Can I use wood instead of woods?

Of course. Just be clear on what your meaning is. In reference to a large wild area of trees, forest, wood or woods are all perfectly valid. If you are talking about the material be careful. Oak is a type of wood often used in furniture. read more

In reference to a large wild area of trees, forest, wood or woods are all perfectly valid. If you are talking about the material be careful. Oak is a type of wood often used in furniture. read more

Originally, 'forest' meant a royal hunting ground, which is why they are usually larger than 'woods'; woods can be just a few trees, whereas a forest is usually much larger and denser, both in trees and vegetation. Also in some places such as the UK, woods can be plural because each 'wood' may be in some way separated or distinct. read more

Fairway woods and hybrid clubs can give you extra distance you wouldn't be able to get from a long iron. With the club loft of a fairway wood relatively less than that of a long iron, people tend to think that you need to hit the ball on the upswing to achieve the rise you want. read more