| Before buying your very first set of golf | | | | play. Or ask at your local pro shop and see |
| clubs, keep these important ideas and tips in | | | | what they would recommend for you. Asking |
| mind. | | | | people who play the game is the best way to |
| | | | get ideas for which set of golf clubs could |
| First, try to understand how often you will | | | | be the best fit for you. |
| be playing the game. If your only intention | | | | |
| is to play a couple of times a year in the | | | | Once you narrow down the search you can |
| company scramble or better ball, then it is | | | | always test drive the golf clubs at your |
| probably best to stick with a cheaper set of | | | | local dealer to get a feel for what you're |
| golf clubs, rather than spending a ton of | | | | buying and to see if they are the best |
| cash on a brand new set of clubs. But if | | | | possible clubs for your swing and the level |
| you've tried the game and enjoy it and feel | | | | of player you are. Two tips I feel are |
| that you want to take it up more often you | | | | important for anyone looking to buy a |
| should do a little research and determine | | | | beginner set of golf clubs is; look for |
| which golf clubs are best for you. | | | | perimeter weighted golf clubs instead of |
| | | | forged blades this will help with forgiveness |
| Your level of interest, dedication, time and | | | | on off center shots and help you enjoy the |
| of course cash flow are important factors in | | | | game. Also try and pick up graphite shafts |
| how many times you'll be getting out on the | | | | instead of steel shafts, this will limit the |
| golf course. If you're not sure what these | | | | amount of feedback or vibrations on shots you |
| levels are, then you should probably look for | | | | miss hit and also help you enjoy the game |
| a cheaper set of clubs or even some | | | | more. Once you have your swing and are |
| second-hand clubs. They will work out the | | | | comfortable enough to know what you want and |
| best for a new player who is testing out | | | | see an improvement in your game, then see |
| their enjoyment in the world of golf. If your | | | | about some higher end clubs. |
| interest continues to grow, you can always | | | | |
| buy a new set of clubs down the road and by | | | | After you make your decision, check out a few |
| then you would probably have a better | | | | discount dealers, pro shops or even some |
| understanding of your game and commitment. | | | | local garage sales. You can get a decent set |
| | | | of new starter golf clubs for $200 or $300 |
| If at first you are not sure what type of | | | | from a discount golf shop or maybe a better |
| clubs you should buy, then you can ask and | | | | set of clubs for a lot less from someone's |
| see what other people or friends who have | | | | garage. Heck they might even throw in a golf |
| some understanding of the game think will | | | | bag and some golfing accessories you'll |
| suit you best. Try asking the friends who | | | | probably need. |
| like to play golf and who have probably been | | | | |
| with you on your first or second outing. They | | | | Finally and most importantly, enjoy the game |
| would be able to point you in the right | | | | and the score will come! |
| direction, especially if they've seen you | | | | |