| Golf beginners looking for their first set of clubs can | | | | Golf is a game of skill and patience and as a beginner, |
| often rush the purchase stage before taking on board | | | | your initial foray into the game will be all about |
| proper advice and really getting a feel for the most | | | | mastering the art of the golf swing and mastering |
| suitable clubs which will suit their game. | | | | individual clubs. As your game improves and you need |
| Quite often, new players will take an interest in golf | | | | to go up a level, then you can start to think about |
| with the intention of playing the game regularly but | | | | adding an extra club or two. Again, clubs should be |
| after several rounds, the interest starts to wane and in | | | | added only after receiving proper advice. |
| many cases, they're left with an expensive set of golf | | | | There are lots of brands to choose from such as |
| clubs that gather dust in the basement or in the trunk | | | | Wilson, King Cobra, Titliest, Callaway, Nike, Ping, |
| of a car. | | | | Slazenger and the list goes on. In fact, as a beginner, |
| How Serious Are You About Golf? | | | | you'll be slightly overwhelmed about which brand is |
| If you are in the beginners stage and showing an | | | | best. Don't get too hung up on what brand you should |
| interest in making golf a regular past time then hold | | | | buy. Quite often, new golfers will buy a brand of clubs |
| back on purchasing your first set of clubs. Why? Well, | | | | simply because they are in fashion or because they |
| firstly, as mentioned, make sure golf is going to be a | | | | received rash advice from friends. In the end, most |
| regular routine for you. Regular could mean playing a | | | | brands have excellent quality clubs; what you need to |
| round at least once a week. Secondly, once you feel | | | | decide is not which brand to buy but which club to buy. |
| you want to continue to pursue the game, then you | | | | Try Before You Buy |
| can start to think about buying your own set of clubs. | | | | An excellent way of finding the most suitable clubs for |
| In the initial process, either borrow a set of clubs from | | | | you is to venture into a major golf store and try them |
| friends or hire them. Hiring facilities are available at | | | | out. Many golf superstores will have inside driving |
| most golf courses with a pro shop on site and while | | | | ranges where prospective buyers can try before they |
| you won't have the best looking bag or buggy to cart | | | | buy. It's much like a clothing store where you try the |
| around the course, you'll be gaining valuable experience | | | | clothes on to see if they fit right. The same concept |
| and getting an idea of the type of clubs that will suit | | | | applies to swinging a club before buying it: you want to |
| your game. Asking the local golf shop pro for advice | | | | make sure it's the right fit. Does it feel right; does it grip |
| will pay good dividends. They will be only too happy to | | | | right, how well does it swing and how much flexibility |
| help you identify the correct golf clubs to include in | | | | does it have? Doing it this way gives you the best |
| your armoury. Usually, golf shop pros will make time for | | | | chance of selecting the clubs that feel right to you. |
| you by appointment and a fee is usually involved but | | | | Remember, purchasing golf clubs can be an expensive |
| it's well woth the cost considering you are on the | | | | experience. By showing initial patience in the selection |
| verge of making a major investment. | | | | process, you'll come up with a set of clubs you can |
| Choosing A Beginners Set Of Clubs | | | | mold your game around and when you reach a |
| Be careful not to get too carried away about the | | | | competent level, then you can think about an upgrade. |
| number of clubs that will make up your starting set. | | | | |