Too many times we see someone try to gear down on a wedge from 110 yards or try to muscle a 3 iron over a hazard because of improper equipment.

Having the proper gaps covered in clubs will ensure that you have the opportunity to make as many full swing shots as possible during a round.

Ask yourself this question, Do I currently have multiple clubs in my bag that I hit the same distance?

In most cases you will have answered yes. This is because people have just purchased equipment
without taking into consideration what they actually need. In plenty of cases you may not even need
the 14 clubs allowed by the rules. The concept into building the proper set of clubs is to have a different yardage for all clubs.  PGA Tour Professionals have their clubs tweaked to allow for proper gaps in between each club. They are concerned with how each club will carry and not with total distance. This is because carry ensures that all hazards can be avoided with a properly struck golf shot.

The majority have their clubs set for a 12 to 15 yard gap between each iron as this allows for the
best full shot potential without over swinging.

At the Golf Performance Center we have the monitors to measure ball speed and carry distances to allow players to ensure they have a club for all yardages.

Mike Skimson
CPGA Professional
The Golf Performance Center @ Whistle Bear