One-Iron - Useless Golf Clubs

One-Iron - Useless Golf Clubs

Golfers all have his or her favorite golf iron, but most would agree that the one-iron is a useless club for the most part. Professional golfer Lee Trevino even went so far to say that God could not even hit a one-iron, though he was struck by lightening shortly thereafter. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Trevino may very well be right. Although God may not be able to hit a one-iron, but he obviously could hit Trevino.

The one-iron is typically thought to be the least important of golf clubs, basically just taking up room in the golf bag. It is the longest golf iron and the hardest to maintain any consistent hitting. For the recreational golfer and even many professional golfers, the one-iron is one club that is simply not needed.

When a golfer is in a situation that he or she may choose a one-iron, a wood would be a far better choice. Take the following scenario, for instance. A drive goes 250 yards on a par 4 hole, leaving the golfer another 250 yards away. A one-iron could be used to hit the ball that distance, but the golfer would be in a better position if he or she were to choose the three wood since the one-iron is simply to difficult to control and hit.

Depending on the physical strength of the golfer, the three wood can easily get the ball on the green. The three wood is far easier to hit than the one-iron, as well as easier to control. In such a scenario, it would certainly be the most logical club to choose.

Now, do not interpret this to mean that the one-iron is not good for anything. It is, actually, a very good club for retrieving a ball that is out of bounds in knee-high weeds or grass. It could also be used to beat a snake should one decide to join the golfers on the course. However, a smart golfer would just let the snake continue across the course so not to have a negative impact on the golfer.

Golf can be a frustrating game at time during which he or she may feel the need to hit something. For these moments, a snake might do. However, during a bad round, taking out his or her resulting frustration may not be the best stress reliever. Miss once, and you may end up with more than frustration. The last thing you want to do is get bit.

Or, the one-iron can be used as a cane should a golfer sprain a knee or ankle. The golfer will then be able to limp back to the 19th hole or clubhouse for some rest and refreshment.

As you see, the one-iron may not be the best club to achieve the perfect golf swing and hit, but it may be the best choice for those moments when nothing is going right and the golfer needs to let out some frustration. Rather than a snake, perhaps taking it out on a tree would be better. The one-iron just takes up space. Go ahead, wrap it wound the nearest tree!

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