Starting golf? We got a guide for you!
You enter a golf store and are overwhelmed with all the irons, woods, putters and wedges that you see aswell as the golf balls, clothing and other golf clubs accessories. If you are just starting to play golf, the job of picking golf clubs etc that would suit you, could be a bit challenging.
The first thing you should know is what a set of clubs is made up of. There are four main types of golf clubs: the Woods, the Irons, the Wedges and the Putter. Today, you may also come across hybrid clubs. A hybrid club is a mixture between a wood and an iron. People who are having a hard time hitting their long irons, like a 2 or 3 iron, prefer to use these clubs. In competition golf you are allowed upto 14 clubs in your bag in any grouping. A good example combination for your golf clubs would be one driver, one 4 wood, 3 through 9 iron, a lob wedge, a gap wedge, a sand wedge, a pitching wedge and one putter. However, that is just an example, the combination is you choice or the golfer as different combinations work for different people.
You will then need to know the other options available to you as you buy your golf clubs. You could buy brand new or second hand. Although you would definitely save more if you choose to buy used golf clubs, you may encounter some issues like cracked shafts, worn grips and other problems that a new set would definitely not have. If you are buying your first set of clubs, it usually makes more sense to buy new ones.
After you decide on whether you are going to buy a new or second hand set of golf clubs, you now have to decide if you will be getting a complete set or will just buy individual clubs by your own to make one set. However putting together your own set is often a lot more expensive than buying a readymade set. Purchasing a complete set also saves you the hassle and the time in making decisions.
If you are new to golf, it is recommended to purchase a complete beginner set, which includes one driver, a 3 wood, a 5 wood, the 3 through 9 irons, one pitching wedge and your putter. This sometimes includes a bag for your clubs and a sand wedge. As this set will only have 11 or 12 clubs, as you game gets better you may decide to add to your set with individual purchases. You could eventually add a 2 iron, another wedge or a hybrid club.
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