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Golf putters
Golf putters very well may be the most important club in your golf bag. Although most people love their drivers and these clubs tend to be the most expensive, when you think about it, there is really nothing that trumps the putter in importance.
For example, even though you might use your driver on nearly every hole, there are always going to be a couple of par threes where you decide instead to use something like a three iron or a five iron in order to avoid overshooting the hole. By the time the round ends, you probably have used your driver on about 12-14 of the holes on the course.
Now think about how often you use your putter. Unless you are making some amazing eagles from 120 yards out from the hole, chances are you are using your putter on every hole. It is very rare that you do not use your putter on a hole.
There are basically two main types of putters that people use. The first type is fairly similar to what you use when you go to the local mini golf course. Hopefully the putter you have in your bag is a little more sophisticated, but in general the putter is going to be the same.
The second kind of putter is much different. The biggest difference is the fact that this putter is a good foot or two feet taller than the putter you would normally use. This putter uses a different kind of grip that involves one arm being over the top of the club before you putt.
Some people prefer this method, while it is entirely uncomfortable for others. You may want to give it a try sometime, but be ready to do a lot of practicing. You do not want to use golf putters like this in a tournament until you are completely ready and comfortable.
