Club Up
Common Phrases
Explained Simply
To use one club more than you'd normally reach for — going from a 9-iron to an 8-iron, for example — when the conditions (wind, elevation, firm greens) suggest you need extra distance.
Example
“You have 150 yards but you're hitting into a headwind and the green is elevated. A playing partner says 'club up' — reach for the 7-iron instead of your usual 8.”
Why it matters
Beginners almost always underclub — they pick the club that hits their maximum distance rather than their comfortable distance. Clubbing up is one of the easiest ways to hit more greens.
Common beginner mistake
Picking the club that hits the ball its absolute best — use your average distance, not your best, to select clubs.
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Common Phrases
Related
- Total DistanceCarry + rollout combined. The full distance the ball travels from the point of contact.
- Carry DistanceHow far the ball travels through the air before it first hits the ground. Does not include rollout after landing.
- LoftThe angle of the clubface relative to vertical. Higher loft = higher, shorter shots. Lower loft = lower, longer shots.
- RangefinderA handheld laser or GPS device that measures the exact distance from your position to the pin, a bunker, or other targets on the course.