Golf Terms: What is a Driver?

A driver, also referred to as "the big stick" is the longest club in your bag and hits the ball the furthest.

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Last Updated: Sep 21, 2025

Definition

A driver, also referred to as "the big stick" is the longest club in your bag and hits the ball the furthest. The club head on the driver is large and is relatively easy to make contact with compared to other clubs.

Usage

Get out the driver, you're going to need it for this long hole!

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