What is the maximum number of clubs permitted in a golf bag

According to the USGA, a golfer is allowed to have 14 clubs in his bag. This may include three woods (driver, 3-wood and 5-wood), eight irons, (3-9 iron and pitching wedge), and putter. These are the standard 12 clubs in many golf bags.

There is no “minimum” for the amount of clubs in your bag, as long as you have fewer than 14 (the maximum allowed by the rules).

If you play in events like a “Three Club Challenge” or even a “One Club Challenge”. Choosing the club(s) before the round really makes you think. In a three-club event, depending on the type of course, you might take, say, a hybrid (for off the tee, fairway shots and putting), 6-iron (for approaches, depending on your course) and a wedge (for bunkers, around the green, etc). The One-Club events are harder to choose, but I usually go with a 5-iron (although bunkers are tough to get out of with that!)

For a beginner, most sets usually have a Wood (Driver or 3-wood), a few irons (5, 7, W) and a putter. But it is totally up to you, and how comfortable you are with your game (and the specific course)

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