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Golf ball being struck by the club; photograph taken with an exposure of 10−6 second
Golf ball being struck by the club; photograph taken with an exposure of 10−6 second

A golf club is a piece of sports equipment used to strike a golf ball. It consists of a shaft and a head. Historically, clubs were made of wood, such as hickory shafts with heads of apple or beech, and later persimmon wood. Modern clubs often feature metal heads made of steel, titanium, or aluminum.12

Clubs are differentiated by numbers and names, with lower numbers generally indicating greater distance potential. Woods (now often called metals) are typically used for longer drives, while irons are used for shorter shots. A putter, with a straight face, is used on the green to roll the ball into the hole. Golfers are limited to carrying a maximum of 14 clubs during a round.231

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