But of all the putters, there is not one which is so trustworthy as the oldest of all - the wooden putter. New clubs for use on the green are invented from time to time, and win adherents, but in the long run the wooden putter holds its own. And this is the reason: If you are going to use a short, heavy, upright club at all, it is better to use one that gives a certain life to the ball. This is particularly essential in playing long approach puts, where the elasticity of the wooden face keeps the ball running over any casual roughness which may come in the way. Moreover, unless your greens are very true, the wooden club has a great advantage in that it does not keep the ball quite so close to the ground as the iron putter. A great many players find it advisable to use an iron club for short puts, even when they employ the wood everywhere else. That is simply a question of taste. Confidence is the main requisite for steadiness in holing short puts, and if you are not certain of one club, it is better to take another that you imagine you can rely upon.

The position and method for the use of the wooden putter are practically the same as in the case of the iron putter or putting cleek. Do not forget, however, to hit the ball slightly toward the toe of the club, or at all events, avoid striking it with the heel.