"Three (3) Clubs Only" Master Thread

[Patch]

Just about every 3 club tourney I have been a part of was for a charity of some sort. That in itself makes the tournament a worth while endeavor.

Myself, most of the time,  I use a 5w, mid iron, and a wedge. I putt with the 5w. 

Last year I got involved with a "1" club tournament. I had one those adjustable clubs that covered everything from a 2i to a putter. I did alright with it, but long iron mishits with it played hell with my fingers. 

[9wood]

25 minutes ago, iacas said:

It really isn't. 14 is simply the maximum allowed, and even that was chosen somewhat arbitrarily.

It's fine. Next time just say "get off my lawn" like a true old fart and move on.

Oh, and don't ever play Battle Golf where your opponent can tell you which clubs you can't use every time they win a hole…

Alright then, let's make a poll to see which is more logical. Playing golf with 14 clubs or 3. I think you know where the poll numbers would lie. 

[saevel25]

2 minutes ago, 9wood said:

Alright then, let's make a poll to see which is more logical. Playing golf with 14 clubs or 3. I think you know where the poll numbers would lie. 

If you want to do a good poll then make it 1 through 20 clubs. Let's see what people think is the best option. 

[SavvySwede]

4 minutes ago, 9wood said:

Alright then, let's make a poll to see which is more logical. Playing golf with 14 clubs or 3. I think you know where the poll numbers would lie. 

I would guess the very first golfers only had 2 or 3 clubs.

[iacas]

12 minutes ago, 9wood said:

Alright then, let's make a poll to see which is more logical. Playing golf with 14 clubs or 3. I think you know where the poll numbers would lie. 

You're not using the right definition of "logical." It's a game. The entire rule set is arbitrary.

There's no "logic" to it. Why is hitting the ball OB stroke and distance? Why isn't it five strokes? Two? Automatic DQ?

Because it's all arbitrary.

[Avalanche]

8 minutes ago, SavvySwede said:

I would guess the very first golfers only had 2 or 3 clubs.

Or just one club.  For golf, and for herding sheep.  Baaaa!  

[sarena1594]

I've never played a 3-club tournament before, but as a high handicapper, I can just imagine how bad I'd be putting with a wedge.  Most people on this thread are saying they'd use a wood or wedge to putt, but I can only imagine how tough that actually is.  I have putted with a 4i before, but its not the type of thing I'd feel comfortable doing for 18 holes.  My 3-club choice: 6i, 52" wedge, putter.

[JonMA1]

I think it would be fun. Hitting varying distances with different clubs is something I enjoy and believe it might actually improve my game.

I suppose my clubs would be the 5w, 7i and Gap Wedge (50°). Not sure about putting. It can be pretty ugly with a putter in my hands.

[easyjay39402]

A 3 club tournament is coming up soon at my home course. I’m thinking maybe 6i, PW, and Putter.

Suggestions?

[Patch]

Leave out your putter. I usually go with a 5W, 6i, and a wedge, or some similar club make up. I putt with my 5 wood, using a choked down grip.  

[Club Rat]

I would play 5, 8 and pitching wedge. I putt with the wedge well enough when around the hole. 

[Groucho Valentine]

Ive played in a few of these. They're really fun. Most people seem to use the same clubs, 5 iron, 8iron and some type of wedge. I take a 5,8 and a 52 degree with 10 bounce. I belly the 52 to putt. 

[David in FL]

Agree.  No putter.  Very easy to belly a wedge.

Usually a hybrid, 6 or 7-iron, and a wedge.

 

[millsan1]

This sounds like a blast.  I think I would do Driver, 7i, 52.  Those are the 3 I use most often anyway.  My driver is only a 210 club, so more like a 5w for most of you guys.

[amished]

3 minutes ago, millsan1 said:

This sounds like a blast.  I think I would do Driver, 7i, 52.  Those are the 3 I use most often anyway.  My driver is only a 210 club, so more like a 5w for most of you guys.

What happens on longer holes?  Longer par 4s or par 5s are the examples I have in my head where your second shot would be too long for your 7i.  Basically the problem I'm thinking of is that you would want something you could hit off the deck but still good for teeing off with, and drivers generally don't do well off the deck...

[millsan1]

22 minutes ago, amished said:

What happens on longer holes?  Longer par 4s or par 5s are the examples I have in my head where your second shot would be too long for your 7i.  Basically the problem I'm thinking of is that you would want something you could hit off the deck but still good for teeing off with, and drivers generally don't do well off the deck...

Same thing that happens now, I pull out my 7.

I do not hit my 5w nor hybrid very well, so I go to my 7i, as I know I can hit that 150 yards, 90% of the time.  Where my 5w is 200 yards, 50% of the time. 

Where I am in my game, I am aiming to get bogey on 4s and 5s, so the extra stroke using a shorter club more often is OK for me.

[Zekez]

21 hours ago, amished said:

What happens on longer holes?  Longer par 4s or par 5s are the examples I have in my head where your second shot would be too long for your 7i.  Basically the problem I'm thinking of is that you would want something you could hit off the deck but still good for teeing off with, and drivers generally don't do well off the deck...

What about people choosing a 6 iron as their longest club?  They would have the same problem, except off the tee.

[Patch]

On 8/24/2018 at 9:39 AM, amished said:

What happens on longer holes?  Longer par 4s or par 5s are the examples I have in my head where your second shot would be too long for your 7i.  Basically the problem I'm thinking of is that you would want something you could hit off the deck but still good for teeing off with, and drivers generally don't do well off the deck...

You could go driver off the tee, then a choked down, 3/4 swing driver off the deck. Drivers off the deck are usually associated with full swings, which is what gives the golfer problems. A shorter, more controlled swing not so much.

Or, leave out the driver, and go with a 3W off the tee, and fairway shots. 

In a 3 club tourney, everyone has to come with something to use to their advantage, based on their own skill level. The golfer plays to their own strengths.  They may lose something off the tee, but make up the difference with their shorter shots. Or they gain off the tee, and lose on the shorter shots due to their 3 club selection.