Gary Player may be somewhat of a divisive figure, but there is no denying that he is one of the most accessible figures in the game when it comes to helping amateur golfers improve.
After retiring from competitive action, Player has dedicated his time to help grow the game globally, as well as offering advice for amateurs who are struggling.
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The 90-year-old South African tries to simplify the game of golf as much as he possibly can.
Possibly Gary Player’s best golf tip of all time had nothing to do with swing mechanics.
In fact, Player simply named three clubs that amateur golfers should never have in their bag.
Gary Player warned amateurs about the three clubs they should never carry
The legendary South African has always taken the time to offer as much advice as he possibly can for amateur golfers looking to improve their games.
Player took part in a golf clinic at Golf de Mogador way back in 2009, and urged amateur golfers to ditch long irons from their bags.
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“My advice to every amateur, unless you’re a zero handicap, take your 3-iron, your 4-iron, your 5-iron and throw them away,“ the nine-time champion insisted.
“This is the new 5-iron (hybrid). This little club here is so important in golf. You people cannot hit a 5-iron, a 4-iron and a 3-iron.
“The biggest improvement in golf is the ball and these little clubs here (hybrids).“
Interestingly, Player’s advice from 17 years ago is just as pertinent today as it was then.
Why swapping long irons for hybrids and utility woods is a no-brainer
Just look at many of the best players on the planet. Hardly any of them carry 2-irons or 3-irons anymore.
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The trend over the past year or so has seen elite players put 5-woods and 7-woods in their bags, while disposing of their long irons.
Tommy Fleetwood even carries a 9-wood!
The key to getting the ball in the air with long irons is speed. The speed creates the backspin to get the ball climbing quickly.
This is something that the vast majority of golfers simply do not have.
If the world’s best players are switching to hybrids and utility woods, there is absolutely no reason why amateur golfers should not do the same.
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