The driver is the club used to put the ball in play from the tee on par 4s and par 5s. Since most golf courses only have four or five par 3s, that means the driver is used on at least 14 holes of most rounds. The driver is the longest and most expensive club in your golf bag. It can be the most difficult club to hit, and many golfers will refrain from using it because they are afraid it will result in an errant shot. However, a golfer who realizes that the club supplies the power and it does not have to be swung any harder than the other clubs in your bag will find that it is no more difficult to hit than any other club.
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