Whether you’re a golf beginner or an ambitious single-handicap player, one of the most important and frequently asked questions during every round is: Which club is the right one? Because the choice of club determines not only the length but also the precision of your next shot. To help you play with even more confidence on the course in future, we’ve put together a few simple tips for you here — and show you how our Breaking 77 golf app can provide you with optimal support.

Why choosing the right club is so important
A shot that’s too short? Didn’t even reach the green? A drive that’s too short and rolls straight into the next fairway bunker? Or an iron that’s too long on the way to the flag? Every golf course is different — and every situation is unique. That’s why, in addition to feel and experience, reliable distance information is also important.

Important factors for choosing a club:
• Distance to the target
The most important factor: how far is it to the flag or the ideal landing spot?
➝ Tip: With the Breaking 77 app, you can always see the current distance to the green — and to important intermediate points — via GPS. This allows you to make your choice based on facts.
• Position of the ball
Fairway, semi-rough or bunker? You should adjust your club selection depending on the ball’s position. In the rough, it’s better to use an iron with more loft, while on the fairway you can use a wood or long iron.
• Wind & weather
Headwind? Then it’s better to use a longer club. Tailwind? Maybe a shorter one. Wind direction and strength should not be underestimated in open terrain.
• Obstacles & danger zones
Are there any water hazards, bunkers or trees in play? Then consider whether risk or safety is the better option — and choose your club accordingly. The question should always be: what is the worst that can happen with this shot? Because good shots usually have good outcomes anyway.
• Personal shot distance
If you know your average shot distances, you can make more confident decisions.
➝ Tip: With Breaking 77, you can determine your realistic distances for each club.

How to make the right choice
The best club choice is determined by the interaction of these factors. Here is a simple example:
👉 You are 140 metres away from the green, the ball is nicely positioned on the fairway, and there is a slight headwind. You know that your 7-iron normally flies around 140 metres. However, the headwind costs you about 10 metres. So you decide to use your 6-iron to make up for the missing distance.

Important:
Choosing a club is not an exact science — your form on the day, ground conditions and individual nervousness also play a role. The more you know about your own distances and favourite clubs, the better your decision-making will be.

Why distance data is so helpful
This is where modern GPS technology becomes a real advantage: the better you know how far it is to the green, the easier it is to choose the right club.

Conclusion: Good decisions lead to better scores
Choosing the right club is a combination of experience, intuition and information. If you take important factors such as distance, ball position, wind and your own swing length into account — and cleverly supplement this information with tools such as the Breaking 77 app — you will play more consistently and confidently.
So: Before your next shot, take a moment to think, check all the factors, choose the right club and then swing with confidence.

Good luck!
Your Breaking 77 Team