A golf set is the next most important thing that is required if you wish to play golf. A set comprises of various clubs which is kept in a golf bag. Rules of golf allow for only 14 clubs in the bag while playing a round. The following clubs are required:

Driver: Also called 1-wood. Has a solid base and can send the ball miles if hit properly.

Woods: The other woods are 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-wood. These are called fairway woods because they are mostly used to hit the ball from the fairway. Though, depending on the distance you want the ball to cover, you can use them from the tee area as well. Of the above mentioned woods, a 3-wood will travel much farther than a 7-wood.

Irons: Starting from 1-iron to 9-iron. The head of these clubs has various degrees of loft which can send the ball higher into the air, or lower. Laws of physics state that higher the degree of trajectory, lower the distance travelled. Thus a 1-iron, with the lowest loft, will generally send the ball around 240 yards, while a 9-iron will go to about 160 yards for a good player.

Wedges: These have even more loft than a 9-iron and are required for special shots. A sandwedge helps you come out of the bunker. A pitching wedge is required when you have about 100-130 yards from the cup. A lob wedge is required when you want the ball to land softly and not travel much distance after landing.

Putter: Has a flat head and is required on the green to roll the ball into the cup.
Of course, the other thing that you will require is that small dimpled marvel called the golf ball. If you are just starting golf, make sure you carry more than one ball to the course, because you will surely lose some during your first few rounds.

Also required is a caddie to carry your bag and give you expert advice, since he spends most of his time on the course, on what line to take when you are putting.