What Does Driver Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Driver
Driver in practice
Driver is the hardest club to hit consistently because of its long shaft and low loft, so many beginners find more fairways with a 3-wood until their swing speed and control catch up.
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