left and right-handed sets available
• Great set for a beginner
• Set includes 1 hybrid for easier contact
• Price

Cons

• Comes only in standard height 5’4 – 5’9
• Limited offering in club types as you grow as a golfer

Cobra Women’s F-Max Airspeed Golf Club Set

What It Includes:

Driver, 3,5,7 Woods, 5 Hybrid, 6,7,8,9 Irons, Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge, Putter, Golf Bag, and Head Covers. 

Cobra is a great brand name that has been manufacturing and designing clubs for many years. The Cobra Women’s F-Max Airspeed Golf Club Set can be used for a beginner golfer or a more experienced player who has been playing for several years.  This set offers a robust selection of clubs including fairway woods as well as a hybrid for getting out of tricky places and a full set of irons.  They are well-made golf clubs that offer more distance and forgiveness, using lightweight graphite flex shafts. The bag is sturdy, well designed with plenty of storage options. The golf bag is a cart bag with no stand, but can be used on a motorized cart or pushcart.

Pros

• Well known golf brand
• Robust full set of golf clubs
• Set can be used for a beginner or intermediate golfer
• Well designed, sturdy cart golf bag with different design options
• Lightweight graphite flex shafts – adding more forgiveness and distance

Cons

• Price
• No petite or tall options 
• No left-hand option
• Golf bag has no stand

Final Recommendation on Women’s Golf Clubs for Beginners

Now that you have read through this golf club set buying guide for beginners, hopefully I have made it a little easier to select and buy your new set of golf clubs. 

It really does come down to your needs and what you will be using the clubs for, which can help you pare down what type of club set you should buy. 

For the beginner golfer that wants quality clubs that will last as they play more and become a more experienced golfer, my favorite pick is the Callaway Women’s Strata Ultimate Golf Set.

This golf club set is great for novices or beginners and intermediate players. It’s my favorite because the Callaway brand is a top brand in the industry with an amazing reputation for their golf clubs and equipment. 

I also really like the club selection they provide as it is robust enough for beginners but can be used as you improve and play more. 

And lastly, depending on what kind of golf bag you need, this is one that comes with a golf stand, so you can walk and carry your golf clubs during a round, or you can place it on a pushcart or riding cart.  

Buying Guide – Women’s Golf Cubs Sets for Beginners

FAQ’s for Purchasing New Beginner Golf Clubs.

Should I Buy a Golf Club Starter Set or Separate Golf Clubs?

Good question.  This seems so basic but there are many different types of golf clubs, not to mention all the different brands.  As a new golfer, my recommendation is to start out with a GOLF CLUB SET that comes with at a minimum the basic clubs need to play.  These sets usually come with a driver, woods or hybrids, irons, wedges, a putter and a golf bag.  It makes it a whole lot easier than if you had to purchase all these clubs separately.  And pricing wise, you’ll get a much better deal buying a set than separate clubs.  Each one of these golf clubs on their own can cost at least a couple hundred dollars each if bought separately.

Is There a Difference in Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs?

Yes.  Manufacturers and brands design clubs with different types of golfers in mind.  This can be based on gender, age, experience, height, swing type, strength, and many other different factors.  As you play more and become a more experienced golfer, you will figure out if you need something more specific to your needs.   

Luckily, club manufacturers make it easy and simple to buy the golf clubs suited to your experience level.  That is not to say that you have to stick with a specific club set.  A friend of mine who is a very good golfer, plays with men’s golf clubs because she has the height and likes the feel of a steel shaft.  She knows her game and what works for her through her years of playing.

There are some known differences between mens and womens golf clubs.  Women’s golf clubs tend to be shorter to compensate for our shorter frames and tend to have graphite shafts.  These shafts are designed to provide more forgiveness and power in our golf shots.  

Do I Need to Get Fitted Before Buying a New Set of Beginner Golf Clubs?

Getting fitted for golf clubs these days has become very important.  Mostly for the reasons I stated above. With so much new technology, golf clubs can be customized to your particular swing, physical attributes, and feel.  

When you get fitted for clubs, a club-fitter will take everything into consideration like how you swing the club, your height, your power as well as swing paths, swing speed, ball speed, trajectories, all of this. 

As someone new to golf, much of this hasn’t been developed yet.  Honestly, I don’t think it is as important in the beginning when you are just starting out in golf.  

Here’s why.  

Anyone that is new to golf has not developed their swing and is still learning. There is a steep learning curve with golf and your swing can change a lot when you are just starting out.  Also, some beginner golfers might just need a standard issue set of golf clubs that they can use to play with their friends or partners when they go to an indoor golf facility, a driving range, for lessons, for a round of golf or a corporate outing.  Sometimes it might not make sense to get into all the technical specifications of golf club equipment when all you need is something to get you into the game.  

How Do I Choose Between the Different Golf Club Sets As Someone New to Golf?

Here’s what you need to consider when looking to buy a standard issued or out of the box set of golf clubs.  

• Price.  This is probably one of the biggest factors to look at when you are purchasing a new set of golf clubs.  Think about your budget.  The prices for beginner golf sets are a fairly big range.  You do tend to get what you pay for with these golf club sets in terms of quality and longevity. Middle of the road pricing can be a good starting point and then see what you do or don’t need.
• What’s Included.  What golf clubs should a women carry in her golf bag to play a round of golf? This is a common question I get. Make sure the golf club set you purchase is complete with all the necessities that you will need.  At a minimum, the golf set should include a driver, a wood or hybrid for the fairway, a couple of irons, a wedge, a putter and a golf bag.  
• Bag Type.  Think about whether you will be walking the course and carrying the bag on your shoulders, using a pushcart, or riding in a golf cart or all of the above.  There are different types of bags that meet these needs.
• Customized Options.  These might include whether you need a right-handed or left-handed golf set.  Some golf club sets come in different sizes depending on how tall you are – usually petite, standard/regular, or tall.  Be sure to look to see if these options are offered if you need them. 
• Shafts.  The majority of women’s golf clubs today use a lightweight graphite shaft which can help with providing more distance, better contact, and ease in swinging the golf club.  If you are looking for a stronger graphite shaft or a steel shaft, you can also look at using senior men’s or men’s clubs.  Many senior men’s clubs are made with a slightly stiffer graphite shaft.  The majority of standard men’s clubs use a steel shaft which is much more rigid and is good for a powerful or stronger swing. 
• Brand – there are some very well known top golf brands that offer a good selection of starter golf club sets.  There are also manufacturers that just specialize in the new golfer market and meet the needs of many of these golfers.  I think here it depends on what you are looking for.  I talk about this more below.

How Long Will I Keep A Starter Golf Club Set For?

This depends on when you will want to upgrade.  I am a bit embarrassed to say this, but I kept my first golf club set for at least 10 years. I had purchased a good quality name brand set for a bit more money and they lasted for a long time. 

When I started golf in my early twenties, I golfed pretty regularly. Once we started a family, well you know how that goes. Golf was not played as often as I would have liked but my clubs were still in good condition and there was no need for an upgrade. 

Once I was able to get back out and play after the children were older was when I finally bought a new set.  Some golfers will upgrade after several years, depending on the initial investment made on the beginner set.  Once they become more experienced and play a lot more, they may have a personal desire to add or upgrade the clubs. 

I have friends who have upgraded their whole set and friends that just keep adding or replacing certain clubs in their golf bag. 

Good Luck!

I wish you the best of luck on your journey in learning this amazing game. It has provided much enjoyment for me over the years and and I hope it does for you too.

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Let’s talk about putters. Something as simple as a putter isn’t all that simple. That’s because there are many different styles of putters on the market.

I’ll take you through all the different types and what to look for when making a purchase.

The saying goes “drive for show, putt for dough”. As a golfer for many years, this is very true. Driving the ball off the tee is very important for many reasons, however, the putter accounts for the most shots made during a round of golf.

If you end up purchasing a set of golf clubs, putters are usually included. But, just like other clubs in the bag, you have the option of purchasing putters separately and can upgrade or change them up at any time.

Be sure to check out the Guide to Putters further below for a better understanding of the types and styles of putters and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Here are the top recommendations on women’s putters for 2021.

Top Picks for Ladies Putters

• Odyssey Stroke Lab 2 Ball – Women’s Putter – Great All-Around Putter
• Odyssey White Hot OG Putter – Great Putter for the Brand and Price
• Ping G LE 2 Anser Women’s Putter – The Original Blade Putter
• TaylorMade Spider X Putter – Best Putter for Alignment
• Wilson Women’s Putter – Best Putter for Overall Affordability
• Scotty Cameron Putter – Select Laguna – Best Putter for Customizatio

Reviews of the Best Putters for Women

Odyssey Stroke Lab 2 Ball – Women’s Putter

The Odyssey Stroke Lab 2 Ball Women’s Putter is advanced technology improving upon the original success of the White Hot line. Odyssey’s Stroke Lab line focuses on the proper weighting which gives more consistency, forgiveness, alignment, and superior feel with their micro hinge insert. This particular club is designed for women ensuring the right length and balance.

Odyssey White Hot OG Seven Putter

Odyssey Putters are made by the Callaway brand. And the White Hotline has been around for quite some time. We have my father-in-law’s old White Hot Odyssey putter from 20 years ago sitting in our living room that I use for practice and it still feels great today. What I particularly like is that they are sturdy and have a soft feel when the ball makes contact with the face. This Odyssey White Hot OG Putteris made by a top brand known for quality putters at a great price.

Ping G LE 2 Anser Women’s Putter

Ping came out with the original Anser in the 1960’s. Though putters and golf club technology are incredibly different today, this original blade design is still being used by Ping as well as other large well-known brands. The Ping G LE 2 Anser Women’s Putter has a softer feel off the face at impact with it’s dual face technology. It is a versatile putter for most putter swing types.

TaylorMade Spider X Putter

TaylorMade Spider X Putter uses “true path alignment” and “pure roll” technologies specifically designed to help with accuracy and performance. The large mallet-sized putter head helps golfers with their line of target and visual. And provides topspin which gives the ball a better roll into the cup.

Wilson Staff Women’s Putter

The Wilson Staff Women’s Putter is extremely reasonable in price. The Wilson brand has been producing equipment in sports and recreation since the early 1900’s all over the world. This is a great putter for anyone who wants a reliable affordable putter.

Scotty Cameron Putter

Titleist offers their own top-of-the-line putter brand, designed by Scotty Cameron, which bears his name. The quality and craftsmanship of his specially designed putters are top-notch, paying particular attention to detail. The Scotty Cameron Putter – Select Laguna is a blade putter and an enhancement to the popular Select line. Features include “vibration dampening” technology that helps produce a pure feel at MOI and a better roll.

Buying Guide to Women’s Putters

Putters are unique in their design and purpose in the golf game. Most brands carry a line of putters in their offerings. Some brands have a separate line just for their putters. This is seen in Callaway who makes the Odyssey Putters and Titleist, like their wedges, who use a designer specifically to create and craft some very high end putters.

I won’t go into a ton of detail here as that could be a very long post in itself, but I’ll go into the main features and differences that are important to factor in when purchasing a new putter.

What Are the Different styles of Putters and Why Are They Important?

Let’s look at the main features that make putters look different.

Putter Head Styles

The most traditional putter heads are known as “blades”. Though, they have been around for years, the most popular one was brought out in the 1960’s, which was the Ping Anser. 60 years later this line of putters still remains popular and has been a prototype for many other putter brands. The blade is simple in its design. It has a small head, is fairly basic, yet provides great feel and simplicity.

The other type of putter head that is very popular today is the “mallet” style. These tend to have larger sized heads and typically can help with alignment. The center of gravity is lower and deeper which helps to reduce spin and provides more forgiveness for mishits.

Putter Inserts and Face

The putter face is important because this is where the ball comes in contact with the putter. Since many putters are all about feel, you will either get a soft feel or a harder feel. One is not better as everyone has a different preference. Many putters will use a face insert and technology to help dampen or soften the point of contact with the ball. To help produce a better feel when putting.

Grips

Grips seem to be all the rage now. Mostly the larger fatter grips. You might be asking what the big deal is with these and should you be using them. I haven’t switched yet, but may do so in the near future.

What these larger grips do is provide a way to take the hands and the wrists out of the putting stroke. One bad habit I used to do was bend my wrists instead of using a nice pendulum stroke while putting.

To help take the bend out of the wrists and hands is to use these fatter larger grips. They are easy to switch out if you already have a putter. And new putters can be purchased with the larger grip already attached if so desired.

Other Technical Features for Putters

Balance

Without getting too detailed, there are actually many other features in a putter. If you are into these technical specifications, it is quite fascinating when you look more closely at all that can be customized.

For example, the type of balance for each putter includes what is called “face balanced” or “toe balanced”. Face balanced means that the center of gravity is fairly centered with where the shaft comes down to meet the putter head.

These are typically good for straighter putting strokes – ones that just go straight back and straight through.

If you have some arc in your putting stroke, it might be good to look into a toe balanced putter. What this means is that when you balance the putter shaft on your finger as in this video, the toe of the putter will point down to the ground.

Offset vs Center Shafted

When you are setting up for a putt and you look down at the putter, you’ll be able to see how offset your putter head is to the putter shaft. Some are center shafted, heel-shafted, or offset. Depending on how it is set, can have an effect on your stroke. Eye dominance and hand positioning can have an effect on the type of offset you may want.

Shaft Lengths

We talked a little bit about standard length putters for women versus men. Standard putters usually are available between 32″ – 36″ in length. Belly putters are usually much longer in length from 41″ – 46″. While they are still used today, it became illegal around 2016 to anchor them on the belly.

Putter Loft

Yes, putters even have loft. Not much though. The standard is between 2 – 4 degrees. Anything more than this will cause the ball to skip along the ground and noone wants that.

Is There a Difference in Men’s and Women’s Putters?

Yes and no. This one is hard to say. There are putters sold today that are specifically designed or say “women”. How they are different is mostly to do with the weight of the putter head and the length of the shaft. I’ve had both and I really can’t tell the difference.

The one I use now is a standard putter but I made sure I got the 33″ length so that it was the correct size for my 5’6″ height. If you look at standard putters, they typically will come standard in a 35″ shaft length. If you opt to go with a standard putter, just make sure the length is appropriate for you as you can choose the length at the time of purchase.

How Often Should I Change Out or Purchase a New Putter?

That is up to you and a very personal decision. I know golfers who like to change them up every other year, and I know golfers who have had the same putter for 15 years because it provides good results and they are so comfortable with it.

My preference is to get a new putter every several years because well, it’s fun and the new technology is so good and is much more forgiving. I do tend to stick with the same brand though.

I know and love the feel of my current putter. One that I have been using ever since I started playing golf. So I prefer to stick with the same brand and line if I can and just do an upgrade.

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When I first started golfing in the mid-1990s, getting fitted for clubs was not what it is today. I don’t think I started to hear the term “club fitting” until the last decade. A custom fitting for golf clubs is now a very personalized experience becoming more popular even with amateurs and recreational golfers, not just the pros.

This year, I was in the market for a new set of golf clubs and thought it would be a good idea to get a custom fitting with a professional club fitter.

Just so you know my background or my perspective, I have been playing for over 25 years. These days I golf for fun socially as well as in a few competitive leagues at my club and in my region.  I am a mid handicapper, am constantly trying to improve my golf game, and may start to play in golf tournaments around my state.

One area that I hadn’t really focused on yet were the golf clubs in my bag, and I know I needed to given all the new technology.

My bag was comprised of a very mixed set of clubs that I had picked up over the years.

Anything that I liked, went in the bag.  Anything I didn’t, went out.  The current bag included everything from a Callaway driver, Cobra fairway woods, Callaway and Cobra hybrids, Nike irons, and wedges from Nike, Titleist, and Cleveland.  

I knew these clubs very well and became very comfortable and attached to them over the years. I have not wanted to part ways because of this.

However, it was time for an upgrade.

I just needed to find the right clubs that would still feel comfortable and enhance my game.

Finding a Club Fitter

After doing a little research and asking around, I found a Master Club Fitter in my area. Jonathan Almeida, Director of Club Fitting with Harmon Golf in Rockland, MA. Harmon Golf is a facility that is well known for its high level focus on golf instruction and training.

Besides being an expert in his field and having years of experience fitting clubs for golfers, Jonathan has the distinction of being listed as a Golf Digest Top 100 Best Clubfitter in America.

To get the best fitting possible, I wanted to do this the right way and go with a highly regarded club fitter.

Scheduling The Club Fitting

Upon calling the facility, they inquired as to which clubs I was looking to replace. Was I looking at a specific club, a half bag or full bag? 

I was looking for a full bag replacement but was open to keeping any clubs that were still in good shape and working well. I actually made it a point that I would keep a very open mind and not mention any of my biases with one club or brand.

For a full bag fitting, I was told it may take a good 2 hours. However, instead of scheduling a 2-hour session right away, they suggested it was best to start with a 1-hour session first and see where things were afterward.

Of course, my initial thought was “why not just schedule the full fitting in one session?”. It seemed strange they would want me to come back for multiple sessions instead of doing the whole fitting in one take.

Apparently, hitting balls over and over again in a club fitting can get tiring after an hour or so.

Note: They were right. When you schedule your club fitting, anything over 1 – 1.5 hours can get pretty tiring. The main reason is that you want to be fresh during the fitting. After about an hour and twenty minutes, my shots became sloppier and a bit erratic. I knew it was time to call it a day.

Golf Club Fitting Cost

The cost of a fitting will vary based on where you live. Some charge based on the session, some charge based on the number of clubs you’re looking to replace, and some charge by the hour. If you visit a golf store, many of these offer free fittings where you can test out clubs and get a fitting from one of reps. Fittings definitely vary widely depending on what you are looking for.

Golf Club Fitting Process

For the club fitting, I brought in my current set of golf clubs so they could assess what I was using. It was December and I was curious where we would be performing the fitting. I assumed it would be on an indoor simulator. But actually, it was in a largely enclosed room with 3 walls and open to the outside practice range (what they call “open-air”). With the heaters on, I was very comfortable without a coat.

Assessment

We first did an assessment on what my goals were for the fitting as well as my golf game and whether I had any issues or concerns.   

Personally, my goal was to pick up some distance and improve accuracy with new clubs.

After this, we talked about my current set of clubs and then started a light warm up with a few comfortable short irons. 

Driver Fitting

We started with the driver. And that’s when it got really fun. He had me hit some shots with my current driver and then gave me many different drivers and variations. He was switching out and changing different brands of clubheads, shaft lengths, shaft flexes, weights, shaft angles, grips, and loft. I was surprised at all the different variables and options that can be customized in a fitting.

Interesting too was that though I liked the feel of a heavier club head, it actually didn’t make my drives any longer based on the weight.  

We talked a lot about driver loft.  The loft on my current driver was fairly high and I always wondered if it was too high.  Factor in even more loft because when I set up to the driver, I lean to the right so that I am hitting up on the ball.

I had read that a higher loft was easier to hit and good for creating more distance for slower swing speeds.  This is correct to a point, but if your golf balls are going too high, you are losing distance up in the air.  He helped me find the best loft with the right driver to maximize my distance.

I ended up with a driver that was 3.5 degrees lower than my current driver! You have to be careful with this though because you really want more carry in the air versus roll, especially on damp or wet fairways.   

Using a Trackman or launch monitor on all my shots, we looked at the spin rate, launch angle, swing speed, apex, and many other numbers. I was shown how they all factored in together to find the best clubs customized to my swing. 

The best driver for my swing was a senior men’s shaft for flex, a little shorter in length as I am 5’6″ tall. The club shaft felt more solid and a little stiffer than the lighter women’s club.  The woman’s shaft was a little too light for my swing speed and had to catch up in the transition from the backswing.

Fairway Woods Fitting

I was excited to test out fairway woods. The Cobras I had were from the early 2000’s, which meant that yes, they were almost 20 years old. I loved them because I was comfortable hitting them and didn’t want to change for fear of not being able to hit them well, especially the 3 wood.

We talked a lot about the 3 wood and the purpose it will serve me. Too funny because as some of you also may experience, this club is my hardest club to hit consistently. Sometimes it’s good, many times not so good. But when it’s good, it gives me that added distance I need.

I tried out many different options. Again tweaking and changing out shaft flexes, club heads, and varying degrees of loft. After several different clubs, I connected extremely well and consistently with one particular 3 wood. It felt great hitting it and low and behold, I was able to get it up in the air with an amazing amount of loft and distance. 

I fell in love with this club. Of course, I started dreaming of what I could do with it once out on the course…

Ok, getting too far ahead of myself. However, I was happy we found a 3 wood that I could hit well. I had the same result from the 5 wood – same brand.

We stopped the fitting at this point as I was getting tired. After about 1 hour and 15 minutes, my shots were getting sloppy and I wasn’t as fresh as when I started. And when you are looking at stats and numbers and using this to analyze, it was best to stop.

We scheduled the second session to work on irons.

Irons Fitting

The second session of the club fitting focused on irons. Though I carry about the same number of hybrids, we decided to focus on the irons first. I only carry an 8i and 9i, and 3 different wedges.

We tested 5 different iron brands with varying options again.  I ended up with a 7i, 8i, 9i, pitching wedge, and gap wedge. I added the 7 iron because surprisingly, I hit it well and found that it gave me 20 additional yards than my current 7 hybrid. 

Yes, I was shocked.   This might be a game changer as I had somewhat given up on using mid irons, instead opting for hybrids. Now, I’ll have to think about whether to add a 6 iron as well and drop the 6 hybrid.

Happy With My New Setup

I am now very happy with my current bag setup. I have 8 new clubs that each give me about 15 – 20 yards more in distance than my previous clubs. I have gone out and played a few times with the new clubs and am still enjoying the distance and feel of these clubs.

I will likely return in a few months to assess my hybrids (6h, 5h, 4h) and check on the gapping that might be missing. Gapping refers to the yardages hit between clubs. In my case, I need to find clubs that cover the gapping between my new 7 iron and 5 wood.

I will look at adding a 6 iron or 6 hybrid and then try out different 5 and 4 hybrids (or keep the ones I currently have).

Takeaways From My Custom Fitting

Here are some great takeaways I liked about this particular club fitting and things to consider when selecting a club fitter.

• I had many questions and Jonathan was patient in taking the time to answer them all.  
• We tried many different options, changing out anything that might make a difference – varying shafts, weighting, club heads, angles and lofts.
• There was no bias towards one particular brand.
• There was no hard sell on anything.
• We had a very engaging dialogue mostly where he asked me a lot of questions about how I liked the feel, the look, the distance I was getting, the accuracy, and then we would look at the stats together.
• We used brand new premium ProV1 golf balls to see how I would hit them with the selected clubs. After striking a few balls, I maxed out with a few of my personal bests in distance and accuracy. 
• The hitting area was covered, heated, and in an enclosed room, yet I was hitting out into an open air driving range. Jonathan stressed “the importance of seeing ball flight while getting fit, especially for better players”.
• All the analysis was done using a high-end Trackman monitor.

I was very happy with my club fitting experience and recommend it for anyone looking to upgrade their clubs and improve their game. There is so much new technology and customization out there that it just makes sense.

Find a Club Fitter Near You

I hope this helps you in knowing what to expect and what to look for if you are thinking about getting a club fitting.

If you are in the Boston, Massachusetts, or New England area, it may be worth it to schedule some time with Jonathan Almeida at Harmon Golf.  It was an amazing experience. His motto is, “a good club fitter is all about getting players into the correct fit and making them better players”. That seems apparent in what drives him and his colleagues at Harmon Golf.

If you are interested in getting a club fitting, be sure to ask around for a referral. Finding the right individual can make the fitting a valuable and worthwhile experience – one that is customized to you. Here’s a list of the Club Fitters in the US recommended by Golf Digest Top 100 List. Good luck!

My Club Fitting Experience with a Master Club Fitter

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With so many options in golf clubs these days, a very big question has become “should I be using irons or hybrids?” and “what is the difference?”.

It really depends on a number of factors. Namely, how you hit them and the results they provide to you personally.

The reason I mention this first is that every golfer is different and has their own unique swing. Because of this, they are going to get a different result and feel from their various clubs. And with hybrids and irons being so different in their design and purpose, everyone is going to have a different experience with them.

For example, I tend to sweep the grass in my golf swing, rather than hitting down on them. For this reason, I tend to hit my hybrids really well compared to my longer irons. Yet, I have friends who love their irons and will only use a hybrid for distances longer than 150 yards in place of a 3 iron, which is harder to hit.

In this post, I’ll cover other factors to think about when deciding which club to use or to carry in your bag.

How Are Hybrids and Irons Different?

Let’s look first at how hybrids and irons are designed differently and what their purpose originally was and build from there.

History

Irons or what they used to call blades have been around for quite some time in golf history and historically, have been the most versatile and most used club in your bag. It can be hit from anywhere on the golf course. Off the tee, in the fairway, from the rough, and as an approach shot onto the green.

The hybrid only came out around 30-40 years ago as a utility club, giving a golfer another option to help them get out of trouble areas on the golf course. When they first came out, a golfer might have carried one of these utility clubs to save some strokes.

Today, you can find hybrids to replace any one of your irons, as well as full hybrid sets or combination sets comprised of both irons and hybrids. The choices are endless.

Design Differences

The designs of both types of clubs are extremely different in how they look, feel, and how they are hit.

Whereas irons are made of a hard metal material, have a thinner bladelike clubhead to help golfers hit down into the ground and take a divot, hybrids are fuller and look like a smaller half size version of a fairway wood and are meant more for hitting and sweeping the ground.

Iron Design

Irons are designed to provide a clean, accurate high golf shot with a good amount of spin. With the number of irons in a golf bag, a golfer can pick and choose their distance accordingly.

Long irons (low numbered like 1, 2, and 3 irons) have always been much harder to hit as they are designed to produce more distance, but less lift in the air. These are not forgiving clubs meaning it is easy to skull or mishit these clubs.

Hybrid Design

Hybrids were originally designed to be easier and more forgiving to hit, thus being referred to as a “rescue” club. The weighting and center of gravity of the bulb-like clubhead in a hybrid is designed to be heavier farther back in the clubhead, producing a more forgiving and higher launch.

Today, golfers can choose to carry as many hybrids as they want. Hybrids are offered in the same numbered clubs as irons. I would say the majority of golfers carry at least one hybrid and many carry even more because of how easy they are to hit especially for the average recreational or weekend golfer.

Why Should You Use Both Hybrids and Irons in Your Golf Game?

With 14 clubs allowed in your golf bag, it is best to carry at least one hybrid. The reason is that they are meant to help your game. They are truly a utility or rescue club that can help you in certain situations on the golf course.

Professionals on tour prefer to use their irons, but like to have a hybrid or 2 in the bag as an option. Since these players are pin hunting and need to be exact, they may find a situation where they need to fly a ball up over a tall tree and land softly on the green. A hybrid may be the perfect answer for this.

Lower handicap players may still use their irons, but replace their 3 iron with a 2 or 3 hybrid.

Why? Because hybrids are easier to hit and can help the ball get into the air.

But hybrids aren’t just a replacement for long irons. As I mentioned, I carry more hybrids than irons in my bag. I haven’t gone all hybrids though, as I like to still use my 8 and 9 iron for approach shots onto the green. Even if you prefer to hit irons, it is still smart to carry at least 1 or 2 hybrids to give you more choices and options on the course.

When Should You Use a Hybrid or an Iron?

Let’s now look at some different situations of when to use a hybrid versus an iron. There are many factors to consider when thinking about your next shot, what result you want and which club will get you the best results.

Best Scenarios To Use an Iron

• If you have a fast swing speed, then it might suit you better to hit irons as you can get more spin and loft on the ball.

• If you hit down on the ball as you should with an iron, and do this well, then irons are a good option for you.

• If you can create and need backspin on your approach shots on the green, good to use an iron.

• If there is a lot of wind, a lower lofted long iron that doesn’t go as high but can cut through the wind would be good to use.

• When the rough is really thick and high, an iron can help cut through the thickness of the rough.

• If you have a 100 yards in fairway bunker shot with a medium lip, you could use an iron.

• If you have a 40 yard or less chip shot, you could use an iron to chip and run the ball onto the green as long as there aren’t any hazards or penalty areas in the way.

Best Scenarios To Use a Hybrid

• If you have a slow swing speed, hybrids can give you more distance.

• If you tend to sweep the ball in your swing, a hybrid will help provide more loft and give you more forgiveness for mishits.

• If you tend to hit your ball low, hybrids could give you more loft and height on your shot.

• If you have an approach shot onto an elevated green, a hybrid can give you more height to get it up onto the green for a soft landing.

• If you have a shot where you need to get over water, a hybrid can give you more loft so you don’t risk hitting a low skimmer across the water.

• If you are in rough that is not too thick, a hybrid can give you extra weight in the clubhead to help get you through the rough and give you loft to get the ball up into the air.

• If you have a long fairway bunker shot and need some extra distance and loft to get the ball out and far, you could use a mid range hybrid.

• If you are 50 or 60 yards out, you can use a hybrid to chip and run the ball up onto the green. Using a hybrid will give you more distance, so it is best to use it when you have a longer 50 yard or more pitch shot.

Does a Hybrid Provide the Same Distance as an Iron With the Same Number?

Yes, for the most part.

A hybrid will go about the same distance as a corresponding iron. In other words, a 5 iron should go about the same as a 5 hybrid. If there is any difference, a hybrid might provide a little extra yardage. The reason? A hybrid is more forgiving so you might be able to make better contact with the ball in the sweet spot.

The biggest difference between these two types of clubs with the same number will be a higher launch in the air with the hybrid.

What Hybrids Should You Carry?

That’s a very good question and one that is debatable by many golfers. Depending on what type of golfer you are and what you prefer is going to dictate the number and which hybrids you carry.

Currently I carry 4 hybrids. A 4H, 5H, 6H, and 7H. This is because I love how I connect with hybrids and the accuracy I get from them. I only carry 2 irons (8 and 9 irons) plus my wedges. Most golfers carry at least 1 hybrid, with the average around 2 hybrids in their bag. The 4 or 5 hybrid is the most typical club to carry as a rescue club. If you want to replace a 3 wood or a long iron, it is good to think about a lower numbered hybrid like a 3H or 4H.

Test Them Out

This last 20 years of golf has provided great technological advances and greater choices in club designs. All these different options makes for a much more enjoyable golfing experience. Anything that helps a golfer score better or help launch the ball better is good for the golf game.

If you are curious about hybrids or irons, the best way to determine what is best for your game is to test them out on and off the course.

There is no right or wrong in this area as everyone is different. And once you decide, you can always change it up. I am actually thinking of adding a 7 iron back to my bag as I saw some great shots hitting it on the driving range this past year. So, I might as well test it out.

If you are interested in reading more about either one, read my Club Guides in Best Hybrids for Women and Best Irons for Women where I answer FAQ’s and provide more in depth information on each club type and what to look for when making a purchase.

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Let’s talk about golf irons. These clubs usually make up the largest section of a golf bag. Twenty years ago, most golfers carried at least a 5 iron all the way up through a sand wedge. And sometimes carried as low as a 1 iron. Crazy!

It’s quite different these days as there are far more options with combination sets and customization.

Irons with numbers 1, 2, and 3 are not seen as much today with the introduction of hybrid golf clubs.

These lower-numbered “long irons” tend to be extremely challenging to hit as they are less lofted, produce a low trajectory, and are harder to control as they have longer shafts.

Even tour professionals are moving away from the lowered numbered long irons and are opting for various hybrids instead. If you are interested in hybrids, read the post on Best Hybrids for Women.

Here are the top recommendations for Ladies Iron Sets or Ladies Iron Combo Sets.

Top Picks for Best Women’s Iron Sets

• Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Light Golf Irons
• Titleist T300 Women’s Golf Irons
• TaylorMade Sim Max Women’s Irons
• Cobra One Length Women’s Golf Iron Set
• Ping Combo Women’s Iron Set
• XXIO Women’s Iron Set

Iron Set Reviews & Descriptions

Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Light Golf Iron Set

Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Light Golf Iron Set are made by a top golf brand in the industry and are a great set of irons. Callaway implemented artificial intelligence (AI) in their research and design of clubs. They are now using AI in the design of these irons. What this means is that each club is designed differently for maximum distance, consistency, distance, and feel. The use of their patented “Flash Face Cup” technology helps increase ball speed and spin. These come in varying amounts of customization and options.

Highlights

• ultra lightweight option for slower swing speeds and easier use
• left & right handed
• graphite shafts
• patented urethane microspheres used to reduce vibration
• quality brand

If you are looking for a combo set with a few hybrids in addition to the irons, check out the Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Combo Iron Set

Titleist T300 Women’s Golf Irons

The Titleist T300 Women’s Irons are part of the T-Series, a new breakthrough technology by a top of the line golf brand. Impact technology, otherwise called “Max Impact”, focuses on maximum speed and forgiveness with a midsize face. Personally for me, I love these irons. They provide great feel and maximum swing speed for the greater distance off the clubhead. They feel so pure and clean when hit well.

Highlights:

• maximum distance, more control
• brand new “max impact” technology balancing power and performance
• longer designed blades with weights in the toe creates more balance & consistency

If you are looking for more distance for a slower swing speed, you can also look at the Titleist T400 Women’s Iron Set. They are lighter than the T300’s and provide a higher loft and a have a wider blade for improved interaction with the ground.

TaylorMade Sim Max Women’s Irons

TaylorMade, another quality golf manufacturer and designer of golf clubs brings their newest line, Sim Max. The Taylormade Sim Max OS Women’s Irons brings an improved Speed Bridge technology which provides exploding distance and more forgiveness. Feel is improved with decreasing the harsh vibrations produced when sometimes hitting irons or blades off the ground.

Highlights:

• a good offering of customizable options
• exploding distance, much forgiveness, and feel is their focus
• taking away the harsh vibrations from the ground force at impact
• inverted cone technology helps provide a better sweet spot for mishits
• a wider sole, thin club face and low center of gravity result in higher performance ball flights

Cobra Same Length F-Max Women’s Golf Iron Set

These Cobra Same Length F-Max Women’s Iron Set all have the same length shaft. Just like Bryson DeChambeau, a PGA Tour player who also plays with one length clubs. Many golfers love their 7 irons or mid irons. Using a comfortable length club like a mid iron eliminates the need to adjust for different club lengths and provides more control and comfort in your shots.

Highlights

• offset design helps produce higher and straighter ball flight
• one length shafted irons create more control and maneuverability with each club
• great for beginners and slower swing speeds

If you are interested in a combo set, check out the Cobra Women’s F-Max Combo Iron Set. Note that these are not all one length, but do have the same offset and ease of use design.

Ping Women’s Iron Combo Set

Ping has always been a player in golf club technology and the Ping Women’s Iron Combo Set provides quality design and technology. The hybrids provide greater ease of use while also helping to launch the ball higher and help hold the greens. The G Le 2 irons in this set use a “Cor-Eye” technology that helps to increase forgiveness and improve energy at impact. Couple that with a lighter swing weight, these clubs are designed to help improve ball launch and speed creating more distance.

Highlights

• combo package set that includes hybrids and irons
• various options of customization on club selection and right/left hand available
• light or ultralight shafts available for slower swing speeds and greater ease

XXIO Women’s Iron Set

XXIO clubs are designed with the female or woman in mind. The XXIO Women’s Iron Set is made to help generate more distance and ease of use for moderate to slow swing speeds. I have found these clubs to be extremely light with a very flexible club shaft. If you are looking for clubs that aren’t quite so heavy and that will help you with creating more distance, these are a great set of clubs built by a great designer of clubs.

Highlights

• 5 piece set comes 7, 8, 9, PW, SW
• XXIO is super lightweight and easy to lift and swing
• great for slow swing speeds that need more distance

Final Thoughts & Recommendations:

Irons can be a great investment and are a big part of the golf bag. The technology has come a long way and irons can be a great asset to your golf game. My top pick for ladies iron sets would be the Titleist T300 Women’s Irons and for a more lightweight set, the Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Light Iron Set as they both are great brands and provide improved distance, great control and forgiveness.

If you are looking for an amazing combo set that includes a few hybrids and irons, my top pick here is the Callaway Women’s Mavrik Max Combo Iron Set.

I wish you the best of luck! If you are still unsure, read below for more information as I answer frequently asked questions and what to look for when purchasing irons.

Buying Guide for Golf Irons and Iron Sets

1. What are irons in golf and what are they used for?

Golf irons are also referred to as blades. About a 100 years ago, they were made of persimmon wood and hickory shafts.

Today, they are the metal looking narrow golf clubs with numbers that can start as low as 1 all the way up to 9. 9 being the 9 iron. The higher the number, the shorter the club and the higher the loft.

Golf irons are known for providing accuracy and maneuverability around the golf course. Sometimes used off the tee for shorter par 3’s, irons can also be used from pretty much anywhere on the golf course. In the fairway, the rough, the bunker, and even in touch lies and hazards like shallow-water if needed.

Irons are great for controlling the ball and manipulating the trajectory. With enough speed, a good lie and the right shot, irons can produce lots of spin. This spin is helpful for landing the ball on the green and close to the pin.

2. Are irons the same as wedges?

Wedges are typically included in an iron or combo set. Wedges are a type of iron as they have an iron or metal like blade. They are the shortest irons and have more loft, producing higher shorter shots around the green.

Wedges include pitching wedge (PW), sand wedge (SW), approach wedge (AW), gap wedge (GW) and a lob wedge (LW) just to name a few! These are the clubs that comprise the short game.

3. Should I purchase a set of irons or ala carte (one by one)?

That depends on what you are looking for. Purchasing an iron set is a common way to go as most golfers want to have the same brand, style and feel all the way through the bag. And purchasing one club ala carte can be pricier.

However, the question is what do you like to hit. – irons or hybrids? I ask that because the sets these days are very customizable. Most iron sets give you the option to start with a 5 iron, 6 iron or 7 iron and then include the rest of the irons down to a sand wedge or pitching wedge. And you can get a combo iron set as well which includes both hybrids and irons.

If you love hybrids and don’t love irons, maybe all you need is a 9 iron or wedges. In that case, maybe all you need is a single iron. Though that is not the typical case, everyone is different and it is great that we can customize our clubs based on our particular needs.

4. What is the difference between an iron set and a combo set?

Golf iron sets contain just irons and wedges. Golf combo sets contain a mix of hybrids, irons and wedges. Typically the combo sets include 1 or 2 hybrids like a 5 or 6 hybrid in addition to the irons and wedges. The beauty of these set offerings is that you can pick and choose so that it is customizable.

5. Is there a difference between men’s and women’s irons?

Yes, definitely.

Men’s golf clubs are typically longer and the shafts are stiffer. Women’s golf clubs are shorter with shafts that are more flexible and softer. Because women in general produce less power in their swing, these are designed for the average golfers.

Manufacturer’s account for this by providing a more flexible shaft that can create more swing speed and more distance with a less powerful swing. Having said this, anyone can use whatever type of club they want.

If you have a powerful swing and can produce a good amount of force, you may want to consider using a men’s or senior men’s club.

6. Where can I buy women’s golf irons, iron sets and combo sets online?

Since I have found it somewhat harder to find women’s golf clubs online, you may want to look at a few other stores when researching or purchasing ladies golf irons and combo iron sets.

Amazon

PGA Tour Superstore

Global Golf

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This article will help guide golfers on when to use what golf club out on the course.

When you walk into a golf shop, what usually hits you is a sea of golf clubs from drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges and putters, and so many others. And when you are out on the golf course, it can be confusing to know what to use and when.

I’ll first talk about each type of club and when they are typically used on a golf course. Then I’ll cover average distances for a recreational female golfer so you can have a baseline.

And finally, it will be very important for you to know what distance you actually hit each of the clubs in your bag. This will help steer you in knowing what golf club to use when you are actually playing a round.

Main Types of Golf Clubs

A golfer can carry up to 14 golf clubs in their bag during any given round. Here are the main types of golf clubs.

• Drivers
• Fairway Woods
• Hybrids
• Irons
• Wedges
• Putters

Drivers

Drivers are typically the longest and largest golf club. A driver is hit off of a tee in the tee box. It is designed to provide the longest distance of all the golf clubs.

Drivers can be really hard to hit because a golfer has less control as it is the longest and largest club. However, it can also be easier to hit because a tee perches the ball up in the air.

It is also important to know that you are not required to use a driver just in the tee box. In golf, you can pretty much use any club wherever it is permissible to hit. However, the only golfers I have ever seen using a driver anywhere else on the course was a few Tour players and the announcers were impressed that they could actually get it off the ground.

Fairway Woods

Fairway woods are used (like the name suggests) typically for the fairway. Golfers hit them as a 2nd and/or 3rd shot from the fairway, the rough and sometimes off the tee.

Woods, as they also called, are the next longest clubs from the driver with the exception of a few long irons. Woods tend to come with numbers 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9.

The lower the number, the longer the length of the club and the least amount of loft. Lower numbered golf clubs are designed to travel lower in the air with further distance than a higher numbered golf club.

As a side note, many golfers (beginners and experienced) find hitting their 3 wood somewhat challenging. I have a love/hate relationship with mine and many times it in a time out :).

The other interesting thing about 3 woods is that many golfers, even professionals, will use this club off the tee as it can produce a straighter more controlled shot.

Many club sets do not offer 7 and 9 woods, but they are available to purchase ala carte. Because of their higher numbers, they are often easier to hit than a 5 or 3 wood and are good for getting out of rough.

Hybrids

Hybrid golf clubs, also sometimes referred to as “rescue clubs” are becoming a standard in the golf bag. A hybrid golf club is a cross between a fairway wood and an iron. Originally it was designed to be a “rescue” or “utility” club, to help a golfer hit out of some tough situations on the golf course.

They are known to be more forgiving, and are designed to provide more loft and may be easier to hit than longer clubs with low loft. Because of this, some golfers have replaced their fairway woods and long irons with the new hybrids on the market.

Hybrids typically come in numbers ranging from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Hybrids can be used anywhere on the golf course and are usually seen being used off the tee, in the fairway, in the rough and even in penalty areas.

Some golfers carry 1 or 2 and some carry more in their bag. It all depends on the golfer.

I tend to like to hybrids more than irons these days. So I use 4, 5, 6, 7 hybrids and an 8, 9 irons. The standard hybrid if you were to have just one would probably be a most likely be a 5 hybrid depending on what distance you’d like it to provide.

Irons

Irons are golf clubs that have traditionally used a steel club face, thus the name.

They most commonly range from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, and 9.

Most golfers don’t use the 1 or 2 irons any longer but these “long irons” can still be found in a few golf shops and golfer’s bags. These low numbered irons can make a ball travel a long way if hit well. Unfortunately, they are extremely difficult to hit, which is why many golfers don’t use them any longer. Instead using a hybrid or fairway wood in its place.

Just like the fairway woods and hybrids, irons are numbered the same way. The higher the number on the clubface means the higher the trajectory or loft the ball will travel and less distance than a lower numbered club.

From my experience, the 5 iron is a standard iron and used to be my favorite club when I was younger. Many beginners love their 7 iron as it is a good standard length club when first starting out.

Irons are used all over the golf course. From the tee box, fairway, rough, and even can be used as a bump and run up to the green.

Wedges

Wedges are golf clubs that provide the least amount of distance (except for the putter) and the highest loft. They are used in what is referred to as the “short game” of golf. For the average golfer, this means about 100 yards or less from the green.

Wedges come in all types of lofts and types, but standard wedges that come in a set include the pitching wedge, sand wedge and sometimes an approach or gap wedge.

The pitching wedge offers the most distance, next the approach or gap wedge, and finally the sand wedge with the least distance. The sand wedge is usually what you would use to hit out of the bunkers or sand traps.

Golfers carry between 2 – 4 different wedges.

Professional golfers or low handicappers often carry at least 4 different wedges to help them pinpoint exact distances to the green on their approach shots.

Many beginners will carry a pitching wedge and a sand wedge.

The biggest difference between the different wedges offered is the degrees of loft which produce varying heights in the air and distance.

Putters

Putters are used specifically on the green and offer the least amount of distance and no loft as they meant to “roll” the ball into the hole. A golfer carries one putter in their bag on any given round of golf.

There are many different styles of putters that can be used like a blade, mallet, and a half mallet putter. It all depends on the style or feel of a putter that you like.

Putters can also be used just off the green especially if it can be rolled to like from the fringe or apron of the green.

How to Know What Golf Club to Use and When

Now that you know the various types of golf clubs used, how do you know which golf club to use and when?

Especially out on the golf course. It can be confusing with all the choices!

Here’s the thing, you are allowed to use any of the 14 clubs you carry as long as the golf clubs conform to the USGA or R&A rules of golf.

Basically, all this means is can you use a hockey stick? No.

Can you use a pool cue or lawn tool like in the movie “Happy Gilmore” with Adam Sandler? No.

But, could you use your putter in the fairway? Yes, you could. Should you? Probably not especially if it is more than 100 yards away.

I am listing here what most typical golfers would use in certain areas of the golf course. A guide for those just starting out.

Golf Clubs To Use In Different Areas Of A Golf Course

Tee Box:

• Driver
• Fairway Wood
• Hybrid
• Iron

Fairway

• Fairway Wood
• Hybrid
• Iron
• Wedge

Rough

• Iron
• Hybrid
• Maybe Fairway Wood (higher numbered like a 7 or 9)
• Wedge

Outside/Around the Greens (Within 100 yards)

• High Numbered Irons or hybrids (8 or 9)
• Wedges
• Putter (you can putt from off the green)

Green

• Putter

Why Golf Club Distance Is Important

The purpose in golf is to get the golf ball in the hole in the least amount of strokes as possible. Distance in golf is measured in yardages. The biggest question is “how far away is the hole from where you are hitting?”

There are a number of ways you can estimate or measure this distance. Once you know this distance, then you can select the golf club that will best get you to the hole. For example, if the distance is 120 yards to the hole or to the green, then you want to use your 120 yard club.

I know what you are thinking now. How do you know what your 120 yard club is???

As a beginner, you probably don’t know this yet, at least with all your clubs. You may have an idea from experience with a few of your clubs. And that’s good – you can use this info to help you out on the golf course.

Let’s first look at the average recreational or amateur female golfer and her distances for each of the most commonly used golf clubs.

I pulled this information from my other post on Golf Club Distances and Driving Distances for Women and am providing it in a chart form here.

Average Distances of Each Golf Club for Recreational and Amateur Female Golfers

Foresight Sports provided the numbers below for female amateurs or female recreational golfers. It is a pretty good size range of avergae distances for each golf club, but that is how golf is and every golfer is different.

There are many factors that play into club distance from athleticism, age, gender, clubs, golf skill, swing mechanics, etc. But this hopefully provides a good baseline to start.

Golf Club Selection Chart for Female Golfers

Hybrids are not listed. Typically, they correlate with the same numbered iron give or take. For instance, I hit my 5 hybrid about the same as my 5 iron. I prefer to use my hybrid because I hit it more solidly.

This provides a good starting point. However, the next step in determining what golf clubs to use in your golf game is to know your own specific distances.

How to Track Your Golf Club Distances

So, how do you track or figure out your own distances?

Method 1 – Trial and error out on the golf course. If you play a lot, you will start to realize from experience which clubs to use when. However, this may take a while to get an idea of all of your clubs.

Method 2 – Range finder on the practice range. You could also use one on the golf course, however, you don’t want to be holding anyone up behind you especially if you are hitting multiple balls to get an average.

Method 3 – Portable launch monitor on the practice range This would include a TrackMan, Flightscope, or other kind of tracking device. They aren’t cheap, but some clubs and practice facilities have them. Because of their portability, many golf instructors can provide access to them in a golf lesson.

Method 4 – Indoor simulator. These can be found at indoor practice or entertainment facilities. The information that you can get from each shot is pretty amazing. You can get the total distance, the carry, as well as other information like clubhead speed, ball speed, launch angle. All sorts of other information is provided if you want it.

Golf Club Distance Chart Tracker & Printable

Once you have figured out how you will track your shots, be sure to grab my Free “Golf Club Distance Chart Tracker and Printable” below. This will help you determine the average distance for each of your clubs.

Once you have determined all your average distances, bring the sheet or write down your yardages on this Golf Club Distances Bag Tag.

Have it laminated or use contact paper and hang it on your golf bag so you can refer to it on the golf course. It is hard to remember all the distances for your clubs!

Now that you know your distances, playing on the golf course will become a bit easier. You’ll be much more confident in knowing which clubs to use and when.

Other Factors In Club Selection on the Golf Course

Though distance is probably the number one factor in deciding which golf club to hit, other factors include the type of lie or the condition of where you are hitting from.

Is it thick rough or grass?

Typically you’ll want to use a higher lofted iron or hybrid or wedge.

Are you in a greenside bunker?

Then likely your sand wedge or other wedge depending on the distance and how high you have to hit out.

I could go on and on, but this hopefully gives you a good idea of what to think about when you are out on the golf course and need to select the right club to use.

As you play more rounds and gain experience, selecting the right club will become easier.

Closing Thoughts On Golf Club Selection

Knowing the right club to hit and specifically how far you hit each of your golf clubs will have a big impact on your golf game.

I hope this article has helped provide a better understanding of club selection on the golf course, the importance of distance, and how to determine your own golf club distances as you continue along in your golf journey.

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Lynn

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I am asked a lot about different golf products I use and while I have posted many articles about certain topics and recommendations, I thought creating a place for all my golf favorites or must-haves in one place would be really helpful.

I also have listed a few recommendations from friends or products I have seen that seem to be all the rage on the market.

I will be sure to keep adding to this list so definitely check back from time to time.

I have listed the products by category so they are easier to find as this list gets larger and larger.

Golf Clubs

Strata Women's Complete Golf Club Set

This is a wonderful golf club set for any beginner.

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Callaway Golf 2018 Solaire Package Set, 11 Piece, Black, Right...

These are a really great set of golf clubs for beginner to intermediate golfers as they can grow with you as you golf more and more.

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Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Max Driver

My husband and a good friend both bought a Callaway Mavrik driver this year and it literally gave them both 20+ yards more in distance. I so badly want to get one.

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TaylorMade Golf M6 Women's Rescue Hybrid Club

A great hybrid club or rescue golf club that can get you out of tough lies and rough.

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Golf Accessories

Sun Mountain Golf- Speed Cart GX

Sun Mountain provides a great quality pushcart as well. Many of my golfing friends use this model as it is lightweight, sturdy and seem to love it.

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Clicgear Model 4.0 Golf Push Cart

This is my pushcart and for the last 6 years I have trudged up many hills and golf courses. Still in great shape! Comes in many different color combinations as well.

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Stroller Organizer With Cup Holders - Carry-All Parent Organizer...

I love love love this golf cart bag. It attaches to my golf push cart and is 100% portable with a detachable shoulder strap. I can bring it in the house and to the golf course. Also fits in a riding cart perfectly.

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Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight...

I wore this golf GPS watch for years to help provide distances to the green from wherever I was hitting from. If you don’t have a distance tracker, it is a must to have on the golf course.

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Bushnell Tour V5 (Standard) Golf Laser Rangefinder Patriot Pack...

As you become more accurate with distances on the golf course, you might need or want a range finder. These can help pinpoint and provide exact distances from various objects around the golf course. This golf tool was a game changer for me. I have had my Bushnell for several years now and love it.

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SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Swing Trainer Warm-Up Stick

If you want a swing trainer that helps you with tempo and muscle memory, this is great at home or as a warmup to help get you loose before a round.

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SuperSpeed Golf | Swing Speed Training System | Increase Club...

To increase your swing speed, this is a great training system to do just that. In my first season using this, I averaged about 15 yards more by using this.

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PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer - Perfect Your Golf Putting

To help any golfer with putting. This is portable and you can bring it anywhere.

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Callaway Golf Supersoft Golf Balls

A great golf ball that is affordable and can perform. Also love the great color options.

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Volvik Vivid Matte Finished Colored Golf Balls (One Dozen)

These Volvik Vivid golf balls were one of the first brightly colored golf balls on the market and I have been using them for a while now. I like the feel and they are great for mid to high swing speeds.

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Martini Tees- Step Up Golf Tees

These tees are so fun and actually are very handy in keeping your ball on the tee.

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[4 Pack] Cooling Towel (40"x12"), Ice Towel, Soft Breathable...

On very hot or humid days, these cooling towels are a game changer and feel so refreshing on the golf course.

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GOLTERS Golf Ball Markers with Hat Clips Value Sets for Men Women...

An easily accessible ball marker that is fun and clips right on your golf cap or visor. Lots of variety and different options to choose from.

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THIODOON Glow in The Dark Golf Balls Light up Led Golf Balls...

These are great because they light up with LED lights so you can see them in the dark. I have played official glow golf, but I also bought some of these when I have a couple of holes left and the sun is setting. The golf balls can be very hard to see at dusk and these are fun and very helpful.

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Golf Books

Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf

One of the greats talking about his fundamentals of the golf swing. A true classic.

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Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons And Teachings From A...

This book encaptures all that Harvey Penick as a teacher and lover of golf wanted to pass along to the world. Amazing!

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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect

This book is about having the right mindset when you play or compete in golf. I have this on audible and play it many times when I need to get in the zone.

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Fashion & Apparel

GOLFTINI Pull-On Ruffle Stretch Skort 16.5" | Instigator -...

Golftini is one of my favorite brands of skorts and women’s golf clothing. Mostly for the comfort, the length of their skorts, and the fashionable designs.

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LULULEMON Pace Rival Skirt Tall 15" (Black, 2)

Lululemon is such a great brand. And I love their skirts for tennis, running and golf.

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Ekouaer Skorts for Women Sport Running Skirts Golf Tennis Outdoor...

If you want a golf skirt that is comfortable and really affordable, I purchased one of these this season and loved it. It was long enough too with good coverage and was very comfortable.

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adidas Women's Pull-on Ankle Golf Pant

Comfy, stylish golf pant if you are looking for something that makes you look slim as well.

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ECCO Women's Biom Hybrid 2 Hydromax Golf Shoe

Ecco Golf Shoes are amazingly comfortable and waterproof. A great walking and golf shoe.

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adidas Women's W Tech Response Golf Shoe

Functional, fun, and a good-looking pair of golf shoes. Adidas does such a great job with women’s golf apparel and shoes. Love these!

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Ok, so there you have it. It’s just a start here and I will be sure to keep adding to this list as I research and discover more and more amazing products especially for female golfers.

I have reviews of various equipment and products which I am listing below.

• Women’s Beginner Golf Clubs Sets
• Women’s Golf Club Sets (Beginner to Intermediate)
• Golf Shoes for Women
• Drivers for Women
• Women’s Hybrids
• Golf Balls for Women
• Practicing Golf at Home
• Women’s Golf Hats for Sun Protection

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