A hybrid golf club is a type of club used in golf that combines the design features of both irons and woods, while differing from both). They are also known as utility clubs or rescue clubs. Hybrid clubs were developed about 25 years ago and have become increasingly popular since then. They are designed to be more forgiving and easier to hit than long irons (1-4). Traditional long irons are difficult to get airborne and hit consistently well, and most golfers struggle with them. Hybrids replace these longer irons and make life on the course easier for most golfers.

Hybrids are versatile and can be used in almost any situation on the golf course, including off the tee, down in the alley, or buried in the rough. They are particularly effective in getting the ball out of tricky situations such as tight lies and thick grass). Hybrids are also great from the rough, as traditional irons with their more angular edges can snag in the grass, twisting the clubhead off-target.

Hybrids are numbered after the equivalent irons, so a 7 hybrid would serve as a replacement for a 7 iron, a 3 hybrid would replace a 3 iron, and so on. The most common hybrid lofts are 3-iron and 4-iron equivalents, though 5-iron equivalents are also seen in ladies and seniors sets). Most hybrid golf clubs are made of graphite shafts and have steel or titanium faces.

In summary, hybrid golf clubs are a cross between irons and woods, designed to be more forgiving and easier to hit than long irons. They are versatile and can be used in almost any situation on the golf course, and are particularly effective in getting the ball out of tricky situations such as tight lies and thick grass.