Names and explanations of different clubs inside a golf bag

1. Driver:
   • Description: The longest club in the bag, with a large head designed for maximum distance off the tee.
   • Use: Ideal for the first shot on par-4s and par-5s.
2. Fairway Woods:
   • Description: Clubs with smaller heads than drivers, suitable for shots from the fairway or rough.
   • Use: Used for long shots when fairway accuracy is essential.
3. Hybrids:
   • Description: Blending features of both irons and woods, hybrids offer forgiveness and versatility.
   • Use: Commonly used for shots in challenging lies or as an alternative to long irons.
4. Irons:
   • Description: Numbered from 3 to 9 (and sometimes beyond), irons have smaller heads and are designed for accuracy.
   • Use: Used for approach shots from the fairway or rough, with lower-numbered irons providing longer distance.
5. Wedges:
   • Description: Higher lofted clubs with varying degrees (pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge).
   • Use: Primarily for short-distance, high-lofted shots, such as chipping and pitching around the green.
6. Putter:
   • Description: Designed for putting on the green, with a flat face and low loft.
   • Use: Used for the final shots on the green to roll the ball into the hole.
7. Sand Wedge:
   • Description: A specialized wedge with a high loft, designed for shots from bunkers.
   • Use: Used to escape sand traps and for other high-lofted shots.
8. Gap Wedge:
   • Description: Positioned between the pitching wedge and sand wedge in terms of loft.
   • Use: Fills the gap in distance between the pitching wedge and sand wedge.
9. Utility Irons:
   • Description: Resembling a hybrid, utility irons offer a mix of distance and control.
   • Use: Suitable for various shots, especially from challenging lies.

Understanding the different clubs in a golf bag allows players to choose the right club for each situation on the course. Each club serves a specific purpose, contributing to the golfer's ability to navigate the varied challenges presented by the course.