If there were no limit for number of clubs to carry, how many do you think you would carry? I know I would like about 2 extra clubs than I currently carry, and maybe even 3 (...or 4, or 5....). You can look at my signature to see what I currently carry, but I think I would like to add a 5 wood (about same distance as 2H that I currently carry, but I like it better off fairway than 2H, but 2H better off tee), 5 iron (there is a gap between my 5H and 6I that is about 20 yards, but too much gap between 5I and 4H to eliminate 5H) and another high lofted wedge (62* or higher). If there was no limit I might also think about a really low lofted driver for windy days or when ground is really hard (my current driver flies very high, but I've found most of the time I like that because the ball is less likely to run into trouble).
What do you think? Maybe a petition to USGA to demand the limit be moved to 20.
What do you think? Maybe a petition to USGA to demand the limit be moved to 20.
) would require a player to develop some of those skills, rather than just pull a different club for every possible situation. And let's face it, 14 is more than sufficient. I'd bet that most players can go through their bags and pick at least one club that they only use once every couple of rounds. Instead of going to 15, take that rarely used one out and try the other club that you think might help... you might be right. It may not be a case of needing more clubs, but of simply having the correct mix in the 14 that you do carry.
