Any Golfers Here?
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gopherbuddah
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Check 3 balls golf or ebay. Used clubs are, in my opinon, the best way to go. If you have a golf galaxy in your town, check there too. Ping and Callaway are good clubs to learn with, pretty forgiving. If you wanna go with new clubs places like Dick's, Sports Authority have decent stater sets.
budlover13
King Tut
If you're a lefty i have some graphite shated Callaway irons with a Big Bertha Driver and Callaway woods you might be interested in.
Winter Woman
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If you're in Michigan go to Carl's Golfland, absolutely the best. They let you try every club in the house. Once you know what you want go buy them on craigslist.
UncleBuck
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don't spend too much on clubs, but a very basic used set.
focus on your short game: chipping, putting, pitching. this is 70% of the game and the only way to score on a golf course.
your second focus after the short game should be your mental game and strategy (course management). having a good strategy for getting around the golf course is paramount, you will not play well without employing a good strategy even with a great swing and decent short game. and of course, it takes a solid mental game to be able to implement your course management strategies.
once you start figuring out what your full swing is like, i suggest developing a good preshot routine. if you watch the best players in the world, the last 10-15 seconds before they take the club back is the exact same, every time. it helps you to block everything else out and just focus on execution, rather than results.
you can prepare yourself for success before even picking up a club by reading any book by bob rotella. he has 3 i think, but they all impart about the same lessons.
Winter Woman
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In northern Michigan we call them Fudgies or Cone Lickers.
puffenuff
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Sweet, thanks for all the good info! I guess I'll have to take a trip to dick's or sports authority and check some out of those ping and callaway clubs. I'll probably buy used like you guys suggest. Any other brands I should look into? And what is a good price range I should shoot for on my first set? I mean, I could go out and buy the most expensive clubs right off the bat but I figure the set I learn on won't be my clubs forever.
budlover13
King Tut
Did you Google and then copy & paste that or are you really a golfer?
SOB that sounds like my HS golf coach and his son. Paul Springer was the father/coach and Mike Springer was one of his sons. Marty Springer was the other and he was more talented than Mike but couldn't stay off the bottle.
budlover13
King Tut
Don't go to a major store unless you're in a hurry. Check the classifieds and yard sales. Seriously.
Most clubs are fine for beginners. The Spaldings, Wilsons, etc will do just fine imo. Save money on your clubs. You're gonna need to replace a few lost/cut balls.
EDIT: DO invest in a good pair of shoes. Without a solid base for your swing you will never be able to gain the muscle memory you need to improve imo.
puffenuff
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good looking out on the shoes! I figured I would just check out rhe clubs at the major stores and then buy elsewhere used online or something, I'm in no big hurry.
gopherbuddah
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I found this iron set on ebay. Not the greatest irons in the world but will help you get started. You'll still need a driver, a hybrid or fairway wood, some wedges, a bag, and a putterBut I'm sure what ever pro your learning from can point in you in the direction of where to get that stuff. Usually pros will start you off with a 6 iron to evaluate your swing and get you used to swinging a club. Just don't fall for this guy telling you that you must spend a ton of money on the newest equipment until you know you're going to want to keep playing. If you do however have the money, buy a really nice set and get them fitted along with lessons. You can't beat having a set taylored to your size and your swing. If you're anything like 90% of people that try golf you'll be hooked after your first swing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Callaway-X-18-Pro-Series-Iron-set-Golf-Club-/290626140884?pt=Golf_Clubs&hash=item43aaaafad4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Callaway-X-18-Pro-Series-Iron-set-Golf-Club-/290626140884?pt=Golf_Clubs&hash=item43aaaafad4
puffenuff
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Right on, I appreciate the advice! I like that set of irons for that price haha. I haven't decided on a course or pro to take the lessons from yet but when I do I'll be sure not to let them punk me!...i just found out today that my work will pay for me to get golf lessons and I've always just gone out and hit the courses with my buddies but never took the time to learn the correct swing or which clubs to use in what situations, etc so this is my perfect opportunity to learn the game for real. I like the idea of having a taylored set suited just for me, so eventually I'll probably do that.
Is there anything I should know about picking a putter?
Carl Spackler
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Check craigslist and garage sales for clubs. Spend more on lessons with your local pros than clubs initially. Leave the big dog in the bag for the next year or so and hit the range as often as possible. Try to hit 200-300 balls/day if you simply want to work your game up to the "I really suck" level. Unless you have natural talent it will be like that for many years. It is the most difficult, addicting and enjoyable game there is...all at the same time. Like Mark Twain said "It is a good walk spoiled"
Johnny Retro
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Remember, its all in the hips.
budlover13
King Tut
That's what Tiger said
sweetswisher
Active Member
never played golf but i've tripped shrooms on a golf course in the rain. fucking beautiful
UncleBuck
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you have to love it. that is the most important thing. it has to look right when you set up over it.
unlike a driver or an iron or a wedge, it does not have to be tailored to you. the most important thing about a putter has to be that it inspires confidence.
UncleBuck
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i am a golfer.
at one time was scratch or even plus, but lately i play to about a 5 or 10.
now that harvest is over, i'm hoping to snea up to chambers bay golf course in tacoma, washington. they are hosting the 2015 us open there. i've played it 3 times on two occasions. managed a 76 my first time around with a good caddy helping me. shot mid 80's twice on the second go around with a bad caddy. the caddy matters.