Bought irons and a putter, what next?

[Smuggler]

As per the thread title, I currently have the essentials to enable me to play a par 3 course while I'm starting out (4-PW & a putter) and was wondering what I should add to my bag next. I don't have the cash to buy the required clubs all at once (unless I get around to selling my bikes soon) so I need to fill my bag in instalments. I was thinking of adding wedges, then hybrids (I'll replace the 4 iron), followed by fairway woods and lastly a driver. Any tips or views as to whether there's a "preferred" order for me to build my set? Thanks, Chris

[Brian W]

I would say:

sand wedge

3 wood

3i hybrid

driver

gap wedge

lob wedge

That is the order I would go if I was in your position

[Smuggler]

Thanks for the reply. As the PW is a chunky old beast I wouldn't mind buying wedges (generally cheaper to buy multiple wedges), what degree wedges would you recommend? I'm thinking I'll carry 3 wedges.

[Brian W]

I would say it depends on the irons and the lofts on them

[Jodastra]

I'd play the par- 3 course and see where you lack in your game. On paper golf is an easy game, You have 2 -(or less) putts to get in par would say. So You need to have a good putting game. Yes this is the backwards from the cup lesson. And you will need a good short game from 100yds in to the cup. So you will need wedges. I hear the Tom Watson wedge sets are good, you get the 52,56 and 60 degree wedges($99). I would go with the non-cavity wedges on my purchase...it will give you a feel. I can only dial in certain Hybrids, I would suggest that you go to a driving range, golf club that offers different hybrids and hit them, and do the same for the driver.