what is a utility club for golf?

Answer 1

Some people refer to Hybirds this way. they are the new half wood half iron that take the place of long irons and are much easier to hit. Clubs deisgined to help get the ball out of bad lies or other special purposes are called utility clubs.

Answer 2

The word "utility" is used to denote multiple uses,. They're also called "hybrids" because they combine iron shafts and "wood"-like or "metal"-like heads. Utility clubs are great for hitting distance shots from fairway bunkers, roughs, and bad lies. They're also good for punching out with some power from under trees or bushes. They come in various degrees for distance. e.g. a 21 degree utility club is equivalent to a 3 iron but is easier to hit and has a higher ball flight so even though it doesn't have as much roll it goes the same distance.

Answer 3

This is the new club manufacturers are puching as the stroke saving club for golfers that have trouble controlling 3, 4, and 5 irons.

You get the distance of a long iron but the ease of hitiing and higher ball flight of a wood.

These are the top 5 as recommended by a golf magazine.
I have an Adams Idea and have taken my 3 iron out of the bag.
It is also good for chipping around the greens if you choke up as it gets the ball rolling quickly.

http://golf.about.com/cs/equipmentreviews/tp/utilityclubs.htm

Answer 4

They are more commonly referred to as hybrids. They are a combination of a wood and an iron. They can replace a 3 iron 4iron and 5 wood

Answer 5

It is a hybrid.