Golf Advice Required
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Hello
After many years planning to start playing I finally had a couple of lessons last week, I can't really tell the difference from one make of club to the next yet but I'd like to get my own clubs.
Any suggestions would be great.
I have my eye of these irons, any thoughts?
http://www.pickgf.com/Callaway-X-20-Irons-3-9PS-10...
As a begineer am I better to get graphite or steel shafts and does the same apply for the woods?
Thanks
After many years planning to start playing I finally had a couple of lessons last week, I can't really tell the difference from one make of club to the next yet but I'd like to get my own clubs.
Any suggestions would be great.
I have my eye of these irons, any thoughts?
http://www.pickgf.com/Callaway-X-20-Irons-3-9PS-10...
As a begineer am I better to get graphite or steel shafts and does the same apply for the woods?
Thanks
Those are the sort of things that are suited to someone taking up the game, but there is a huge selection and choice of clubs like that available.
I would say steel shafts unless you are an OAP for the irons. I have steel shafted 3 & 5 woods and my driver (like most of them) has a graphite shaft.
It's essential that you go somewhere you can try them out and get some advice.
An advantage in buying at this time of year is that you can get some great deals on 2010 clubs as 2011 clubs have been released (with a new colour or something).
What you also have to realise is that you can easily end up spending WAY more that you need to.
Best of luck.
I would say steel shafts unless you are an OAP for the irons. I have steel shafted 3 & 5 woods and my driver (like most of them) has a graphite shaft.
It's essential that you go somewhere you can try them out and get some advice.
An advantage in buying at this time of year is that you can get some great deals on 2010 clubs as 2011 clubs have been released (with a new colour or something).
What you also have to realise is that you can easily end up spending WAY more that you need to.
Best of luck.
silverthorn2151 said:
Those are the sort of things that are suited to someone taking up the game, but there is a huge selection and choice of clubs like that available.
I would say steel shafts unless you are an OAP for the irons. I have steel shafted 3 & 5 woods and my driver (like most of them) has a graphite shaft.
It's essential that you go somewhere you can try them out and get some advice.
An advantage in buying at this time of year is that you can get some great deals on 2010 clubs as 2011 clubs have been released (with a new colour or something).
What you also have to realise is that you can easily end up spending WAY more that you need to.
Best of luck.
This is pretty much spot on. Our local driving range pro store, has most of the name brands, but is a Ping fitting cnetre, and if you were buying clubs, i am sure they have some you could try, so as silverthorn previously said, try before you buy, and dont repeat dont buy something just because tiger or lee westwood uses itI would say steel shafts unless you are an OAP for the irons. I have steel shafted 3 & 5 woods and my driver (like most of them) has a graphite shaft.
It's essential that you go somewhere you can try them out and get some advice.
An advantage in buying at this time of year is that you can get some great deals on 2010 clubs as 2011 clubs have been released (with a new colour or something).
What you also have to realise is that you can easily end up spending WAY more that you need to.
Best of luck.
Very good advice on the shafts....graphite shafts will hinder your development unless you are fairly weak/old.
At this stage I would probably recommend going somewhere that has a selection of second hand clubs try a few out and buy a cheap set. Then once you've had some lessons and got a basic swing that you are comfortable with you can get some clubs that suit you. Golf equipment is a marketing departments dream...they come out with new clubs/technology all the time but the reality is that they make bugger all difference. I bought a decent Titleist driver about 10 years ago which has probably been surpassed many times....the reality is that when I play with a mate who buys all the latest gear I still hit the ball pretty much the same distance past him that I always have.
Find a good pro (preferably at a golf course) and spend your money on lessons.....you don't need to be a member to have lessons of pro's at golf courses and the lessons you have will be so much better. There is nothing better than actually having a lesson when you play say nine holes with a pro...course management is everything when you are learning....you can wipe shots off your handicap by managing your game better. They can obviously do chipping or pitting lessons too which you can't at a range.
At this stage I would probably recommend going somewhere that has a selection of second hand clubs try a few out and buy a cheap set. Then once you've had some lessons and got a basic swing that you are comfortable with you can get some clubs that suit you. Golf equipment is a marketing departments dream...they come out with new clubs/technology all the time but the reality is that they make bugger all difference. I bought a decent Titleist driver about 10 years ago which has probably been surpassed many times....the reality is that when I play with a mate who buys all the latest gear I still hit the ball pretty much the same distance past him that I always have.
Find a good pro (preferably at a golf course) and spend your money on lessons.....you don't need to be a member to have lessons of pro's at golf courses and the lessons you have will be so much better. There is nothing better than actually having a lesson when you play say nine holes with a pro...course management is everything when you are learning....you can wipe shots off your handicap by managing your game better. They can obviously do chipping or pitting lessons too which you can't at a range.
Why not play a bit of golf eh?
I play as and when I can, don't belong to a club and always enjoy myself. You could always be doing something worse after all. Nice surroundings, nice company and a laugh.
I'm not an obsessive player and have so many interests and demands on my time that I never will be.
As far as I can see there is not a SINGLE disadvantage to playing a bit of golf, only advantages. And I woiuld add that having built myself a reasonable set over the years it doesn't cost me a fortune.It could though as pro shops have a real draw, but that is a choice thing for the individual.
I play as and when I can, don't belong to a club and always enjoy myself. You could always be doing something worse after all. Nice surroundings, nice company and a laugh.
I'm not an obsessive player and have so many interests and demands on my time that I never will be.
As far as I can see there is not a SINGLE disadvantage to playing a bit of golf, only advantages. And I woiuld add that having built myself a reasonable set over the years it doesn't cost me a fortune.It could though as pro shops have a real draw, but that is a choice thing for the individual.
Get a series of lessons from a pro. After a while, he'll get a handle on your swing and will be able to suggest which type of clubs would suit your game best.
If you're really keen have a set made to measure.
Ignore your myriad bad shots and take with you the memories of your good ones and you'll be fine.
Don't get too downhearted when your ball goes astray. Watch how wayward even the tour pros can be. Don't expect everything to split the fairway.
Enjoy!
If you're really keen have a set made to measure.
Ignore your myriad bad shots and take with you the memories of your good ones and you'll be fine.
Don't get too downhearted when your ball goes astray. Watch how wayward even the tour pros can be. Don't expect everything to split the fairway.
Enjoy!
Blib said:
Ignore your myriad bad shots.
Don't ignore your bad shots, instead take the positives out of the bad shots. ie. You take a swing, hit the ball and it scurries along the ground infront of you never getting above the daisies. OK it's a bad shot (or a Sally Gunnell, it's ugly but a runner) but is it going straight down the fairway?
Also when you hit a bad shot look at the divot marking, is it inline with the whole, does it go in to out (usually means a draw which is what you're aiming for) or does the divot go out to in (90% of golfers swing this way) and usually a slice happens.
Lessons are the key but I wouldn't have a half round lesson, these waste time in walking to your next shot/ putting etc.
Have proper half hour lessons on the practise field/ range at your local club. He'll probaly twist your body in such a way you can't even hit the ball at first but at least you'll learn the right way from the start and not pick up bad habits.
Edited by Promised Land on Sunday 26th December 23:06
Good luck, OP. I started fifteen years ago paying £29 for five lessons as part of a group of twenty people. Taught me the basics about holding the club, swinging and a little bit on putting and he threw in nine holes on the course free as well.
Thoroughly enjoyed it so joined a small local club and worked from there. I'm in my early forties so too late to make anything of myself but I'm really pleased I went for it. I got down to playing off fourteen before the kids came along and struggle to play off 24 now sadly. But it's a great game for expanding your social circle of friends.
Now I have started "teaching" my youngest two kids to play. They're ten now and can go round the local 18 hole pitch and putt in less than eighty shots. We've all joined a local course which is small, tight and cheap meaning they will get a decent grounding in the basics like I did but fifteen years earlier than I did.
The only tips I would give is to not spend too much for your clubs in case you don't get on with them. I spent £129 on a full set including bag, trolley, balls, tees and glove and I still use them now. I'd also invest in a few lessons with the pro as mentioned above as they will tell you genuinely how good (or bad) you are.
Once again, good luck and enjoy it!!
Thoroughly enjoyed it so joined a small local club and worked from there. I'm in my early forties so too late to make anything of myself but I'm really pleased I went for it. I got down to playing off fourteen before the kids came along and struggle to play off 24 now sadly. But it's a great game for expanding your social circle of friends.
Now I have started "teaching" my youngest two kids to play. They're ten now and can go round the local 18 hole pitch and putt in less than eighty shots. We've all joined a local course which is small, tight and cheap meaning they will get a decent grounding in the basics like I did but fifteen years earlier than I did.
The only tips I would give is to not spend too much for your clubs in case you don't get on with them. I spent £129 on a full set including bag, trolley, balls, tees and glove and I still use them now. I'd also invest in a few lessons with the pro as mentioned above as they will tell you genuinely how good (or bad) you are.
Once again, good luck and enjoy it!!
silverthorn2151 said:
Why not play a bit of golf eh?
I play as and when I can, don't belong to a club and always enjoy myself. You could always be doing something worse after all. Nice surroundings, nice company and a laugh.
I'm not an obsessive player and have so many interests and demands on my time that I never will be.
As far as I can see there is not a SINGLE disadvantage to playing a bit of golf, only advantages. And I woiuld add that having built myself a reasonable set over the years it doesn't cost me a fortune.It could though as pro shops have a real draw, but that is a choice thing for the individual.
I could not have put it betterI play as and when I can, don't belong to a club and always enjoy myself. You could always be doing something worse after all. Nice surroundings, nice company and a laugh.
I'm not an obsessive player and have so many interests and demands on my time that I never will be.
As far as I can see there is not a SINGLE disadvantage to playing a bit of golf, only advantages. And I woiuld add that having built myself a reasonable set over the years it doesn't cost me a fortune.It could though as pro shops have a real draw, but that is a choice thing for the individual.
silverthorn2151 said:
Ayahuasca said:
Why not take up marbles? It is the same game but much cheaper.
There speaks someone who has never experienced the simple joy of a drive sailing 250+ yards straight down the middle!Promised Land said:
Blib said:
Ignore your myriad bad shots.
OK it's a bad shot (or a Sally Gunnell, it's ugly but a runner) but is it going straight down the fairway?Edited by Promised Land on Sunday 26th December 23:06
Yeah, I can only echo what has been said above really, once you start however try and visit the range about once a week even through the winter months(that's what I am currently doing) just to keep your arm in. I have been playing about two years now and play off 20. I am not a member of any club at present but am considering getting membership somewhere next year.
Also when you hit a long iron out of the sweet-spot, or ping (no pun intended) a driver or 5-wood you will be hooked!!
Good Luck!!
tonym911 said:
silverthorn2151 said:
Ayahuasca said:
Why not take up marbles? It is the same game but much cheaper.
There speaks someone who has never experienced the simple joy of a drive sailing 250+ yards straight down the middle!Hi Guys
Thanks for the advice, I've booked 4 private lessons and start a group course in January at Chris Potter Golf in Norfolk.
First lesson is this Wednesday.
Just a quick question, I've been at the driving range a couple of times over the holidays, is it normal for your forearms to ache to begin with or was I doing something totally wrong?
Thanks for the advice, I've booked 4 private lessons and start a group course in January at Chris Potter Golf in Norfolk.
First lesson is this Wednesday.
Just a quick question, I've been at the driving range a couple of times over the holidays, is it normal for your forearms to ache to begin with or was I doing something totally wrong?
GreigR said:
Hi Guys
Thanks for the advice, I've booked 4 private lessons and start a group course in January at Chris Potter Golf in Norfolk.
First lesson is this Wednesday.
Just a quick question, I've been at the driving range a couple of times over the holidays, is it normal for your forearms to ache to begin with or was I doing something totally wrong?
If you're NOT doing something wrong at the beginning it will be a miracle. The correct golf swing isn't really 'natural' for the human body. Plus you're probably gripping the club too hard. The lessons will show you the correct swing and grip and your body will eventually adapt to it and you shouldn't get any pains. They call it muscle memory. Thanks for the advice, I've booked 4 private lessons and start a group course in January at Chris Potter Golf in Norfolk.
First lesson is this Wednesday.
Just a quick question, I've been at the driving range a couple of times over the holidays, is it normal for your forearms to ache to begin with or was I doing something totally wrong?
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