UTILITIES
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The utility or hybrid club is the most recent
addition to the bag. Designs have been
developing down various different routes,
especially when it comes to head size, where
you can choose from neat and compact to
almost fairway wood-size.
If you haven’t yet been converted you’ll be
amazed as to the number of situations where
they come in handy. Whether from rough or
fairway, from the tee on long par 3s, or even
on chip shots around the green, the design of
the utility makes it highly adaptable and
versatile. And with lots of different styles
available, it’s fair to say there should be
something out there for everyone.
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ANDREW REYNOLDS
ANDREW’S ADVICE
■ When selecting a utility club it’s
important to think about where you
play the majority of your golf. If it is lush
parkland courses that you commonly play,
a model with a slightly curved sole will
help you get to the bottom of the ball.
If you are a links player, a straighter
bottom edge will aid you in nipping the
ball cleanly off bare lies.
■ Any good pro shop will have a variety
of different utility clubs for you to choose
from, so ask to take some demo clubs out
to try. Be open minded as you hit shots
and judge each club only on the merits of
its performance. This process will help
you find a loft that provides the sort of
distance you need.
■ Before you start your testing procedure,
remember that utility clubs are not
fairway woods. Many amateurs set up
for a hybrid shot with the ball too far
forward. A utility shaft is shorter than a
fairway wood’s so address the ball as if
you are hitting a long iron.
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