Putting together a new golf set

Spring Onion

Hi,

I used to golf as a junior over 15 years ago and I am restarting my career!
I have a set of irons (3-SW/PW) and a putter. I have an old 3 wood and a decent 5 woods even though I always hated fairway woods.
I have a medium speed swing I think.

I want to go into Lifestyle and get fully kitted. What you recommend for the following;
Driver: I was thinking a second hand Ping G-something. Budget €100-120.
Bag: No clue here. What should I look for?
Trolley: No clue here on what to look for but thinking €50 should cover it?
Shoes: No clue here on what to look for - any advice? €50 cover it?
Raingear: No clue here on what to look for - any advice?
Rescue clubs: No clue here on what to look for.

What else do I need? Any advice?

Thanks in advance!

peteb2

Start by not shopping in Lifestyle. You'll find nowt in there but shiny tracksuits and footie jerseys!

judosean2005

Okay, where to start:
Bag:U can buy a cheap cart bag on adverts/ donedeal. €20-40 pending on company.
Shoes: thats a tough one- u can go into heatins buy addidas shoes but they are crap. Main advise on shoes is comfort and waterproof. Footjoys €80-100 but worth every penny.
Driver: so many varieties. Advise is go to store, try a few companies. Then look adverts/donedeal.
Cart: id expect to pay €20-40 for basic one.
Woods/hybrids: same as driver.
Putter: is all about you. Trial and error im afraid.
Wetgear: great company on ebay do full wet gear trousers and jacket. I think eas around €70.
Golf balls: buy lake balls till u get consistant. Then its all about wat u like.

Hope this helps.
Sean

mike12

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boarsboard

my biggest handicap are my golf clubs

charlieIRL

I've a lovely R9 driver for sale (on here & adverts) much better than a ping!!!!!!!

kelbal

Yep, forget Lifestyle - McGuirkes or Halpenny are your best bet.

You'll find loads of choice on Adverts for a 2nd hand Ping G series (I have a G5 and fully recommend) or Taylor Made R series. Probably go for a regular shaft (not stiff) until you get decent again.

Bag - you can spend from roughly €100 up on a trolley one, you'll be able to judge what looks a cheap one in person. I'm sure this would do the job..
http://www.mcguirksgolf.com/cobra-2012-sport-cart-bag/coba0305pd.html

Raingear - I'd strongly recommend you get a jacket in which the sleeves can be detached at elbow level. I originally bought a jacket/trouser set with a jacket that doesn't do this - and its sweltering to wear in mild/warm weather if theres a shower. I'd even buy a jacket and trousers separately if you can't buy a set that has this. Mightn't seem like it, but the extra bit of ventilation makes a big difference.

Shoes - €50 does sound on the cheaper end, and will probably be letting water in soon enough. If you can stretch to €100ish on a set of Footjoy dryjoys you'll be sorted.

Rescue clubs - they're brilliant to use, especially for the beginner golfer. Would recommend 2 of them to replace your low irons - around 22 and 26 degrees give or take.

Spring Onion

kelbal wrote: »

Yep, forget Lifestyle - McGuirkes or Halpenny are your best bet.

Sorry I meant Golfstyle Galway.

Macker1

judosean2005 wrote: »

Okay, where to start:
Bag:U can buy a cheap cart bag on adverts/ donedeal. €20-40 pending on company.
Shoes: thats a tough one- u can go into heatins buy addidas shoes but they are crap. Main advise on shoes is comfort and waterproof. Footjoys €80-100 but worth every penny.
Driver: so many varieties. Advise is go to store, try a few companies. Then look adverts/donedeal.
Cart: id expect to pay €20-40 for basic one.
Woods/hybrids: same as driver.
Putter: is all about you. Trial and error im afraid.
Wetgear: great company on ebay do full wet gear trousers and jacket. I think eas around €70.
Golf balls: buy lake balls till u get consistant. Then its all about wat u like.

Hope this helps.
Sean

Any link to rain gear

John Divney

I remember TK maxx used to have great golf raingera for dirt cheap.

For Paws

Spring Onion wrote: »

Sorry I meant Golfstyle Galway.

Ah, no worries so !

Declan will sort you out. But if you see something you'd like (but might break the budget) hold off on buying it until you can check out other possibly cheaper sources (adverts.ie etc). Just make a mental note of the name / type to ensure it's the same product you're comparing prices on.

That said, there's a genuine minimum spend on some things. Cheap golf shoes, (especially in this climate) are a complete waste of money so go Footjoy DryJoys or AQLs or their equivalent. Your feet will thank you !

Nearly everything else is available 2nd hand, so use the shops to get a feel of stuff, then check out all possible sources before buying.

Have a look at the online shops like www.golfbidder.com or www.onlinegolf.com to compare prices

Good Luck & let us know how you get on with Golfstyle & what you bought.

Spring Onion

do golf bags generally have covers on them?
maybe of the ones I see on adverts don't seem to.

John Divney

Spring Onion wrote: »

do golf bags generally have covers on them?
maybe of the ones I see on adverts don't seem to.

Yeah you need a cover in this country, over the years wet shafts cam get rust speckles if you aren't the type to be drying them after every round, or if you leave clubs in a wet bag they will rust shafts in no time.

flugel

Sports Direct!

Spring Onion

Sorry for bumping this thread but I have an important question.

When buying 2nd hand clubs, what should you look out for? I am looking at buying a driver but all I can think of looking for is rust or maybe that the shaft is not warped. What else?

stockdam

Spring Onion wrote: »

Sorry for bumping this thread but I have an important question.

When buying 2nd hand clubs, what should you look out for? I am looking at buying a driver but all I can think of looking for is rust or maybe that the shaft is not warped. What else?

You should find a friend who can help rather than take blind advice here. Look at the grip (easily changed if worn), look at the shaft (extra stiff may be useless to you and look for damage), check the loft (less than 10 degrees may be too strong). Check for dents or damage to the face.. Lastly, buy a well known make.