New to golf and have two important questions

[shades9323]

Don't listen to these guys. It is your money, go buy whatever you want. Support that local golf shop.

That being said, you won't play any better(as a beginner) with the top of the line clubs over a starter set.

[ks8829]

I am new to golf and currently in the process of buying all of the equipment I need to get started. Before I go any further, I know the best bet for starters is to either buy used or borrow clubs, but I am dead set on buying new top quality stuff to get started.

New I would guess that the equipment above would cost somewhere between $1,000 - $1,500. If you include wedges, bag, shoes, balls that could be another $500 for a total of around $2,000. Used If you bought used you can spend about $700 - $1.000 for all your equipment and have $1,000 left for lessons.(new shoes)

[Nick77]

Thanks so much for all your responses. I did leave out one important part, the reason I picked TaylorMade is because I know a Pro that has the connections I need to get those clubs really cheap....one or two of the clubs may be slightly used (the drivers I think), but most are brand new. The Pro advised me away from a starter set if I truly want to get regular lessons and put in the time required to get better, which I want to. Also, I live walking distance from a Robert Trent Jones course and driving range, so I plan to be at the range daily. I was also told to wait on getting fit until I receive lessons from a pro and he can guide me on what should be done to the clubs. In regards to trying out different clubs, I'm so new at this, that I have no idea what a club is suppose to feel like.....I'm unbiased at this point.

Thanks!!

[tjy355]

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