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"Grass Club"

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Definition: The historical equivalent of the driver. Back when clubs had wooden shafts and woods were really made of wood, the "play club" is that club whose loft and purpose most closely matched today's drivers. A term most commonly used prior to the 20th Century.

Source: British Golf Museum

Also Known As: Play club

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