[CFollansbee]

As a female golfer of about 7 years now, I have seen a lot of women golf. Everyone is different and the distance one can hit a ball is determined by many factors. So, to “listen” to some of these comments will not be beneficial for your wife.

My suggestions:
1. Make sure you attend a class on golf etiquette and rules - that will ensure that you are playing the game as it is intended to be played. It is also a courtesy to others that you are playing with.

2. Take a few lessons for the basics - grip, stance, basic swing. That will go a long way.

3. Buy a new set of clubs with some hybrids. I have a driver, 3, 5, and 7 wood (the woods are not used very often), 6 and 5 hybrid wood (that I use often) 7, 8, 9 iron, PW, SW, and putter. I don’t use every club each time I go out, but it is nice to have them if I want/need them.

4. Have fun! There will be days you will ask yourself “Why am I learning to play this game”. Give yourself grace and start over the next time with a fresh attitude.😀

Welcome to TV and I hope these comments have helped in someway.

[Ptmcbriz]

When I started I ordered my beginner set from Cobra. If you are lucky the golf shops around here carry it but they run out time to time. It has everything she needs. She will definitely need a driver, 3, 5, 7 woods (I use them all frequently), 7 iron, 5 hybrid, 8, 9, P,S, putter. I use them all on the executive courses. The executives have one or two par 4’s on them that are 250-400 yards. Most women hit their driver 100-175 yards.

[Latoo]

Get the DRIVER! Easiest club to hit, big head. Tee it high and ball at front toe. STARE at the ball until it's gone. Slow short backswing and easy turn, swing thru. 100 yards high and straight. Practice at the driving range and increase back swing for greater distance. People get intimated with a driver but are usually trying to kill it. I hit a driver 250 yards consistently. On 200 yard holes I will use a driver with a nice controlled swing. High and straight. Less control hitting a hybrid and swinging too hard. People roll their eyes when my wife walks up to the tee box with a driver on a 100 yard hole. Easy swing high and straight on the green. Par 4 or 130 yard hole, longer back swing a little more umph and there it goes!

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can buy a top-of-the-line Big Bertha driver for women for only $500. It's almost as cheap as a Coach handbag. Go for it.

For a beginner? Comparing it to a handbag, sarcasm?

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by blueash

Goodwill has single golf clubs at very low prices. They will be used but almost always fine for a starter player.

And almost all of them have the original grip.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Whatnext

Marion Market.

Went there. Most of the clubs there were 30+ years old and most had the original grips.

[GHMimi]

I have a brand new 16 piece set of womens Calloway Strata I’m selling. Right hand. Used 1x.
I also have a used set as well I bought on here that I will sell.
Private message me for details if interested.

[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by Arbud

My wife and I are going to take up the game of golf in the near future. We have all the necessities except "woods" for my wife. We will just be using the par 3 courses at first.
I can not see getting her the normal driver, 3 and 4 "woods". Once again we are good with her irons. And with your suggestions where could I get them used at a very good price. Thanks, Bud

Get her a driver. Any and all golf stores sell used ones. But be sure to get a late model big headed driver. Most importantly the grip needs to be good. Almost all used club purchases should get new grip before walking out of store. Its impossible to hit a good shot with a slippery grip. That said if you plan on golfing a lot, you should get her a mew driver with the correct flex, most likely ladies flex.

[Jim1mack]

Play It Again Sports in Leesburg.

[Topspinmo]

If you new golfers go to goodwill as suggested, get one for 5 or 10 dollars if that. They usually have good selection of oversized fairway woods. I don’t recommend the small woods, going to need all the area you can get…

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

And almost all of them have the original grip.

Grips are that hard to change. I replace mine several times, I like the oversized grips, especially on the putter..

[dtennent]

Anyone who has watched the LPGA realizes that strength is second to a proper swing and good clubs. Most of the players are slender and relatively short but can drive the ball 250 yards. Therefore, buy good clubs and get her lessons from a good teacher.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Went there. Most of the clubs there were 30+ years old and most had the original grips.

With all of the improvements in golf club design, 30-year old clubs are basically worthless. That is why you need to know how old the clubs are, or buy new clubs. I would recommend buying a new set of starter clubs. They really are not very expensive.