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Originally Posted by Martian
OKay, so the other thread convinced me that it makes sense to buy a used set of clubs for my Wife and myself to learn to plaY golf.
That of course leads to the next question - what should we buy. It might be obvious to you, but we know NOTHING, I assume there is cheap junk and expensive junk. And I assume there is cheap reasonable quality to learn on, and expensive quality to learn on.
What advice for what to look for - brand name, features, etc.
Do we need a full set of 1/2 set?
Should the clubs be "serviced" by a repair ship?
What kind of bag - what features, etc. and a bag cart? (or rent that?)
Tees? Balls? Divot repair kits/devices?
Clothing, shoeing, gloves, etc.
Lions and Tigers or Bears - Oh My!
Rent a golf cart or walk the course?
Thanks in Advance!
Frank
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I would buy a half set, but if the price is good for a full set, then why buy them. I wouldn't spend more than $50 to $100. A half set would be the irons 9, 7, 5, PW, Driver, 3 Wood and putter. Having a SW or 56 degree wedge would be good for sand traps. That's all you need to get by. Go to Walmart and buy a bag of tees, some cheap balls and a divot tool. You can use a coin as a ball marker. The brand of clubs isn't going to matter now until you know something. Going with a good name on used clubs, Taylormade, Callaway, Ping, that wouldn't hurt. However, the generic brand with bag at Walmart would be just as good.
A bag can be as good or as cheap as you want. Starting out, get something with a pocket a the top and a pocket at the bottom and maybe one long pocket. You can get one like this new at Walmart for $30 or Play it Again Sports or at a garage sale. You could even buy a half set and bag new at Walmart for $95.
If you have a golf cart, you might as well drive it and use for what's it's intended. If not and you're playing the executives, they don't rent electric carts, you can get a pull-cart for a $1 or carry your bag over your shoulder, that's what the big strap is for. I wouldn't go to a championship course for at least a year, or until you have some idea of what you're doing.
Spend time at the driving range, especially on days when you don't have to use the mats. Hitting off the mats is really not teaching you anything. Hit your irons off the ground and hit your driver off a wood tee you stick in the ground yourself. Go to the driving range for a least a couple of weeks before going to an executive course.
You don't need your clubs serviced. The only service you would ever require would be new grips. That doesn't happen that often, maybe if you don't like the grips on the clubs you have, then have them replaced.
Clothing, you wear athletic clothing. A polo shirt, not the brand but the type, a golf shirt and it must have a collar to play in TV. Shorts, athletic shoes, wait before you buy golf shoes. Starting out with shoes, I would buy the Adidas brand that is like fabric with 3 stripes on the side. They are $59.99 at most golf shops and on sale on Amazon right now for $45. I've got two pair, an off white and a gray pair, and they're comfortable. A golf hat that keeps the sun off your face.
GO TO GOOD GOLF SCHOOL. It's once a month at Colony Cottage Rec Center. They will answer a lot of questions that you might have. You could consider signing up for lessons. Take a class group with The Villages Golf School for beginners. I've been playing since 1962 when I was 12.