You may begin a round with fewer clubs, but not more than fourteen.
Plain-language guide · Rule 4.1b. Use the current official text and your round’s Local Rules for a ruling.
What to know
Count before starting. Adding, sharing, and replacing clubs during a round have restrictions.
On the course
Find an extra club in the bag? Tell the appropriate person and follow the procedure for taking it out of play; do not simply ignore it.