[0013] In yet another representative embodiment, a golf club head comprises a body having a striking face defining a forward end of the club head, the body also having a read end opposite the forward end. The body also comprises an adjustable sole portion having a rear end and a forward end pivotably connected to the body at a pivot axis, the sole portion being pivotable about the pivot axis to adjust the position of the sole portion relative to the body.

[0014] In still another representative embodiment, a golf club assembly comprises a golf club head comprising a body having a striking face defining a forward end of the club head. The body also has a read end opposite the forward end, and a hosel having a hosel opening. The body further comprises an adjustable sole portion having a rear end and a forward end pivotably connected to the body at a pivot axis. The sole portion is pivotable about the pivot axis to adjust the position of the sole portion relative to the body. The assembly further comprises a removable shaft and a removable sleeve adapted to be received in the hosel opening and having a respective opening adapted to receive a lower end portion of the shaft and support the shaft relative to the club head at a desired orientation. A mechanical fastener is adapted to releasably secure the shaft and the sleeve to the club head.

[0015] In another representative embodiment, a method of adjusting playing characteristics of a golf club comprises adjusting the square loft of the club by adjusting the orientation of a shaft of the club relative to a club head of the club, and adjusting the face angle of the club by adjusting the position of a sole of the club head relative to the club head body.