All the time! I played 18 yesterday and I think I used it on 6 tee shots. I hit the ball a decent ways 280-285 Driver. So the straight 250-260 3W comes in handy on days were driver just isn't working, or course is tighter. Also pulled it out of the bag for two approach shots to par 5, two good shots as well I must say both landing about 10 yards short.