[VinSanto]

I will be starting the learning process for golfing here in the villages.My main question is about choosing the first set of clubs. Do I find a set strictly for beginers as opposed to intermediate clubs to grow into? Are there certain brands that suit beginners? Are there brands to avoid for beginers? Should I go for a fitting before I buy anything or would this be a waste of time and money? I'm average height and weight. Anyone made mistakes and would care to share?

[dewilson58]

Stop down at Golf Central.
They will fit you for free.
You can hit different sets for free.
They can show you all price level sets.
Visit them two or three times.......hitting clubs each time.

Buying a used set off the internet COULD impact you efforts negatively.
(wrong length, wrong shaft, wrong head angle)

Golf Central does carry used sets if you are not ready to jump in with both feet.

Good Luck.

[retiredguy123]

You can buy a new set of Nitro clubs from Amazon for about $220. In my opinion, there is not a lot of difference between an inexpensive beginner's set and name brand expensive clubs. You can always upgrade later or add individual specialty clubs to the set.

[VApeople]

If you are a right-hand male, I have some high quality clubs you can have for free. Just send me a private message.

I have a 5, 7, and 9 iron and a 3-wood. You would need to have new grips put on and they can do that at the Sarasota Golf Center.

[PJOHNS2654]

Originally Posted by VinSanto

I will be starting the learning process for golfing here in the villages.My main question is about choosing the first set of clubs. Do I find a set strictly for beginers as opposed to intermediate clubs to grow into? Are there certain brands that suit beginners? Are there brands to avoid for beginers? Should I go for a fitting before I buy anything or would this be a waste of time and money? I'm average height and weight. Anyone made mistakes and would care to share?

The first thing you should do is take a series of lessons.

[HIgolfers]

I would buy a used set in good condition and see if you really enjoy the game. If you do and are playing frequently upgrade in a year or two.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by HIgolfers

I would buy a used set in good condition and see if you really enjoy the game. If you do and are playing frequently upgrade in a year or two.

If you buy used clubs, make sure they are new enough to incorporate the latest technology for the weight and shape of the clubs.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by HIgolfers

I would buy a used set in good condition and see if you really enjoy the game. If you do and are playing frequently upgrade in a year or two.

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[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

The first thing you should do is take a series of lessons.

Originally Posted by VinSanto

I will be starting the learning process for golfing here in the villages.My main question is about choosing the first set of clubs. Do I find a set strictly for beginers as opposed to intermediate clubs to grow into? Are there certain brands that suit beginners? Are there brands to avoid for beginers? Should I go for a fitting before I buy anything or would this be a waste of time and money? I'm average height and weight. Anyone made mistakes and would care to share?

Don't go there.
Frustrating game, and you'll use words that Webster doesn't know about.

You'll pay good money to go on someone's land, to hit a little white ball,
then chase your white ball down the fare way.

Best to take up knitting with the red hat ladies.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Stop down at Golf Central.
They will fit you for free.
You can hit different sets for free.
They can show you all price level sets.
Visit them two or three times.......hitting clubs each time.

Buying a used set off the internet COULD impact you efforts negatively.
(wrong length, wrong shaft, wrong head angle)

Golf Central does carry used sets if you are not ready to jump in with both feet.

Good Luck.

+1 for Golf Central, very knowledgeable/helpful people.

Start with a low cost set.

Direct money first towards at least a few lessons before more expensive clubs.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by Altavia

+1 for Golf Central, very knowledgeable/helpful people.

Start with a low cost set.

Direct money first towards at least a few lessons before more expensive clubs.

Agree except I would determine basically what length fits you and then look on this site for used. A reasonable buy on $100 clubs is all a beginner needs . It's not the club that will make a good golfer. Its the swing.

[Rwirish]

Take lessons first and then purchase a set of beginner clubs. Your instructor and/or practice facility can help you with the proper beginner club selection.

[jedalton]

Originally Posted by VinSanto

I will be starting the learning process for golfing here in the villages.My main question is about choosing the first set of clubs. Do I find a set strictly for beginers as opposed to intermediate clubs to grow into? Are there certain brands that suit beginners? Are there brands to avoid for beginners? Should I go for a fitting before I buy anything or would this be a waste of time and money? I'm average height and weight. Anyone made mistakes and would care to share?

don't do a fitting until after a few lessons as your swing will change. I would recommend that you start with a cheap set and see if you will stay with the game. Continue your lessons and upgrade your clubs as you get better.

[dnobles]

Please Take the Good Golf Class. I believe everyone should take it when they start to golf in TV. It’s free.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can buy a new set of Nitro clubs from Amazon for about $220. In my opinion, there is not a lot of difference between an inexpensive beginner's set and name brand expensive clubs. You can always upgrade later or add individual specialty clubs to the set.

That's a joke, right??????