I want to help you to buy golf clubs on the assumption that you are a beginner. If you are a beginner then let me first tell you what I consider to be the main clubs required to play. There are quite a number of other clubs you can buy but we’ll start with the basics.
The first clubs you will need are woods. Though they are called woods, they are mainly made of metal. These are for the long shots. There is always discussion as to whether a newcomer to the game needs a driver, however manufacturers have now made drivers so forgiving that you should certainly look to have one of these in your bag. Additionally you will need to select at least one other wood. Consider a 3 wood or 5 wood. I always keep a utility club in my bag. These clubs are handy for getting the ball out of the rough and are handy if you have difficulty with the longer irons. I use my utility wood in place of my three and four iron.
For the irons, if you are using a utility club in place of your three and four iron, then you need to select a 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 iron. As a starter you can get away with a 5, 7 and 9 iron. The next selection you need to make is your wedges. 2 wedges is almost a must. The first wedge you should select is a sand wedge, required for getting out of bunkers. You then need to select a pitching wedge. These come in many shapes, sizes and angles of loft, I suggest you just go with a standard pitching wedge at the start. As your knowledge and game improves you can then start adding different wedges to complete your golf set.
The last but most important club is your putter. It is the #1 club in your bag to lower your scores most quickly. Spend some extra time in selecting this club and ensure that you feel comfortable every time you use this club. Remember,a putt from two inches is the same value of stroke on your card as your 230 yard drive.
How do you select and buy clubs? Well,my recommendation would be to go to your club professional. If you are not a member of a club then find a club near you which has a professional shop and go and visit them. The professional will be able to check your stature and swing plane and ensure that the clubs you buy are the best suited for you. They will also have the facility to alter the clubs to make them best fit for your game.
Then, armed with the new knowledge, visit a large sporting goods store or look online at the internet retailers. Many of the online store sell discount golf clubs that are clone golf clubs of the name brands. Golf clubs do not have to cost a lot to be good. Basically all the clubs made today are nearly equal.
Get out there and enjoy the game.
