Your Clubs: A User Guide

The key to getting a good start to any hole, or any round, is the driver—the setup man. You want to send the ball as far and straight down the fairway as possible, which requires a specific setup and swing. In this video, Cameron McCormick covers the do’s and don’ts of driving.

Most amateurs don’t swing fast enough to make their long irons go farther than their middle irons, so hybrids are essential for longer shots into greens. Plus, the hybrid’s design adds forgiveness and playability. Here, Cameron McCormick demonstrates how to use these clubs effectively.

Although there are similarities in posture and alignment to other clubs, the sand wedge requires adjustments to the setup and swing. To control distance and maximize spin, you need to make a measured swing and hit with a descending blow. In this video, Cameron McCormick shows you how to dial in your wedge shots.

If the driver is the setup man on each hole, the putter is the closer. There’s no worse feeling than hitting a green in regulation and walking off with a bogey. Here, Cameron McCormick breaks down the three keys of putting: getting the ball on line, judging the speed correctly and accurately reading the green.