These are the golf clubs with the shortest stems and an iron head. They are used for playing the shot that putts the ball in the hole. Since a putter is of supreme importance in determining your score, choose it with great care. While a good putter can be a life-long friend, a bulky putter can be the biggest irritant in your golf bag.
Putters made by companies you’ve never heard of, at prices that seem too good to be true, are usually just that. Stick to known brands to really get the joys at the greens.
Next week we’ll wrap this series on golf equipment up with a look at golf balls.