rescue club

Forgiving long club

A rescue club is a type of golf club designed to be easier to hit than long irons, combining features of fairway woods and irons.

The clubhead is more forgiving, helping golfers get out of difficult lies in rough or awkward positions—hence the name.

Also called a hybrid: I swapped my 3-iron for a rescue club.

Related
  • hybridThing of mixed parentage
  • golfClub-and-ball course sport
  • fairwayGroomed golf strip
  • loftSpace beneath the roof
  • ironElement twenty-six

wood · swing · forgiveness · distance · lie · rough · shot · utility · approach · green · stroke · ball · handicap · slice · hook · launch · divot · cavity

Opposites
golf club design philosophy

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Low-loft golf club

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difficulty of use

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Flat cutting edge

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Carved striking implement

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G