Thread: Noob Golf questions!!

Gentleman!



I think I need a new sport to play. After tearing my meniscus I can't play football or rugby anymore.. I need a new sport to play! I think I should pick up golf! I know some of yall are big into golf so I have a few questions. What should I look for in a used golf set?(I'm shopping on a college student's budget) Is there a certain size for clubs depending on hight? (I'm 5'11") What are good brands to look for? (BY THE WAY I'M LEFT HANDED LOL) Thanks for the help guys!

At 5'11" I think standard size should work. I would buy a good used set instead of a brand new cheap set.

If you can get a set where the 3 & 4 are hybrids, you could probably worry about getting a driver later.

Originally Posted by vvti713

Gentleman!



I think I need a new sport to play. After tearing my meniscus I can't play football or rugby anymore.. I need a new sport to play! I think I should pick up golf! I know some of yall are big into golf so I have a few questions. What should I look for in a used golf set?(I'm shopping on a college student's budget) Is there a certain size for clubs depending on hight? (I'm 5'11") What are good brands to look for? (BY THE WAY I'M LEFT HANDED LOL) Thanks for the help guys!

If your meniscus was on the left side, golf might cause you problems. If your torn meniscus was in your right knee, it would not be as much of a problem. Clubs have little effect on the quality of your golf. Get an old 7 iron from a flea market, get a new grip on it, then take a lesson. That will tell you whether you want to continue and spend more money.

Originally Posted by ace

If your meniscus was on the left side, golf might cause you problems. If your torn meniscus was in your right knee, it would not be as much of a problem. Clubs have little effect on the quality of your golf. Get an old 7 iron from a flea market, get a new grip on it, then take a lesson. That will tell you whether you want to continue and spend more money.

thanks! my meniscus was torn on my right knee. =[

Has it been repaired?

If you are sure you want to get into the sport (not a cheap sport) Then go for it!

"If you can get a set where the 3 & 4 are hybrids, you could probably worry about getting a driver later."
I disagree, I think you should get a full set, including driver. You will play with what you learn to play. If you use a hybrid 3 as a driver you won't learn how to hit a driver.

I would agree that you should get a used set of quality clubs: Titleist, Taylor Made, Ping, King and Callaway are all fantastic brands. It will be more difficult to locate a left handed set but they are out there. Stay away from Wilson brand clubs (mine started to fall apart after a few years of normal use). Especially in the beginning the brand of clubs you own is far less important than your swing. Don't over spend on your first set. Same with balls. I like maxfli Noodle golf balls and they are not that expensive.

Remember your swing is the most important part of your golf game, not your score, not your clubs. If you develop a good swing then your score will improve.

Good Luck and have fun!

Thanks! just for a good reference point.. how much would I be looking to spend on a good used set? Whats cheap and what is too much?

I'd deal with the issue of whether you can play golf and whether you will want to play golf. It is hard to learn and even harder to become proficient at it. Anybody can buy clubs. When I started I took weekly lessons for six weeks before I bought clubs. By then I was hooked, but there are plenty of used sets laying around because people bought clubs that they later discarded because of lack of use.

Originally Posted by ace

I'd deal with the issue of whether you can play golf and whether you will want to play golf. It is hard to learn and even harder to become proficient at it. Anybody can buy clubs. When I started I took weekly lessons for six weeks before I bought clubs. By then I was hooked, but there are plenty of used sets laying around because people bought clubs that they later discarded because of lack of use.

Awesome, My roomate is going to teach me he is a pretty awesome golfer. I'll see how good I am at it ;D

Originally Posted by vvti713

Thanks! just for a good reference point.. how much would I be looking to spend on a good used set? Whats cheap and what is too much?

I am left handed also. I got a set of King Cobra irons (2-SW) on the bay for $80 delivered. Iam very happy with them so far.