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If you listen in to any conversation involving antique golf club collectors, there are a few things that you are almost certain to hear being discussed. Unfortunately, antique irons are not likely to be one of those things. Undoubtedly, you will hear about the hickory golf club fascination and how everyone involved in the conversation has a collection of golf memorabilia which is just a little bit better than everyone else's.

However, antique irons seem to garner very little attention even though they hold a much esteemed role in the history of golf.

Perhaps one explanation is that although the history of golf itself can be traced back as far as the mid 15th century, it is widely accepted that irons were not introduced on a large scale until the later part of the 18th century, in Scotland, the birthplace of golf as we know it.

Another possible explanation is the annoyance of many early on that these additional irons created too many club choices, and markedly slowed down the pace of play.

Initially, irons were introduced as, and used for, hitting from rough or otherwise unplayable lies. Nearly 100 years later, in the late 1870's, antique irons expanded their reach within a player's arsenal with the introduction of driving irons and mid-range irons. Until they started to really increase in popularity during this time, most were produced by blacksmiths.

The other interesting fact about antique irons which is common knowledge to the avid collector, but although not by all was the naming conventions associated with these clubs. Unlike today's names for irons such as 2 iron, 3 iron, 7 iron etc., one would instead today find antique irons called Cleeks (equivalent of a 2 iron), Jiggers (Today's Wedge), Mashies (5 iron), and Niblicks 9 irons). They also lacked then, and do now, a common appearance, as they were not mass produced, but forced by individual blacksmiths.

When you look back at the history of golf, it is clear that antique irons have had a significant role to play in the evolution of the game. There are some many intriguing aspects to collecting antique golf clubs, and that might be the reason that they are sometimes over shadowed. I hope your appreciation of them grows just a bit with your newfound knowledge of their role in golf history.

Learn more about collecting antique irons at AntiqueGolfClubs.org

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One of the best ways to lower your scores fast is to improve your putting. The good news is that almost any golfer can be a great putter as it is primarily a mental aspect to the game of golf. Remember that the short game enterprises of 60 percent or more of your shots in most rounds of golf so working hard in this area can make a dramatic difference to your scores.

Stick to one main method:

There are a lot of different ways to putt as well as a lot of different kinds of putters. The best putters are able to pick one putting style and putter and then stick with it through thick and thin. Even the best putters will miss easy short putts however they are able to maintain their confidence and believe the next putt will go in. The key is to develop a routine that is proven to work and stick with it. The question then becomes what kind of putting routine should you use to get the best results.

There is a physical and mental part to the routine that needs to be developed. The physical part of the routine can vary however the core of the mental routine needs to stay the same. One key tip to keep in mind for the mental routine is to avoid mechanical thoughts when you are about to strike the putt. Clear your mind and focus on the target before you hit the putt. If you have any doubts as you are about hit the putt then you need to step away and restart the routine. The purpose of the physical routine is to get your mind ready for the shot.

When it comes to practicing putting you should focus on short putts as these are critical for lower scoring. Also, hitting a lot of short putts will also allow you to see a lot of putts go in the hole which is important for your confidence. You must always believe the putt will go in the hole regardless of how long the putt is. Some people try to aim for a 3 foot circle for long putts however this usually leads to a larger margin of error. For the long putts it is best to think of them as rolling into the hole on the last rotation or two. Use some of the tips above on putting to help you get better and reduce your handicap fast.

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