So, I have this job where allot of the guys play golf at the higher levels, Senior Managers, Senior Directors, Clients. All of whom I either directly report to or work directly with on their own level on a daily basis. That said, I need a good starter set of golf clubs just in case I get the invite. Any suggestions?
I know how to play and am okay at it. I played in Highschool and College for the heck of it and learned the game as part of my PE credits.
Posts: 650 | Location: The Badllands | Registered: October 28, 2008
There are 2 different roads I could think that you should take.
1) Go to you local Golfsmith. They have an on site testing facility where you can try any of there clubs and they have a computer that shows you all of you stats. Also, they are very knowledgeable there as they know what they are talking about.
2) Buy a knock of set on the computer. I have been playing with a knock off set for my whole life and I am around a 6 handicap. Depending on what you get it can go for around $150. Whatever you choose hope it goes well. Hope this helped.
"When life give you lemons, make lemonade." For the Love of the Game
weekend business traveling once i did not think i would have the opportunity to play so i did not bring my own clubs - when an invite came at the last minute i accepted and was directed to a pawn shop as a joke but i was desperate so that's where i went
voila - the bag, an entire set of ping irons even had a few balls with glove and tees ready-to-go all for $135
however i can tell you it did occur to me that the possibility did exist that given the fact that the set was so ready-to-go complete - it may have been stole and pawned for cash
i did find a scorecard in the bag and made some inquiries to the extent i could but could not determine my suspicions and left it at that
also call around to clubs and course who may allow you to post something in a locker room or sales office where they sell members new clubs but a complete ready-to-go situation is not as likely
My first set was a pawn shop set. It was a piece of junk soup of several brands, and only included every other iron, but I was in college with no $'s, so it was my only option.
Turns out clubs weren't the biggest problem with my game anyway.
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Posts: 624 | Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | Registered: February 16, 2004
i don't know where you live but a PAWN SHOP in palm beach here in florida has great complete sets - with some top tier stuff for very reasonable prices - most from the palm beach country club members who were financially wiped-out by madoff
Golf clubs are like cigars, they are a very personal choice, what I like to hit you may hate, so before buying anything you should hit several brands to see what fits your swing style, playing style and personal preference. Personally, I like TaylorMade clubs, and have for over 20 years, but Callaway, Ping, Nike, Mizuno, and Titleist are all top flight. Find a place that will allow you to either hit them in the store or take them to the course for a round, then and only then will you find the correct clubs for you. Then, if it isn't too expensive have them fit for your frame and swing path. Good Golfing !!!
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Posts: 841 | Location: Tiger Country USA | Registered: August 06, 2008
Whatever you get, get a fitting. There are plenty of decent driver options for south of $150. Fairway woods will set you back a C note each for something decent. Hybrids are nice, but not necessary, can be had for had for well south of a 100 bucks each. Irons are a bit trickier. Your prolly looking at $4-500 for entry level if you get a fitting for them. The places that do fittings are not going to be able to fit you for the $150 deal on old school irons.
Check out the bargain deals from places like gppgolf.com, rockbottomgolf.com and 3balls.com. Callaway runs their own used club site, a lot times the stuff is new, it just didn't sell out.
