Comments on: Why 14 Clubs Are Allowed In Golf? The “Swiss Army Knife” Rule http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/ Professional Golf Equipment at Down to Earth Prices! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:08:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Harry http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Harry Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:18:36 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=261#comment-252 Walter Hagen had something to do with the 14 club rule. He was a master promoter. Several companies (e.g., L.A. Young) used his name to advertise products, most of which ended up in his bag even if he never used them! The 14 club rule was in part an anti-Walter Hagen advertisement rule. I also played golf with only one club, a five iron, and scored an 85 on a short course. With a wedge the score would have been much lower. The old players I met growing up in the 60's and 70's were really good at manufacturing shots with fewer clubs. Today few amatuers understand how to hit a low runner, a half-club less using a fade, a side-spin chip, a backspin punch shot (not a knock-down), etc. Sam Snead could even hit a high draw off the deck with a driver. Now that was shotmaking! Walter Hagen had something to do with the 14 club rule. He was a master promoter. Several companies (e.g., L.A. Young) used his name to advertise products, most of which ended up in his bag even if he never used them! The 14 club rule was in part an anti-Walter Hagen advertisement rule.

I also played golf with only one club, a five iron, and scored an 85 on a short course. With a wedge the score would have been much lower.

The old players I met growing up in the 60’s and 70’s were really good at manufacturing shots with fewer clubs. Today few amatuers understand how to hit a low runner, a half-club less using a fade, a side-spin chip, a backspin punch shot (not a knock-down), etc. Sam Snead could even hit a high draw off the deck with a driver. Now that was shotmaking!

]]> By: Banjo bob http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Banjo bob Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:26:44 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=261#comment-251 Hi: If money would buy us a score, it seems like the most should be spent on the putter, next the driver, then a great wedge--probably sand without too much bounce, then about a 5 or 6 HYBRID. All the rest is occasional as far as I can see! (Although I'm about to purchase a Caiman Powerplay 3/5--sounds like the best idea in years!) bob Hi:
If money would buy us a score, it seems like the most should be spent on the putter, next the driver, then a great wedge–probably sand without too much bounce, then about a 5 or 6 HYBRID. All the rest is occasional as far as I can see! (Although I’m about to purchase a Caiman Powerplay 3/5–sounds like the best idea in years!)
bob

]]> By: K Paterson http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-248 K Paterson Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:04:15 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=261#comment-248 All very informative, my question is why 14 and not 13 0r 15 ? k All very informative, my question is why 14 and not 13 0r 15 ?

k

]]> By: gary http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-249 gary Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:04:49 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=261#comment-249 Yes I agree it can be a lot of fun and challenge to play with only one club.I some times carry more than 14 clubs when playing by myself. I like 3-4drivers small heads and large ones . when I play with only one I do allow myself my putter. It is the best club in my bag. Sometimes when I'm playing bad I'll go to one club only and it usally does not effect my score, but does get my confidence back. Yes I agree it can be a lot of fun and challenge to play with only one club.I some times carry more than 14 clubs when playing by myself. I like 3-4drivers small heads and large ones . when I play with only one I do allow myself my putter. It is the best club in my bag. Sometimes when I’m playing bad I’ll go to one club only and it usally does not effect my score, but does get my confidence back.

]]> By: Why 14 Clubs Are Allowed In Golf? The “Swiss Army Knife” Rule http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/12/28/why-14-clubs-are-allowed-in-golf-the-%e2%80%9cswiss-army-knife%e2%80%9d-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Why 14 Clubs Are Allowed In Golf? The “Swiss Army Knife” Rule Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:16:59 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=261#comment-250 [...] The golf bag is much like a Swiss Army Knife, those versatile pocket items that are mostly available with a red handle and feature the white cross, or the emblem of Switzerland on them. Some of the deluxe models will have a multitude of gadgets ranging from a large blade, …continue here [...] [...] The golf bag is much like a Swiss Army Knife, those versatile pocket items that are mostly available with a red handle and feature the white cross, or the emblem of Switzerland on them. Some of the deluxe models will have a multitude of gadgets ranging from a large blade, …continue here [...]

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