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gmdrews Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 8:30 AM EST
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Never really wanted to play golf before but over the last year or do I have been wanting to play. Don't know much about golf other than ball in hole in fewest shots is good. Looking for suggestions on a decent starter set of clubs or if I should buy individually. As I'm not sure I won't play 2x and realize I don't like it the bank busting clubs are not necessary. Any suggestions will e appreciated
fbcoacho Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 8:49 AM EST
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if you have a Play It Again Sports shop check them out. Craigslist too.
You can probably get a set for < $100.
Look for something "oversized" and NOT FORGED. Cavity Back clubs[ TA 845's or knockoffs are a great starter sets].
My $.02
rfenst Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 8:50 AM EST
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gmdrews wrote:
Never really wanted to play golf before but over the last year or do I have been wanting to play. Don't know much about golf other than ball in hole in fewest shots is good. Looking for suggestions on a decent starter set of clubs or if I should buy individually. As I'm not sure I won't play 2x and realize I don't like it the bank busting clubs are not necessary. Any suggestions will e appreciated


Borrow or rent a set for the season. Then decide...
cacman Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 8:52 AM EST
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Whatever you decide - new or used - make sure they fit you. If the clubs are too long or short, it will make it much harder.
rlp390 Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 11:26 AM EST
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fbcoacho wrote:
if you have a Play It Again Sports shop check them out. Craigslist too.
You can probably get a set for < $100.


This is how I started. I got a set from Play it Again for about $50 and used that for the first two years as I learned the game. Once you are sure you like it then you can dive in and get some fitted clubs.

Oh and I wouldn't buy any of those boxes of name brand balls until you can hit fairly consistently. You can usually find bags of "used" balls for much cheaper. You'll probably end up losing quite a few in the woods or water when first starting out.

One tip that has helped out my game quite a bit is to just relax when hitting the ball. If you try to force it and hit the ball a mile you will probably end up somewhere you didn't intend to go. 200yds in the direction you want is better than 250yds into the woods.

Beer


duwan Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 1:15 PM EST
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Definitely buy some type of used clubs first. Make sure you are going to play before you commit to anything expensive. Golf is a fairly expensive hobby and you can sink thousands into your clubs.

Even though I would get a used set, I would still buy something of quality. I use Calloway, but Nike and Taylormade are good clubs too. Buy cavity backs too. Good Lord, DO NOT start with blades.

You should be able to find a good quality used set for under $150.
gmdrews Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 1:25 PM EST
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Thanks guys, one of the guys I work with told me just to get a set of irons and a wedge? Do not worry about woods. Accurate or no
dkeage Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 1:32 PM EST
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Waterloo makes good sticks. Add a Shimano reel and you are set!!Beer
Humastronaut Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 1:59 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
Whatever you decide - new or used - make sure they fit you. If the clubs are too long or short, it will make it much harder.


+1
rlp390 Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 6:22 PM EST
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gmdrews wrote:
Thanks guys, one of the guys I work with told me just to get a set of irons and a wedge? Do not worry about woods. Accurate or no


All you need is a 7 iron. Laugh

You will be using irons far more often than the woods so you can get away with having just those. You really only need a driver if you are trying to beat par on some of the long holes. Generally the shorter the club the easier it is to hit with so starting with irons might be a good idea until you are comfortable swinging the clubs.
crgcpro Online
#11 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 6:33 PM EST
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25 Year PGA professional here that owns his pro shop at the club.

Go to Dick's, Golfsmith, Edwin Watts or something similar in your area. Get a decent set. Adams makes some great box sets that Dick's sells for around $300 bucks including the bag. Do not buy the NIcklaus or Acuity sets from Dick's. These are complete junk. I know because I ran a Dick's store for a while when I was in between GM jobs.

Make sure the Professional there fits you as the lie angle, length, grip size, etc are vital to being to advance your game.

Find a reputable golf professional in your area and get a 3 lesson package or find someone who does the Get Golf Ready program and make sure you get started with the right fundamentals. You can find a list by zip code at www.getgolfready.com

These will do you well for 2 years. If you don't like the game, you can get about half of your money back through Flea bay or the like.

If you get something below this quality, you will not improve and you will quit the game. This is a fact.

Once your game starts to improve, you will want to upgrade your driver, wedges, and putter. The irons and hybrids that come with the set will suit you fine for several years.

Feel free to PM me with any questions. I'm not here seeking business but I am glad to help a fellow BOTL/SOTL if they need it.


Once you are ready to upgrade to a better set, go visit your favorite local professional and get a complete fitting!

I carry Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Cobra, Nike, Mizuno, Cleveland, Ping, and many others. I don't carry the starter sets from Adams and the like.

If you or anyone else here needs any golf equipment, I will gladly give you a good price on it and ship it to you.

Pro
gmdrews Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 7:35 PM EST
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If I wasn't going outta town Thursday woulda been nice to meet and maybe learn somethings while you down in new orleans.

What about Wilson Prostaff. Crap? Decent for a guy who never played?
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#13 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 7:39 PM EST
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I would agree with the play it again sports route, I got a complete set brand new including bag and putter for 159.00, made by Ram golf about 5 years ago. More than enough for a beginner duffer. Also buy Harvey Pennicks "little red book". Fantastic book on golf.
Burner02 Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 9:36 PM EST
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Don't start playing, you will be addicted to cigars and golf.
gmdrews Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 9:49 PM EST
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Nothing wrong wit that
Numismaniac Online
#16 Posted: Sun, Jun 17 2012, 9:54 PM EST
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hehe, one of the reasons I want to get surgery, healed and able to play again. crgcpro is dead on, and giving a generous offer, thanks for anyone who gets your help.
I learned to play for free from salesmen calling on me in my late 20's. One of them felt sorry for me after a couple years of seeing me play with what one of'em called "blades".
He made me a set from Golfsmith, I think, like ping zing2's? maybe, to match and I was surprised how well I could play, only took a couple weeks to get comfortable and at one time could play decent rounds, even won a few foursome tournaments. Haven't been able to play for over ten yrs now.
crgcpro Online
#17 Posted: Mon, Jun 18 2012, 9:17 AM EST
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gmdrews wrote:
If I wasn't going outta town Thursday woulda been nice to meet and maybe learn somethings while you down in new orleans.

What about Wilson Prostaff. Crap? Decent for a guy who never played?


Wilson Prostaff would be fine as long as it's a set within the past few years. Wilson was a top clubmaker in the 50's and 60's and then they went to ****. They have had a resurgence and a recommittment to quality in the past few years.
madspackler Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Jun 18 2012, 9:31 AM EST
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Arrive at the first tee with a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other. get your pH balance just right and enjoy the game. Don't try to kill the ball as it is already dead. Start with inexpensive or recycled balls so it does not hurt so bad to lose them. A few lessons at the start is a great way to avoid bad habits and a nice way to learn thr rules quickly from someone who knows. Thry three lessons and one playing lesson with the junior pro to start.Herfing
DrMaddVibe Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Jun 18 2012, 2:57 PM EST
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Here's your first free golf tip!

Keep your head down...you don't need to look up and see that bad shot.

You'll figure it out there Chickenwing.
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