Returning to golf, advice on clubs wanted

Lawlesz

Hi everyone,

I have been getting back into golf recently, after a good few years when I didn't play. I am looking at getting a new set of irons, as the old Ben Hogan hand-me-down blades that I have been using a few times a year are not really cutting the mustard.

Bit of background, I played fairly regular as a kid and teenager and then kind of fell away when I started working. I have never had any lessons or anything, and never been fitted for clubs. I live outside of Ireland, where golf is not too popular which makes fitting, or even buying clubs a bit of a hassle.

I think my best bet is to get a set online, been keeping an eye on ebay etc for clubs recently. My budget is probably going to be about 250 euro, 300 at a push. I came across the golfbidder site recently and they look to have some incredibly cheap deals on some big brand clubs for around the 200 mark. Have seen some reviews of golfbidder on this forum where the feedback seems mostly positive, so I think that might be the way forward.

So I guess I am asking you folks for advice, on what clubs to recommend in my situation? Steel or graphite shafts etc? Any other advice appreciated. Recently played a few times with loaned Callaway while back in the UK but cannot remember off the top of my head the exact model, but I loved them. Can find that out though

I understand it is hard to give advice as it is a bit like shooting in the dark when nobody has seen me play, but I would be happy with some general pointers to set me in the right direction

Thanks

First Up

A lot more information needed. Were you any good? How old are you? How serious are you? What do you mean by old clubs "not cutting the mustard"? Where will you play?

If you are just trying to decide if you are going to take it up again, then no point in spending a lot.

Lawlesz

I have only played a few times in each of the last few years, usually average about a 90, never been more than 100.

I will be 29 tomorrow

I wouldn't say serious but will hopefully play weekly in the summer months.

The old clubs were given to me by a friend. He is a single figure handicapper and was off scratch for a while. They are blades, and I just can't master them. I am all over the place with them.

There is a few courses in the area here, mainly resort courses but like I say, I only plan to play weekly.

As I said, I have played sporadically in the last few years, and a bit more this year than previous years. So this year has been me testing the waters a bit and now that I am sure I want to play a bit more, I want to get myself a relatively decent set of clubs

First Up

If you are shooting 90 playing a few times a year then you obviously have some talent and at 29, room to improve.

From your starting point (and if you can't buy locally), I'd guess a mid-price, cavity backed, regular flex, steel shafts would be the way to go. (Brand doesn't matter).

But it is only a guess. Maybe email somewhere like McGuirks (who sell online). I'd expect they would be happy to suggest something. Have a look at their website first.

First Up

And happy birthday!

Montgolfier

I know it sounds a bit mad but if you hang on to the blades and learn to hit them a few lessons maybe. You see if your shanking, slicing, hooking or whatever it's more your swing than the club. Yes blades are harder to hit but that will also ensure you pay attention, focus and improve. There are lots of ways you can lower your handicap from where you are now, example learn the best way to negotiate the course using your strengths.