I'm going to try golf...

[Steve_OS]

What are your recommendations on clubs, etc. I'm a lefty.

[fishepa]

Re: I'm going to try golf...

Wow, there are so many choices your best bet is to go to a shop and hit as many as you can. Clubs feel very different to everyone, so what I may like you may hate. Golf is an addicting, expensive hobby, as you will find out.

[Steve_OS]

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Yeah, I'm gonna go to a few shops today. If they measure you, do they put extensions or something on the club or do they have to order the exact size you need?

[mgoblue]

Re: I'm going to try golf...

Yeah, I'm gonna go to a few shops today. If they measure you, do they put extensions or something on the club or do they have to order the exact size you need?

i'd try and find a golf place that lets you test them out on a range, that way you can get a feel of what you like/don't like...

they'll test your swing plane and determine if you'd need anything special, but i doubt you'd need extra long clubs or anything (You're not like 6'4 or taller, right?)

Also, you could try and find a really cheap set just to get you going, so you learn if you like to golf, before kicking out for a more expensive set (that's what i did, got a complete set w/bag for like 110 bucks, and then a couple years later I got my set of Nike Slingshot irons once i knew it'd be worth the price)

[Steve_OS]

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Yes, that is the plan. I'm definitely going to get a cheap set to start out with to see if I even like playing. I'm only 5'8" so I won't need any long clubs. Hopefully after they do some measurements, they'll have the right sized clubs for me.

[fishepa]

Re: I'm going to try golf...

Yes, that is the plan. I'm definitely going to get a cheap set to start out with to see if I even like playing. I'm only 5'8" so I won't need any long clubs. Hopefully after they do some measurements, they'll have the right sized clubs for me.

You're the same height as me and I got fitted for just standard length clubs. So you and I are...well...standard.

[Shaver]

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I don't know if they are everywhere....but go to "Play It Again Sports" or "2nd Swing Golf" and get a used set. It's late in the season...so try to get out a few times with them and see how they feel. And see if you're going to stick with the sport. Then start replacing the used clubs in bunches next year. Maybe buy new irons first. Then a putter. Then your woods. Etc...

[The GIGGAS]

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My dad got me a cheap set from Dick's Sporting Goods, and I've looked, they have lefty clubs. They're great to learn with... I still am.

[mjb2124]

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I didn't even bother getting measured or anything. IMO it's really not needed unless you're going to get into competition.

I did however swing a bunch of clubs at Dicks and found the one's that felt best for me. That's really the best thing to do. Once you know what clubs you like, check out www.tgw.com. They run some good deals at that site. That's where I ordered mine from.

[nofearsp2007]

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glad your starting to like golf. believe me, once you start you will never stop. it will be frustrating at first but once you get better you will enjoy it. welcome to the club!

[Steve_OS]

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I got me a beginner set of clubs today! I'm on my way! I think I'll hit the driving range over the weekend and hit a few cars.

[Heelfan71]

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I got me a beginner set of clubs today! I'm on my way! I think I'll hit the driving range over the weekend and hit a few cars.

Take a few lessons if you can. Its actually good to do so right away before you develop any bad habbits.

[BigTim]

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Once you feel ready to go into a better set of clubs, look seriously at the Nike clubs...cant think of the name, but they are sweet for the mid-capper.

[nofearsp2007]

Re: I'm going to try golf...

Once you feel ready to go into a better set of clubs, look seriously at the Nike clubs...cant think of the name, but they are sweet for the mid-capper.

do you have nike clubs because i really want to get some slingshot irons.

[Steve_OS]

Re: I'm going to try golf...

Take a few lessons if you can. Its actually good to do so right away before you develop any bad habbits.

Fairly close to what I got! I love my "Irons".