Jack William Nicklaus, well known as “The Golden Bear,” was born on January 21, 1940 and may well be, as his fans will tell you, among the greatest pro golfers ever. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, a pharmacist’s son, he was a student in Upper Arlington High School and beat a mild case of polio as a youth. Turning to golf at ten years old and shooting an amazing 51 for nine holes, he broke 70 at age 13 on eighteen holes.

Many golfers are now resorting to using golf travel cases to store their golf clubs regardless of whether they travel often with them or not. This is becoming an increasingly popular trend for the simple fact that golf travel cases offer better protection for your golf clubs.

With golf vacations gaining popularity in recent times, more and more people are beginning to travel long distances to golf resorts to spend their holidays there. There are also many holidaymakers who like to travel with their golf clubs, just in case they feel like playing or stumble across a beautiful golf course on their journey.

Choosing which golf clubs are right for you can be intimidating. There are a many sets of clubs to choose from and the investment can be significant. Here are a few things you should consider when shopping for a set of golf clubs.

When to use the 9-Iron

Almost all golfers will get an entire set of golf clubs when they are beginning to golf. They may not know what each iron is for, but they still purchase a complete set of clubs so they have the correct golf iron when they need it. Playing golf is more than just hitting the golf ball with the first club you happen to have.