New To Golf - Club Purchasing Advice Please

[RonnieGolf]

As the subject says i'm new to golf. Only been to the driving range about 6 times, but i'm really enjoying it.

I've got a set of 2nd hand irons, 2 woods and a putter that were given to me, so i'm looking at getting a driver.

Any recommendations?

P.S i don't know if the following are factors which must be considered when buying clubs, but i'll post them anyway....I'm 6'3" tall, small to medium frame and seem to slice the ball a fair amount.

 

[drawboy]

Being new to the game you are going to slice a heck of a lot until you get your swing sorted, so dont worry too much about that. No club will stop you slicing. I would go to your local high street retailer AG or similar and buy second hand, that way you can afford to make mistakes without breaking the bank as you will rarely get it right first time around. Get an idea of what you want and see if anyone with good 100% feedback is selling on E-bay. once you get better then you can spend a fortune on a new driver knowing it is likely to be the right choice for you.

 

[madandra]

Ronnie, in my opinion you should put off buying a driver until you have played and practiced more often as your timing will improve and your ball striking will also get better. I would use some sheckles for a lesson or two.

 

[RonnieGolf]

Ronnie, in my opinion you should put off buying a driver until you have played and practiced more often as your timing will improve and your ball striking will also get better. I would use some sheckles for a lesson or two.

Sorry, what are sheckles? Not up to speed with all the terminology yet.

 

[drawboy]

money mate, spondoolies, bread, dough, coinage, etc.

 

[Tiger]

Hi there, your slice is probably down to two things:

1. your swing
2. your shafts are too short and not upright enough

I've just started myself and am having lessons and getting my clubs custom fit as I gradually add to my bag. Why do you want a driver? Personally, I would recommend you get custom fit for a couple of wedges and a putter and have a course of lessons focussed on your short game.

I'm not going near a proper course for a few months while I sort myself out on par 3 courses. In my opinion what will make you a better player and lower your handicap isn't hitting it 300 yards it's consistently nailing it on the green from 100 in and sinking your putts.

There's a really good article in this months TG with Robert Karlsson which is well worth a read.

Hope this helps.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The simple answer is to put off getting new clubs and invest some money in lessons. You are lucky being new to the game that you don't have ingrained faults the majority on here suffer with. Get the basics right and hitting the ball better and then have a think from there. Loads of good makes for good prices new (MD, Benross, even Nicklaus from American Golf - can't believe I typed that last bit!) or you can pick up some good stuff second hand via golfbidder etc. My advise would be to look at cavity back irons and maybe leave the driver alone for the time being.

 

[matt01]

i would have to agree leasons are the way ahead have a few and play a little over the winter and then look new clubs or driver

 

[RonnieGolf]

Cheers guys.

How much can i expect to pay for lessons? What's a fair price?

 

[need_my_wedge]

It depends on where you go. One on one lessons with a pro can range from £20 for 30 mins to £40 (or more).

Some clubs/ driving ranges do group lessons, which work out much cheaper, but, you don't get as much time with the pro during the lesson. Our local adult education also runs golf group sessions.

If you're just starting, a group lesson may be a good way to kick off without breaking the bank.