How to Choose Your First Golf Clubs?

Answer 1

So, you are considering starting Golf? You don’t want to spend a fortune starting out, but how do you know what golf clubs are essential and which ones to buy when there are such a huge selection of golf gifts and equipment out there? This guide will get your started in golf.

-Step 1: Aims

What are your aims for learning to play golf? Is it Just for recreation, just once or twice a year with a buddy, or seriously? If you are only playing once a year, there really is no point in spending a fortune on golf clubs. Are you going to be taking golf lessons or just playing? How serious is your interest in golf?

-Step 2: Budget

How much can you afford to spend realistically on golf clubs? There is the choice of second-hand instead of new, and you might finder a better caliber of golf club this way. If you have plenty of money to spend, then by all means buy top of the range new clubs. But if you are just starting out, and don’t have a lot, then spending only a small amount while you decide how dedicated you are to the game might be a better option.

-Step 3: Clubs

Ok, so which ones are necessary? For the first few months playing, you probably won’t need more than a 5, 7 and 9 iron with a 3 wood. This should be plenty to get you going. If you are buying second hand, don’t worry too much about what type they are. However, to give you an idea, there are two types of shafts: graphite and steel. Graphite is lighter and women and seniors are more likely to benefit from this, as it will improve their speed. Men are more likely to go for steel, with less flexibility. Don’t go for one that is too stiff, it needs a little flexibility – to bend during the swing.

-Step 4: Look around

Don’t just go for the first clubs you find, search around. Go to your local club and ask. They might do you a deal on a second-hand set. Make sure they are the right height. If you are particularly tall or short, it may be advisable to go to a pro shop to make sure your clubs are right for your height. The majority are made for 5’10”.

-Step 5: Handicap

If you can afford it, go for clubs with a higher handicap (they improve your game). You are, after all, starting out, and it can’t hurt to have a bit of help.

-Step 6: Buy your clubs

You’ve considered all the possibilities, now it’s just down to buying them. Don’t make a rash decision. Think about everything first, and don’t go above your set budget.

Now you have your clubs, you can try playing, go to a driving range and hit some balls around, get a feel for the game, and when you go for your first proper game, tell the truth – tell them you are a beginner, you may get some useful tips.