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Originally Posted by Scragger63  Asked a couple of the low markers at my club this question last Saturday. If I can go around my home course with no more than 3 iron - PW and shoot consistently in the low to mid 80's (as I have done 3 of my last 4 rounds without anything longer than 3 iron in my bag) compared to high 80's low -mid 90's with a full set, is there any real value in my carrying my driver and or 3W. Could I trouble you for your opinions please......???? Cheers  |
If this works for you then that's great - stick with it.
However, I think if you want to start trying to hit lower scores you are going to need more distance off the tee in order to leave you with much shorter 2nd shots. With the shorter 2nd shots you are more likely to get closer to the pin and more consistantly.
Let me give you an example. Lets assume we've got a 400 yd par. If I only had 3-PW in my bag then the
clubs I would have to use are;
- 3 iron off the tee which will get me 205yds
- 2nd shot will have to be a 4 iron to get the remaining 195 yds.
Pulling these 2 shots off well is pretty difficult.
If I had the driver in my bag then the shots would become;
- Driver off the tee getting me 250 yds
- 8 iron with with my 2nd shot for the remaining 150yds.
So for me - scenario 2 is likely to be getting me lower scores.