(*Editor’s note: this was originally published on September 10, 2013 on “View from the Rough”)

Unlike my dad, I adhere to the rule of carrying 14 clubs or less in your bag to avoid disqualification (he carries 15 so if you are playing him in a match, keep that in mind).  So what do I have in there?

Driver: Taylormade RBZ Adjustable 10.5 degree.   Estimated distance 120 yards-280 yards (with roll, downhill, wind at back)

2 hybrid: Nickent, 17 degree.  E.D. 200-240 yards

3 hybrid: Ping, 20 degree.  E.D. 190-220 yards

5 hybrid: Ping, 23 degree.  E.D. 180-210 yards

5 iron: Callaway X20.  Only used to punch out of the woods (and it’s used often)

6 iron: Callaway X20.  E.D. 175-185 yards

7 iron: Callaway X20. E.D. 165-175 yards

8 iron: Callaway X20.  E.D. 150-165 yards

9 iron: Callaway X20.  E.D. 135-150 yards

PW: Callaway X20. E.D. 120-135 yards

Gap Wedge: Titleist, 52 degree.  100-120 yards

SW: Callaway X20, E.D. 75-100 yards

Lob Wedge: Not sure of the model, E.D. 60-75 yards

Putter: Odyssey, used for many a 3 putt

Ball: usually either a Taylormade, Bridgestone or Srixon lately, with the occasional ProV1 if I get adventurous

Bushnell Rangefinder:  Can’t play without it