Well, I've Decided to Bag a Dedicated Punch-Out Club

[GolfLug]

I like what you have done.

I think there's a hidden benefit in becoming comfortable with a 1 iron even if it is punching outta trees. You can use it for little runners around greens too.

[DrMJG]

I use with my 5i with variations of foot set up or my 3h.  I can get nice low shots with both.  My bag is close to full to use a dedicated club.  Most of the courses I play do not have so many trees that I come up with more than 1, 2 max in a round.  On the other hand I need to work with a bit more loft to clear traps or liquid.

But, I guess my goal is to learn to master a number of whacks with each club.  If I do, instead of 12 clubs in the bag, I can almost think I am carrying between 24 to 30.

[Piz]

8 minutes ago, DrMJG said:

I use with my 5i with variations of foot set up or my 3h.  I can get nice low shots with both.  My bag is close to full to use a dedicated club.  Most of the courses I play do not have so many trees that I come up with more than 1, 2 max in a round.  On the other hand I need to work with a bit more loft to clear traps or liquid.

But, I guess my goal is to learn to master a number of whacks with each club.  If I do, instead of 12 clubs in the bag, I can almost think I am carrying between 24 to 30.

The game is a lot different with trees.  Where I play you can be just a little off and find yourself in the soup.  I don't know how many times I've plotted a shot, perfectly, only to have it deflect off a twig or branch.  I know that was not the point of your post but...do you carry a cactus iron?  Or a snake wedge?

[DrMJG]

44 minutes ago, Piz said:

The game is a lot different with trees.  Where I play you can be just a little off and find yourself in the soup.  I don't know how many times I've plotted a shot, perfectly, only to have it deflect off a twig or branch.  I know that was not the point of your post but...do you carry a cactus iron?  Or a snake wedge?

Not many Cacti on courses here in AZ as they are protected by by law; that is a good thing if you would see my game!   No interactions YET with snakes, but I have had to consider  an alligator a true obstacle in Florida; and in Wisconsin I had a Canadian Goose attack me.

[Piz]

8 minutes ago, DrMJG said:

Not many Cacti on courses here in AZ as they are protected by by law; that is a good thing if you would see my game!   No interactions YET with snakes, but I have had to consider  an alligator a true obstacle in Florida; and in Wisconsin I had a Canadian Goose attack me.

Goose turds and fire ants are the most common obstacles around here.  Thanks for the reply.