Probably the most talked about club on the course is the golf driver. Perhaps it is something about hitting the ball a long distance or bringing out a golf driver at the tee that will strike envy in your friends, but this club tends to overshadow the other clubs in the golf bag.

One such club is the putter. This is an extremely important club but it doesn't get the recognition that it deserves. The fact is, a golf driver might get you to the green but it is up to the putter to get the ball in the cup. There are three main golf putters and you will need to know a little bit about them in order to make the right selection for you.

A conventional putter is one that you are probably most familiar with. It is about 33 to 35 inches. A long putter has an extra long shaft. A belly putter has an even longer shaft that can go right up to your chin and it rests against your stomach as you play the shot. Which one you choose will depend on your personal preferences. It is usually a good idea to give each type of a putter a few rounds before you make a decision.

In order to find a good deal on a putter, you should first go window shopping. You can often test the putters in the actual shop and get a feel for which one might suit your game. Generally speaking, a heavier putter is good for slower greens and lighter putters for slicker greens.

Of course, a putter is only part of the solution to your putting game. In order to really improve, you need to practice as much as you can. Whether that is at home, in the office or at the course, the more hours you put in the better you will become.