golf

[ZippyDan]

hi

 

[ballmode]

used good ones about 2-3 years, try for a custom fit shaft/grip for your best playing style too

 

[Skunkwourk]

rake, garden hoe, possibly a hockey stick...

 

[JasonE4]

www.gigagolf.com

 

[Syringer]

Around the Bay Area there are Sports Authorities, usually they have good deals--$120 for a full set of new clubs. Got a nice set myself for $180.

 

[bunker]

I used to work in a pro shop at a country club and the head pro there always recommended Knight Golf clubs for n00bs. I bought my wife a set for like $150 with a bag a couple years ago.

Link to $150 men's set

That's from the mfg's site. You may find it cheaper at a local sporting goods store (MCSports, sports authority, Dick's, etc...)

 

[bigal40]

If you are new to golf, the brand of clubs you get isn't really going to make much of a difference. I would just make sure to get cavity back irons with a fairly large head. After playing for a year or two you might want to move to some irons with a smaller head.

I always buy my clubs used. The thing about golf clubs is that they don't really wear out(the grooves can start to get worn on them but that really only happens to pros who hit balls 8 hours a day every day). The only thing that might wear out is the grips, and they can be replaced for fairly cheap. You can usually clean up used clubs to make them look like they almost new. If you buy a new set of clubs and use them for a week you won't be able to tell the difference between the ones you bought used on ebay.

 

[DT4K]

If you are just starting, I would recommend you just get a cheap set from a local sporting goods store. Even Target or Walmart have some sets made by companies like Wilson or Dunlop that should run you $150 or so.

Unless you are really short or really tall, I wouldn't worry about doing anything custom yet. Your swing will be so inconsistent, that it really won't matter. Going this route won't require too much of an investment, and you can take your time to decide if it's something you are going to stick with. If you have already been playing on a regular basis and you want to invest a little more, your best bet is to look for high quality clubs that are last year's models. Not much has changed in the technology in the last couple of years and you can save a lot of money this way. I've had good luck with RockBottomGolf.com. Their selection is limited, but they usually have some good deals to be found. I bought my Adams irons (retail $500) for $180 last year.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

For your first set:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/spo/532629105.html

Once you decide you like the sport, and learn what you don't like about whatever clubs you find cheap, then move up to something more fitting

 

[GagHalfrunt]

What's your skill level, commitment to the game, price range and definition of the word "good"?

 

[Jhill]

Make sure it's made in Japan only the good clubs come from there.


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I only said that to piss Gaghalfrunt off.

 

[everman]

For someone that's completely new, just pick up a used 6 or 7 iron and practice at the driving range. While you think it might be fun to swing around a big 460cc driver, just don't bother for now.
If you plan on playing at a local muni then a cheap used set will do, get cavity backs and stay away from blades.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Curly
I used to work in a pro shop at a country club and the head pro there always recommended Knight Golf clubs for n00bs. I bought my wife a set for like $150 with a bag a couple years ago.

Link to $150 men's set

That's from the mfg's site. You may find it cheaper at a local sporting goods store (MCSports, sports authority, Dick's, etc...)

I have a set of Knight clubs. Good enough for me, a hacker on the course.