[bowlingal]

garage sales have them

[thevillages2013]

Having good equipment with generous lofts and proper shaft flex can help make the experience better.[/QUOTE]

That’s what SHE SAID!

[thevillages2013]

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

Full set for $60 on TOTV classifieds

[elle123]

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

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[Rwirish]

Unless she is playing executive courses with a par 4 she doesn’t need a driver or and woods. Irons and a hybrid (7). If playing a course with a par 4 a driver and a hybrid (7).

That’s it.

[westernrider75]

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

First things first, take a few lessons with Billy at Oxford Golf Academy which is behind Walmart on 466. He is fun and your wife will enjoy the game before you waste your money on somebody’s old junk clubs. Then go to Golf Central in Brownwood and buy a bag set of decent clubs, it will make a world of difference.

Enjoy.

[Kingsport]

Welcome to the "golf life." You will enjoy it much more if you take the five-day "New to Golf Program" from The Villages Golf Academy. You will be glad you did. You can discuss buying additional clubs with the instructor. As one commenter said, do not buy old junk. If you make a good start, you will enjoy it for life. Also, PLEASE take The Villages New to Golf School at your next opportunity. It is a morning of rules and etiquette instruction.

[retired guy]

Golf Central , in Brownwood, or Johnnys on 466. They both have used sets & single clubs, women's used had been harder to find.
Good luck & enjoy

[PersonOfInterest]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Unless she is playing executive courses with a par 4 she doesn’t need a driver or and woods. Irons and a hybrid (7). If playing a course with a par 4 a driver and a hybrid (7).

That’s it.

Not everyone Hits a Driver 200 yds. There are many smaller / older woman who only hit a driver 100 yds. or less. Someone just starting out is also going to hit shorter distances.

[sharonl7340]

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

We didn't golf until the year after we moved here (so we have been golfing about 5 years now). I am 5 ft and weigh about 135. The clubs I use all the time is my 3W instead of my driver because I can control it better, my 7W which I use in place of my 5H and 6H, and generally my 7 iron which I use for holes 90 - 118 yards.

My driver is just there so I can show off its head cover. My 3W goes just as far as i would hit the driver, but i can send it down the middle of the fairway with it. So i would recommend a 3W, 7W, irons 7-9, a pitching wedge and sand wedge.

[Ktots]

Originally Posted by Accidental1

You could try Play it Again Sports in Leesburg. But, based on my personal experience, if you can afford it, don't skimp on equipment unless you don't want your wife to have fun. Having good equipment with generous lofts and proper shaft flex can help make the experience better.

I agree with this. I was a completely frustrated lady golfer until I took lessons from a local Pro and told him “I can’t hit a driver.” He explained a bit about swing speed (mine is too slow to get loft from the usual driver), loft and shaft, and fitted me with a driver with the correct loft and shaft for my swing. It cost me over four hundred dollars, but was worth every cent! I finally started to enjoy playing much more, and don’t even mind the par fours.
The idea is to have fun… while not being a nuisance to other golfers… Good Golf School will help with that. I hope you and your wife have a great time out there!

[G.R.I.T.S.]

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

When I started a million years ago JCPenney had a starter set: driver, 3 wood, and 5,7&9 irons and putter. Today may have hybrids thrown in. I see a lot of ladies use drivers on every hole. Demo some clubs then find someone with used ones to sell. Hope this helps.

[bncuhler@verizon.net]

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

I would take her to Golf Central. The folks there are top notch. They will guide you to the best clubs -used or new. They have a great program for buying old clubs and you could put it towards getting her a set that fits her. They usually have a great selection of used clubs too.

[Dabatts]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Curious when you say you can not see getting her the normal driver, 3 and 4 woods. Why not? Are you saying she wont need them (ie driver?) She will need them on the executive courses, even those with no par 4's. I would say get her a driver, 3 and 5.

I played the executive courses for over a year with just a 5 hybrid,7 iron, wedge and putter. It was fine. I've since added a 5 Wood and a driver. Hate the driver and use the 5 wood occasionally.
I had never golfed before and I did fine.

[Singerlady]

For a brand new golfer, I would not get a driver. I’d get a 5-wood and a 5 and 6 hybrid. Easier to hit and more functional.