Ever seen that behind-the-back shot where the pro stands facing away from the hole and swings his club backwards at the ball? He does that when the stance from the usual side isn\u2019t possible or is impossibly awkward. There\u2019s a better solution.<\/p>\n
I went to a used sporting goods store and bought a left-handed golf club. It\u2019s a junior-sized 9-iron, about 28\u201d long. I just bend down holding it with my right hand only, and swing it back-handed. Works like a charm. <\/p>\n
I only carry this club to courses that have deep bunkers. On those days, I make room for it by taking out one of my hybrids, whichever one I won\u2019t need to use on a par 3. <\/p>\n
A few years ago I bought a Hogan Sure-Out sand iron. It\u2019s now in my bag doing sand duty and taking the place of my Al Geiberger gouge wedge (see my October 9, 2009 posting). <\/p>\n
There’s a new driver, too. The old 975J hits moon shots, the D2 hits line drives.<\/p>\n
So now my set contains:
Woods (1): Driver Titleist 907 D2 10.5-degrees
Hybrids (2 or 3): Ben Hogan Edge CFT 19-, 21-, and 24-degree
Irons (6): Ben Hogan Apex 5-E (blades)
Wedges (3 or 4): Titleist Vokey 54- and 60-degree, Ben Hogan Sure-Out, lefty
Putter (1): Acushnet Bulls Eye<\/p>\n
The putter is new to the bag, too. I got it at the same used sporting goods store last fall and have putted great with it every time out. These babies were the cat\u2019s meow in the 60s, when every pro had one and every wanna be had one, too. It has marvelous balance, wonderful response off the sweet spot, and just feels like a partner in my hand. <\/p>\n
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