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If you’re still relatively new to the game and find yourself playing often, then it may be the right time for you to buy your own set of golf clubs. Some sets of golf clubs can be expensive, and could turn out to be a large investment for you, so in this article, I will provide you with various golf beginners tip that will guide you in finding the right set for you.

For the first golf beginners tips, you should consider how often you’ll be playing the game. If you think that you’re only going to play a coupe of times per year, then it would be pointless to spend your money on an expensive set of golf clubs that will never get used. You should consider buying decent, but used, golf clubs. Getting yourself a set of used golf clubs will be relatively cheap and is good for people who aren’t playing that much. On the other hand, if you find yourself to be a person who plays golf a lot, then it’s definitely a good idea to buy a nice set of clubs. Are you going to be taking lessons or practicing at the driving range often? Then get yourself those new set of clubs.

Another one of the golf beginners tips takes into consideration your size. This is important, because everyone’s height is different. Obviously, the taller you are, the longer you want your club to be. Before you go out and buy yourself a set of clubs, you should get yourself fitted for club sizes. If you ask a teacher or an experienced golfer, they’ll have a good idea of how to fit you, and they may even suggest a few good brands for you to use.

The last one of the golf beginners tips is about the type of clubs you should buy. If you’re new to golfing, then a great idea would be to start yourself off with a set called “game improvement clubs.” Basically, these game improvement clubs consist of hybrid woods and parameter weighted irons that make your swings much easier when you’re new to the game. You should use these for a while, until you become decent, then move onto a full set when you’re up for it. You could always sell the game improvement set to help pay for your new full set when you’re moving on.

Just remember these three important golf beginners tips when you’re selecting the golf set you would like to buy. There are plenty of different golf sets out there that won’t burn a hole in your wallet. You can find great sets if you look for them; just ask your friends, garage sales, or even online services such as ebay. Sometimes these used sets are close to brand new and you’ll get a nice discount! Keep these golf beginners tips for clubs in mind and you’ll advancing in no time!

By: Brian Riley

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Getting a good score in golf partly depends on several factors. One of them is the golf ball. Unfortunately, except for private games, you normally cannot control what ball you use. Two factors which you can control are your golf club and your swing. If you know how to choose the right club for the right situation and know how to use that club well enough, then it becomes easier to do well. The following is a list of 9 questions and answers to help a new golfer choose the correct club:

1) What are the correct golf clubs I need for a game?

Firstly, you are allowed up to 14 golf clubs. For their full set of golf clubs, many players choose a driver (1-wood), two fairway woods (generally 3- and 5-woods), a set of irons from 3 to 9, a pitching wedge, a sand wedge, a putter, and one more club of the player’s choice. A common variation is to replace the 3- and 4- irons with modern easier-to-hit modern “hybrid” clubs.

2) The hole is nearby. What is the correct golf club to use?

The putter. This club is specially designed to keep the ball on the ground and rolling on the grass after you hit it.

3) What do I use for my first shot?

You use the driver, also known as the 1-wood. This is your longest-ranged club. Normally, this will be only time you use this club. Modern 1-woods are designed to hit off the tee, and difficult for beginners to use elsewhere. They have the longest shaft and the biggest head.

4) My ball keeps on hitting the hills. What is wrong?

Generally, this means the number of your club is too low. A club with a higher number is designed to hit your ball higher into the air. The downside is that you trade distance for height.

5) I swing my woods the same way, but I cannot get a consistent distance. Sometimes the ball goes farther, sometimes nearer. What should I do?

Try a wood with a stiffer shaft. A stiffer shaft gives you more consistent distance, but reduces your maximum distance. This is probably your best choice if you are a weekend golfer without very much practice time.

6) Oops! My ball is in the sand trap…

Sigh… Step 1) Pray. Step 2) Grab your sand wedge.

7) There are so many irons. How do I know which one to use?

For a beginner, let me suggest the 1-Iron Golf System. Firstly, all the irons in your set of golf clubs have the same length, so you only need to learn one swing and one ball position. With a normal set of irons, you may need to learn up to 10 different swings and 10 different ball positions. While a pro may lose out in flexibility, a weekend player gains in simplicity and consistent performance.

Generally speaking, you use the high-numbered irons for more height, more control and less distance. You reserve the low-numbered irons when you need more distance, but not the height. Typically, the rougher the terrain, the higher the iron.

I’m in the rough. What is the correct golf club?

Normally, you would use the irons. They are designed to punch or cut through the grass and hit the golf ball. The heads of your woods, in contrast, are designed to skim on top of the grass.

9) I am facing a hole with a hazard right in front of the green. Which club do I use?

This is one reason why even beginners should try to develop a swing which delivers the ball a consistent distance. With just the right hybrid club, you can hit a shot to carry the full distance to the green in the air, but then “stick” on the green relatively close to its impact point. This is due to the design of many hybrid clubs, which prevents the ball from rolling very far at the end of the shot.

By: Godfrey Swain

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For some golfers, slice is their arch enemy. No matter what they try, they cannot get rid of this part of their game, what is almost an itch that they cannot reach. Luckily, there are anti slice golf drivers which can help them immensely. Discover more about them in this article.

Maybe you’ve been playing golf for a few years, even had a few lessons. You’re actually not pretty bad, it’s just that your slice is holding you back and you can barely drive 150 yards.

Normally, the best advice is to keep at it, keep practising and eventually you can correct your golf swing so that the club face will impact squarely. But in recent times, anti slice clubs have been made available which will correct your swing for you.

Although some purists will call them ugly, ultimately they help you to correct your swing and make that square impact that you’ve been looking for. The drivers are particularly popular because you stand to gain the most with them compared to the irons.

Like I said, some purists will scoff at these clubs. They do have a point. For instance, if you’re a slicer and you buy a couple of these anti slice clubs then you will swing longer and more straight. But the minute that you switch back to your other clubs then you will still have the same problem (unless you replace your entire golf bag of clubs).

Try telling that to those who have struggled for a long time and spent a lot of time and money on perfecting their swing. Along comes a club that truly does answer their golfing prayers.

By: Reggie Rouse

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Top of the range clubs will not better your game as a beginner or intermediate player so the best way to pick the right clubs for you is to find equipment which matches your level of experience, your strength and your posture when hitting the ball.

There is no need for you to have a full set of clubs as a beginner. You would be better off concentrating on a good putter, a few (-3, -5, or -7) woods and a couple of irons (-5, -7, pitching wedge) for example. These are what you need to learn to swing, so it does not make sense to spend loads of money on equipment you are not going to use right away.

However, once you are at intermediate level you could venture out and get a full set of clubs. The brand name does not matter so much because at this point you are likely to know enough about your own game to choose clubs that accommodate your personal strengths and weaknesses. You should be aiming to improve your game but it is important that you enjoy yourself as you are going along at the same time as learning about and bettering your play.

When you reach advanced player level you could look for clubs that do not forgive your mistakes quite so easily. You may, for example, want to try out irons with less traditional weights and different blade designs

You should also bear in mind that, whatever level your play is at, you need to be aware that bigger is not always better. After all, however much fun those super sized clubs may appear to be, all they really do is cover up a bad swing. Address any troubles you may be having in connection with distance or how you strike the ball and don’t simply use a larger club as a way to overcome these problems.

Wherever you intend to buy your clubs, be it in a store or online, it’s a good idea to pop into a sporting goods outlet such as Golfsmith and have a go with some different clubs to see which feels best to you. It is also worth remembering that if you are on a strict budget there are many places online where you can purchase used clubs at a fraction of the cost of new ones.

By: Rob Cummings

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