Recomendation set for a beginner

Peter T

Hello everyone. Iv been in Canada for the summer visiting my brother and have recently gotten into playing golf (company membership at a local course helps ). Iv been using a spare set of clubs my friend has in his shed and have really been enjoying myself. So i plan on taking it up when i get back home in a few weeks and with Kanturk golf course only 5 minutes away, what more could i ask for.

The whole reason for this thread is i need someone to point me in the direction of a good beginner set of clubs for around 200-300... also i plan on taking a few lessons so if anyone can suggest a good person in the cork or killarney area it would be much apreciated.

Thanks in advance.

plumber77

You're going to have to give people an idea of your standard before suggestions are likely.I know you are only a beginner but what kind of scores would you be bringing in or what was the feedback from your playing buddies.Such a huge range of clubs,any help on this front would narrow it down.

stockdam

Most cavity backed clubs are fine and it comes down to personal taste. You won't get any of the high end sets for €300 so I'd advise that you try to pick up a good 2nd hand set. I'd avoid the "beginner" sets that throw in 3 woods, 3 wedges, putters, bag and shoes. You won't need a full set at this stage.

Can you hit a driver?

If so I'd buy one that has 10 degrees loft or higher.
If you can't hit a driver then go for a 3 or a 5 wood.

I'd buy a rescue wood instead of a 4 or even 5 iron.

Pickup a half set of irons - 5, 7, 9, wedge.

You'll need a putter - go 2nd hand on ebay. Do NOT buy full sets that are "bargains" on Ebay as most are fakes.

Sorry all of the above will cost you time in finding them at your budget.
Avoid blade irons (muscle backs) - use google to see the difference between cavity back and blade irons.

So......

You'll need something that hits the ball a decent distance off the tee. To be honest a big headed driver is as easy to hit than a 3 wood.

Forget using a fairway wood off the fairway but use a rescue wood (say 19 or 21 degrees).........avoid a 3 or 4 or even 5 iron.

You may need two wedges (some sets have wedges that are fine for 120 yards but too hard to hit from 80 yards in).

I'd start with a half set of irons and a putter.
Next buy a cheap rescue wood and that may do you off the tee.
If you have money over then buy a driver (or 3 wood).

Peter T

Thanks for the help lads. Well the course i play is a nine hole course and i first shot a 72 over then nine, have played it about five times and i am now down to 56 with the more experienced people scoring in the mid to low 40s. Feed back from the people i play with is just to pay attention to the positioning of my feet and the club face and keeping my head down.

My drive is ok and staying consistant enough, hitting about 200 yards at the moment but hitting my 3 and 5 woods is my biggest problem, of the tee they can go any direction and hitting on the fairway they just arnt getting up into the air. Iv played with both cavity back and blade irons and prefered the cavity backed. Think il definately look into a rescue wood as it sounds like it could be a handy club for me. Il let ye know how i get on.

stockdam

If your driver is going 200 yards then that's a good start. Sometimes a driver is easier to hit than a 3 wood (wasn't always that way when driver heads were much smaller).

A fairway wood (from the fairway) is a hard shot so try a 21 or 23 degree rescue wood. Don't worry too much about length but choose the club that gets the ball airborne and you are most comfortable with.

Practice your short game as this will help you to score well.

k.p.h

I would agree with the guys and say get yourself a rescue/hybrid (maybe even two). It's probably going to be your go to club for a while. Second shots on Par 5's and long Par 4's and off the tee on tight Par 4's and long Par 3's... See what I mean :rolleyes: plenty of use for the old hybrid.

eoinkildare

hi lads,
I'm after hearing about a set of irons designed for high handicappers such as myself (26). the guy said they are like hybrids and are much easier to hit that normal irons. i think he said they are made by cobra but im not sure. any ideas?

namloc1980

eoinkildare wrote: »

hi lads,
I'm after hearing about a set of irons designed for high handicappers such as myself (26). the guy said they are like hybrids and are much easier to hit that normal irons. i think he said they are made by cobra but im not sure. any ideas?

Cobra S3 Max I'd say. Seem to be specifically designed for maximum forgiveness.

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