Which club plays more upright as a result of changing from a shorter club to a longer club?

When transitioning from a shorter club to a longer club, the player tends to adopt a more upright posture. This is primarily because longer clubs, such as drivers, require the golfer to stand further away from the ball. As a result, the spine angle increases, leading to a more upright stance compared to how one would address the ball with a shorter club.

Longer clubs also necessitate a different swing path and grip position, which contribute to this adjustment in posture. For instance, the driver is used from a tee, encouraging a more elevated ball position and an open stance, further emphasizing an upright position.

In contrast, shorter clubs like wedges and putters involve a more crouched position, as they are typically used for more precise shots requiring close proximity to the ball, resulting in a flatter angle of attack. The iron and putter also do not typically require the same adjustments in stance and setup as longer clubs do, which is why they do not play as upright as a longer driver does.