You can always buy a complete set for fairly cheap or you can piece together clubs. It\u2019s completely up to you but I wanted to talk about the essential clubs I think you should get started with. These are the most important in my opinion and then you can add additional clubs as you go. Continue reading to see the clubs you should have in your bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 Wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf I could only pick one club<\/strong> and my choice was between a driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood, I\u2019d pick the 3 wood all day long. A driver will go the furthest but it\u2019s not as versatile and you won\u2019t be able to hit it off the fairway. With a 3 wood, you can hit it off the tee and you can use it on the fairway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"fairway](\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-12.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI think most people will be able to have more accuracy<\/strong> with a fairway wood and that\u2019ll help you keep the ball in play. Most beginners will slice or shank their driver two fairways over and that\u2019s never fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI know a few people who never use their driver<\/strong> and I actually used my 3 wood instead for a while because my driver was so inconsistent. You\u2019ll eventually want to get one but I don\u2019t think you need one at the beginning. Here are my favorite woods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4 & 5 Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe next couple of clubs I think you should add to your bag are hybrids. They\u2019re actually my favorite clubs<\/strong> to hit and I think you\u2019ll have a much easier time hitting a 4 hybrid compared to a 4 iron (more distance and height).<\/p>\n\n\n\nI struggled for a while with my longer irons and that\u2019s why I switched to hybrids. They were instantly<\/strong> better<\/strong> for my game and that\u2019s why I continue using them to this day. They can be used off the tee, in the fairway, and out of the rough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"hybrid](\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-13.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA 4 hybrid is going to be around 22 degrees and is designed to replace your 4 iron<\/strong>. Most people will have a hard time getting height and distance out of their 4 iron and that\u2019s why the hybrid was created. They\u2019re also way more forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI also think you should get a 5 hybrid instead of a 5 iron<\/strong>. The reason is the exact same as with the 4 iron and I think you\u2019ll be able to hit it much better. You\u2019ll have more forgiveness, more distance, and you\u2019ll be able to launch it much higher. Here are my favorite hybrids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6-9 Iron & Pitching Wedge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe next thing you\u2019ll want to do is grab an iron set that comes with a 6, 7, 8, and 9 iron as well as a pitching wedge. These are pretty standard for all levels of golfers and are going to be extremely useful for your shorter shots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"pitching](\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-14.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMost iron sets are going to come with 5 clubs and a lot of them will also come with a 3, 4, and 5 iron. You can use those if you want but I\u2019d still recommend you grab a couple of hybrids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of different irons out there and they are NOT<\/strong> all created equal. The same goes for the woods and hybrids but it\u2019s more important to pick the right irons. Some will have zero forgiveness at all and you\u2019ll really struggle with them. Some are straight forgiveness and you won\u2019t be able to grow into them. Find something in the middle. Here are my favorite irons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n56 Degree Wedge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe next thing you\u2019ll want to get is a wedge. These are clubs that are used for shots close to the green<\/strong>, when you\u2019re in the sand<\/strong>, or when you need to hit a really high<\/strong> shot<\/strong>. They come in all sorts of lofts but the most common are 52, 56, and 60 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"56](\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-15.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m going to recommend you grab a 56-degree wedge<\/strong> because it\u2019s in the middle and will give you the most bang for your buck. You can grab a 52 and 60 degree later on but they aren\u2019t needed when you\u2019re first starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour irons and pitching wedge aren\u2019t going to have enough loft in certain situations. If you\u2019re on the edge of the green and want to hit it high and have it bounce<\/strong> a couple of times, you\u2019ll need to use a lofted wedge. You\u2019ll also need one to get out of the sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe final club that you absolutely need<\/strong> is a putter. It\u2019s going to be pretty tough to putt the ball with your wood, hybrid, or irons and it\u2019s the club you\u2019re going to be using the most throughout your round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"golf](\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-16-1.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPutting is actually the most important part<\/strong> of your game and it\u2019s what\u2019s going to make or break your round. If you\u2019re not a very good putter it\u2019s going to be almost impossible to make birdie, let alone par. Get a putter and get good at using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPutters come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune on a putter but just make sure you\u2019re comfortable<\/strong> holding it and it helps you with alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI think most people will be able to have more accuracy<\/strong> with a fairway wood and that\u2019ll help you keep the ball in play. Most beginners will slice or shank their driver two fairways over and that\u2019s never fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know a few people who never use their driver<\/strong> and I actually used my 3 wood instead for a while because my driver was so inconsistent. You\u2019ll eventually want to get one but I don\u2019t think you need one at the beginning. Here are my favorite woods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next couple of clubs I think you should add to your bag are hybrids. They\u2019re actually my favorite clubs<\/strong> to hit and I think you\u2019ll have a much easier time hitting a 4 hybrid compared to a 4 iron (more distance and height).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I struggled for a while with my longer irons and that\u2019s why I switched to hybrids. They were instantly<\/strong> better<\/strong> for my game and that\u2019s why I continue using them to this day. They can be used off the tee, in the fairway, and out of the rough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 4 hybrid is going to be around 22 degrees and is designed to replace your 4 iron<\/strong>. Most people will have a hard time getting height and distance out of their 4 iron and that\u2019s why the hybrid was created. They\u2019re also way more forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also think you should get a 5 hybrid instead of a 5 iron<\/strong>. The reason is the exact same as with the 4 iron and I think you\u2019ll be able to hit it much better. You\u2019ll have more forgiveness, more distance, and you\u2019ll be able to launch it much higher. Here are my favorite hybrids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next thing you\u2019ll want to do is grab an iron set that comes with a 6, 7, 8, and 9 iron as well as a pitching wedge. These are pretty standard for all levels of golfers and are going to be extremely useful for your shorter shots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most iron sets are going to come with 5 clubs and a lot of them will also come with a 3, 4, and 5 iron. You can use those if you want but I\u2019d still recommend you grab a couple of hybrids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of different irons out there and they are NOT<\/strong> all created equal. The same goes for the woods and hybrids but it\u2019s more important to pick the right irons. Some will have zero forgiveness at all and you\u2019ll really struggle with them. Some are straight forgiveness and you won\u2019t be able to grow into them. Find something in the middle. Here are my favorite irons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next thing you\u2019ll want to get is a wedge. These are clubs that are used for shots close to the green<\/strong>, when you\u2019re in the sand<\/strong>, or when you need to hit a really high<\/strong> shot<\/strong>. They come in all sorts of lofts but the most common are 52, 56, and 60 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m going to recommend you grab a 56-degree wedge<\/strong> because it\u2019s in the middle and will give you the most bang for your buck. You can grab a 52 and 60 degree later on but they aren\u2019t needed when you\u2019re first starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your irons and pitching wedge aren\u2019t going to have enough loft in certain situations. If you\u2019re on the edge of the green and want to hit it high and have it bounce<\/strong> a couple of times, you\u2019ll need to use a lofted wedge. You\u2019ll also need one to get out of the sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final club that you absolutely need<\/strong> is a putter. It\u2019s going to be pretty tough to putt the ball with your wood, hybrid, or irons and it\u2019s the club you\u2019re going to be using the most throughout your round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting is actually the most important part<\/strong> of your game and it\u2019s what\u2019s going to make or break your round. If you\u2019re not a very good putter it\u2019s going to be almost impossible to make birdie, let alone par. Get a putter and get good at using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putters come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune on a putter but just make sure you\u2019re comfortable<\/strong> holding it and it helps you with alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n4 & 5 Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n6-9 Iron & Pitching Wedge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n56 Degree Wedge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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