What specific golf clubs does a beginner need to play?I know you need a driver and a putter but what else?
I just ordered a driver on line and that is all I own. I'm going to practice driving at a virtual golf place until it gets warmer outside. I am an absolute beginner. What would be the minimum clubs I would need to actually play a round? I am an older (54) female so think the hybrids would be good for me. I am not actually looking for brand recommendations here, but club types. That said, the Callaway GES system sounds good to me because it apparently only has seven clubs which sounds about right to me but I am having trouble finding it. Does anyone know how I could replicate that buying individual clubs? I don't really want a full set, at least not yet. And carrying 14 clubs around, many of which I probably wouldn't use at least not soon, sounds like a waste of energy. So what is the minimum and what are they? Please be specific because a lot of what I have read is pretty confusing. So many choices! Thanks.
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May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
I am 58 yr old golfer – been playing for 18 months. I use Driver, 3 wood, 4 iron 6 iron 9 iron pitching wedge sand wedge and putter. My irons are all hybrid, and all my clubs are ladies grade with graphite shafts. Very easy to use. Good luck, you are starting a brand new life. I wish I had started years ago.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
If your a beginner and don't want to carry around all the clubs at first then I would recommend just getting the basic irons 3,5,7, and 9. I would also recommend a pitching wedge and also a fairway driver like a 3 or 5 wood to start with. After that if you feel comfortable then you could fill in the rest of your set.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
There is no specific clubs that are needed to begin to play golf. If you have never played golf at all, my suggestion is to start with the higher number clubs first because they are the easiest to hit. The 8 iron is a good club to start with. If you are looking to purchase clubs, you can probably find a full used set cheaper than buying individual clubs. If you go th the virtual range just start with the higher # clubs and get comfortable with them then move up to the lower number clubs as you progress.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
I know you said you didn't want specific brand recommendations but, I think you'd do good to check out some of Jack Nicklaus' lines. Either Nicklaus or Golden Bear. He has some great sets for older or lady golfers. They have a lot of graphite shaft. They have some sets that go to the 7 or even 9 iron and hybrids 4,5,6.
I agree that I don't always want to carry 14 clubs either. That's why depending on the course I'm playing, I go through my bag and leave some clubs at home.
Last year I did just fine most of the year with a driver, 4 Hybrid. 5-9 irons, pitching wedge and putter. Sometimes I take some fairway woods. Sometimes a chipper. Sometimes I take a Driver, 4 hybrid. 5,7, pitching wedge, putter.
We had an older guy at work that carried 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 wood, PW, SW, and putter.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Because you say that you are a 54-year young female, I would recommend starting with as many hybrids as possible with a graphite shaft, as they are much lighter than the steel shafts and produce a higher ball flight. The short irons (8-PW) in graphite shafts don't sound too bad either. When shopping, you should ask for clubs that are light and produce a high ball flight, which many hybrids deliver. I recommend just using 4 and 5 hybrids and short irons. I hope this helps
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
i wouldn't even carry a driver if i were you. just beginning, i would have a 3 or 5 wood. 7 wood. 7 iron. PW. SW. and putter. you can get by with just those clubs. if u can learn to hit those well, you'll certainly be on your way. and yeah, the Callaway GES would be perfect for you, if you can find it. Just make sure u get a light graphite shaft thats not too stiff. If you shop for ladies clubs that won't be a problem.
And here's a link to the Callaway GES.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ladies-Callaway-GES-Club-Set-Used_W0QQitemZ290080489726QQihZ019QQcategoryZ115280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
If you actually look at the specs. the driver is 18* which normally is a 5 wood. then the longfair way is about a 7 wood, and mid fairway is a 9 wood. Long iron is like a 5, then 7, then PW. i'd suggest replacing the long iron for a SW. because you'll be able to hit your woods that distance. and then finish it off with any putter you like.
Driver 18° 56.0° D3 43 115 to 119 yards
Long Fairway 25° 58.0° D3 41 110 to 175 yards
Mid Fairway 30° 59.0° D3 40 105 to 150 yards
Long Iron 35° 61.3° D3 39 90 to 140 yards
Mid Iron 45° 63.5° D3 37 70 to 115 yards
Short Iron 55° 65.0° D3 35 50 yards and in
Putter 4° 70.0° N/A 34
you can find some steals on ebay. for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-Bertha-Ladies-Gems-3-Wood_W0QQitemZ160082941658QQihZ006QQcategoryZ115280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/LADIES-GEMS-CALLAWAY-BIG-BERTHA-5-WOOD-GRAPHITE_W0QQitemZ300079914709QQihZ020QQcategoryZ115280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-Bertha-Hawk-Eye-Ladies-7-Wood-Gems_W0QQitemZ230089536050QQihZ013QQcategoryZ115280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Well, as a beginner myself and playing a brief game carrying just the basic clubs I would take a 5 wood (good for the tee off or fairway hits), 5,7 & pitching wedge and putter.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
There are alot of choices out there for clubs, as an absloute begineer I would suggest a 3 or 5 woods instead of a driver, these are little easier to hit off the tee, and have more control with them, I would also suggest getting a 5, 7, and 9 Iron a putting wedge, a putter to start your frustrating but fun attempt at golf )
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
As a beginner I would suggest you learn to hit a 5 or 7 iron before tackling the driver. The shorter shaft and will make it easier for you to control the club head. My most important suggestion would be to take lesson before you ever attempt hitting a ball.
Golf is a game of bad habits. A good instructor can show you what you want to be doing and the good habits that you want to develop before any bad habits creep in
May 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am
here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members
May 21st, 2009 at 6:26 pm
As a beginner I would recommend putting the driver down for right now. Choose a 15 degree 3 wood or a 5 wood to get started hitting woods, once you can hit these clubs straight you can pick up the driver. Remember, the higher the loft, the easier to hit the club will be.
As for irons I’d choose a 7 iron or an 8 iron to get started with. These will be the easiest irons in your bag to hit. Don’t worry about the other clubs until you get comfortable with these.
One more piece of advice, PUT EVERY DAY!