Complete Golf Noob!

[lukenumber9]

Hi all,

As you've probably already guessed from the title, I'm a complete golfing newbie but have recently developed a taste for it after speaking with my step-Dad (who's a huge golf fan and plays an awful lot) and going to the driving range every week or so. However, it's come to that time when I want to venture out into the big world of golf and test myself on some of the courses around the UK, rather than just playing at my local range. I've been looking at lots of different irons/drivers/putters/hybrids and also tested a few. I'm very interested in the Nike VR_S Covert irons, but I'm worried that I'm spending a little too much on my first set? I'm just after some friendly advice on here really more than anything else and chances are, I'll probably be pottering around the forum from this point onward a fair bit!

Cheers,

Luke

 

[Pin-seeker]

Hi mate,welcome to the forum.
I don't really know much about the Nike covert irons, but you could do a lot worse than a second hand set of Ping G10s/G15s as easier iron as you'll hit IMO & are aimed at high handicappers. Can be picked up at a decent price now aswell.

 

[lyden]

Your only spending too much if you cant afford it, that been said if youve never played an actually round of golf you might be better borrowing some for a while. The Nikes are a nice looking club is that your sole reason for wanting them? Your better going to a club pro or other retail outfit and seeing what they recommend for you. There are so many options these days that its not the best idea to just buy a set off the internet especially when your spending that kind of money.

 

[lukenumber9]

Cheers mate, much appreciated.

That's the thing about the Nike irons, from the reviews I've read, everyone's raving about them but I've not actually spoken to anyone that owns them! Funny you should mention the Pings though as a friend also recommended the exact same ones, they're definitely right up there with the other considered ones. I tested the Wilson Deep Red II irons at American Golf a couple of weeks back and they felt really nice (and surprisingly cheap), I just don't want to regret the decision 4-5 months down the line when I already want a new upgrade. Maybe it's just me though as I can appreciate you don't necessarily need the newest and flashiest irons to get the best quality!

 

[lukenumber9]

That's a good way to look at it, I've got the money, that's not the issue. My decision at the moment is purely based on reviews alone so I'll definitely be testing them out before buying (most likely this weekend). When I went to American Golf, they seemed adamant to sell me what was on special (presumably due to the commission) so I wasn't confident that they were advising me based on what would be best for me.

 

[Grogger]

Best thing to do is try a load of clubs out. I had an idea in my head of what clubs I wanted. Tried out a few and went with some I hadn't even thought about before. They just felt right to me. Best bit of advice I could give you is spend money on some good lessons. I think most people on here will tell you that!

 

[lukenumber9]

Best thing to do is try a load of clubs out. I had an idea in my head of what clubs I wanted. Tried out a few and went with some I hadn't even thought about before. They just felt right to me. Best bit of advice I could give you is spend money on some good lessons. I think most people on here will tell you that!

That's also a good point to be fair, I've been looking into golf lessons too. Is there anywhere around Staffordshire/West Midlands that anybody would recommend?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Rather than shelling out on new clubs, I'd invest in a set of lessons. Get the basic sorted and work hard on the drills and you'll be in great shape when you hit the course. I would look at Ping or Callaway as both irons are very forgiving

 

[lukenumber9]

Rather than shelling out on new clubs, I'd invest in a set of lessons. Get the basic sorted and work hard on the drills and you'll be in great shape when you hit the course. I would look at Ping or Callaway as both irons are very forgiving

Thanks mate, I've had some pretty useful advice, just what I was looking for! Much appreciated.

 

[pbrown7582]

Welcome along enjoy! Sounds like youve got the bug!
I would suggest lessons straight away you save you a lot of hard work later on trying to erase ingrained faults.
If you do find a pro he should help with finding you some clubs. There's so much choice and so many different opinions, just have a look which take your eye and try as many demos as possible.

 

[lukenumber9]

Haha, I agree and I haven't even properly started! God knows what I'll be like when I'm prepped and ready to go!

There's just so many decent golf clubs out there haha!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

With Homer on this. Get yourself a reasonable set of used clubs - remember that one yr down the line new clubs are used and yesterdays model - so don't fall for the marketing guff around new clubs. Use the couple of hundred pounds you save on the clubs investing in a good set of lessons - you might get something like 10 lessons. That will give you an excellent starter. And I'd stick with the clubs until you get a handicap or you are playing under a hundred - but unless your pro advises - I'd say stick with them for at least a couple of years.