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  1. Introduction to How Golf Clubs Work
  2. Types of Clubs
  3. Parts of the Club
  1. The Parts of the Club Head
  2. The Most Important Part: The Golfer
  3. Lots More Information
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Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Golf Clubs Work
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  3. Parts of the Club
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  3. See all Golf Basics articles
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