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Should Rule 4.4 (Maximum of 14 clubs) be altered?

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Its a good suggestion... Most junior sets of clubs (at least the cheapos I had as a kid) were only the odd irons (3,5,7,9,W) 1w,3w, putter... So thats 8 clubs and yes it did make club selection alot easier as compared to someone with 14 who doesn't have a consistent game.

I played a few holes for fun with my brother and nephew who got his first action on a golf course, we each got to pick one club and a putter... Was interesting.

No need in this situation to jump down OPs throat, he made a reasonable and helpful suggestion. Instead of getting caught up in gimmicks and analysis paralysis (which seems the norm in golf instruction) just getting comfortable using a club with finesse in different situations gives you confidence...

One of my biggest leaps in golf was working on a driving range, chipping out the tree balls that couldn't get plucked by the picker... Have a short iron or wedge and just pick spots all over the range to hit from junk lies of all sorts... that type of repetition really improves short game striking... Same idea, instead of thinking technology or some golf instructional pamphlet is going to save you, put in the time and just hit balls over and over again.


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I agree that playing with fewer than 14 is good for practice. Heck, I carry only irons on some days and hit from the front tees.

But as an official rule? HA!

I'm not sure whats worse - this or that guy that wanted to change the size of the hole to something the size of a basketball hoop.

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Nope.  14 clubs is plenty.

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Originally Posted by Ernest Jones

I rest my case. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go throw out 5 of my golf clubs.

Hey maybe you'll win a kickstarter of the month award for this drivel.


Why do many of you infants have to finish a rather witty post with an in-polite closing sentence?


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Originally Posted by pjsnyc

I agree that playing with fewer than 14 is good for practice. Heck, I carry only irons on some days and hit from the front tees.

But as an official rule? HA!

I'm not sure whats worse - this or that guy that wanted to change the size of the hole to something the size of a basketball hoop.


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Originally Posted by Patrick57

Why do many of you infants have to finish a rather witty post with an in-polite closing sentence?



That's rich...  Who's the infant?

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Originally Posted by Booya

I think OP was being facetious to prove a point.


Yes, I don't really expect a rule change just wanted to add a bit of zest to the discussion.


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Originally Posted by Patrick57

Why do many of you infants have to finish a rather witty post with an in-polite closing sentence?


Another instance of this and you can enjoy the view from the Penalty Box for awhile. Chill out, Patrick. Virtually everyone responding has been here a lot longer than you. If they're telling you certain things, it might behoove you to listen to them.

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Originally Posted by Booya

Its a good suggestion... Most junior sets of clubs (at least the cheapos I had as a kid) were only the odd irons (3,5,7,9,W) 1w,3w, putter... So thats 8 clubs and yes it did make club selection alot easier as compared to someone with 14 who doesn't have a consistent game.

I played a few holes for fun with my brother and nephew who got his first action on a golf course, we each got to pick one club and a putter... Was interesting.

No need in this situation to jump down OPs throat, he made a reasonable and helpful suggestion. Instead of getting caught up in gimmicks and analysis paralysis (which seems the norm in golf instruction) just getting comfortable using a club with finesse in different situations gives you confidence...

One of my biggest leaps in golf was working on a driving range, chipping out the tree balls that couldn't get plucked by the picker... Have a short iron or wedge and just pick spots all over the range to hit from junk lies of all sorts... that type of repetition really improves short game striking... Same idea, instead of thinking technology or some golf instructional pamphlet is going to save you, put in the time and just hit balls over and over again.


Could it be that children don't generate enough clubhead speed to make an appreciable difference in distance between say an 8 and 9 iron?  There's a big difference between someone that swings at 60 mph and someone that swings at 100 mph.

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Originally Posted by Gresh24

That's rich...  Who's the infant?





Originally Posted by iacas

Another instance of this and you can enjoy the view from the Penalty Box for awhile. Chill out, Patrick. Virtually everyone responding has been here a lot longer than you. If they're telling you certain things, it might behoove you to listen to them.


I don't want to go into the penalty area. I am enjoying most of the feedback. They are spoiling a reasonable reply with some irrelevant criticism. I will however refrain from stooping to their level. It really is a very commendable forum and I am prepared to turn the other cheek.

Could you explain the word 'behoove' , I know it's a typo but I can't get it... improve?


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Originally Posted by Tomboys

Could it be that children don't generate enough clubhead speed to make an appreciable difference in distance between say an 8 and 9 iron?  There's a big difference between someone that swings at 60 mph and someone that swings at 100 mph.


Could be but many ladies have very slow swings speeds but the manufacturers fill up their bags. Just a thought.


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Originally Posted by Patrick57

Could you explain the word 'behoove' , I know it's a typo but I can't get it... improve?


It's not a typo. Look it up.

And if anyone "stooped" it would be others to your level. You've lowered the bar more than anyone else so far. Please don't pretend otherwise.

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Its a good suggestion... Most junior sets of clubs (at least the cheapos I had as a kid) were only the odd irons (3,5,7,9,W) 1w,3w, putter... So thats 8 clubs and yes it did make club selection alot easier as compared to someone with 14 who doesn't have a consistent game.

I played a few holes for fun with my brother and nephew who got his first action on a golf course, we each got to pick one club and a putter... Was interesting.

No need in this situation to jump down OPs throat, he made a reasonable and helpful suggestion. Instead of getting caught up in gimmicks and analysis paralysis (which seems the norm in golf instruction) just getting comfortable using a club with finesse in different situations gives you confidence...

One of my biggest leaps in golf was working on a driving range, chipping out the tree balls that couldn't get plucked by the picker... Have a short iron or wedge and just pick spots all over the range to hit from junk lies of all sorts... that type of repetition really improves short game striking... Same idea, instead of thinking technology or some golf instructional pamphlet is going to save you, put in the time and just hit balls over and over again.


Could it be that children don't generate enough clubhead speed to make an appreciable difference in distance between say an 8 and 9 iron?  There's a big difference between someone that swings at 60 mph and someone that swings at 100 mph.

Probably more due to keeping costs and price points low, a child's swing speed vs a senior or a woman may very well be comparable or close enough to challenge your point.


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Originally Posted by iacas

It's not a typo. Look it up.

And if anyone "stooped" it would be others to your level. You've lowered the bar more than anyone else so far. Please don't pretend otherwise.


Great word, never heard of or used it in my life. I will not put another foot wrong. I am going to behoove myself.


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That's rich...  Who's the infant?





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Another instance of this and you can enjoy the view from the Penalty Box for awhile. Chill out, Patrick. Virtually everyone responding has been here a lot longer than you. If they're telling you certain things, it might behoove you to listen to them.


I don't want to go into the penalty area. I am enjoying most of the feedback. They are spoiling a reasonable reply with some irrelevant criticism. I will however refrain from stooping to their level. It really is a very commendable forum and I am prepared to turn the other cheek.

Could you explain the word 'behoove' , I know it's a typo but I can't get it... improve?

Behoove you meaning it would be in your best interest.


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