When you consider the size of the Arccos community, which collects shot data from hundreds of thousands of members around the world, you can learn some really interesting and valuable lessons from the information it collects.
I was recently shown one particular example, which looked specifically at the clubs most frequently registered with the shot-tracking service. When a member joins, they are asked to register a set number of clubs that they will use to record their data on the course… and it appears some are far more popular than others.
In Layman’s terms, If you put every registered golf club from every Arccos member on a fairway (yes – you would need to be a pretty large fairway), and counted up the quantity of each club into smaller sub-sections, you would be able to see which selections amateurs make most often when collating their preferred golf bag setup.
Fortunately, we don’t have to go through that laborious process, and instead I can share with you some stark data which could spell the end for long-irons…
What Are The Most Popular Clubs For Amateur Golfers?
Unsurprisingly, the driver remains king. Over 10% of all registered clubs through Arccos are drivers, further exemplifying not only their importance to the amateur golfer but also their almost gravitational appeal.
Let’s face it, as soon as we hear about the best Black Friday deals or the latest product launches, we all head straight for the big sticks in a bid to hit the ball further and play better golf. But, sadly, not all clubs receive the same love and affection.
The driver is a clear favourite among golfers around the world…
(Image credit: Paul Severn)
The ‘scoring clubs’ appear next in the list, maybe due to positive experiences associated with their ability to setup a birdie opportunity or to help us get out of trouble when needed.
The fact that these clubs often come included as part of a standard set, it’s unsurprising that the 7-iron (7.25%), 8-iron (7.19%) and 9-iron (7.18%) tend to appear in the majority of amateur’s bags.
Sadly, the further down the irons-spectrum you travel, the rarer their sighting becomes.
Once upon a time, most golfers around the world would have carried a long-iron or two in the bag, but with the introduction of hybrids and a wider variety of fairway woods, this…
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