What equipment does a beginner need?

[gr8hntr]

lessons is the way to go
i just had my 4th lesson today of a 6 lesson series.
the pro that is teachin me uses the green to tee method
that way you will learn a small hip turn for chippin and a full hip turn
for pitchin that will help you hit the irons and driver better.
he charges $37.50 for an hr lesson and after the 6th lesson you
get a free 9 hole teachin round w/ the pro .

[Guest ShadowXOR]

lessons is the way to go

Wow, you are very lucky. I really wish there was something like that where I am. Lessons here are a lot more per hour, and the nine hole teaching round runs about $125. I'm going to have to keep shopping around... If I saw a sweet training deal like that I would have already gone for it.

[iacas]

What do you mean?

He's being silly.

http://www.xfactordirect.com/drivers.htm - it's an obnoxious infomercial on The Golf Channel.

[Guest ShadowXOR]

He's being silly.

LOL

I haven't seen the commercial (obviously) bit it just sounds funny now after reading his post and knowing what it is. Infomercials are so hilariously cheesy.

[Dyna]

LOL

The only infomercial with a product that is any good is the Showtime rotiserie cooker, that thing works pretty well. If anyone were to believe the vast majority of infomercials, we would all be driving cars which got 120+ mpg, have the most beautiful full head of hair & ladies would be beating down your door. Call Bosleys hair clinic, get a vornado for your cars intake & some Maxiderm for yourself. Oh yea, don't forget The Hammer! 350 yd drives are only 1 easy credit card payment of $99.95 away.

[Guest]

I have been playing for about seven months now, and started to love the game after about three months. I used to hit the ball around with my friend as a kid, and played baseball growing up. I have always enjoyed golf, but never had the money to get into it until now. I frequent the driving range and try to hit a course every weekend. I have already holed a 60ish yard pw shot, and a 30yd shot from a bunker. (Luckily with my weekend regulars to witness them) I have progressed very quickly according to people I have spoken to, and shoot high 80's to mid 90's reguarly on a 72 par. I purchased the cheap 130.00 RAM set from Target, and that is currently what I am using now.
I am in a slow upgrade process. I did try the new Adams A3 set in graphite and noticed how much easier they are to hit, and how forgiving they are. You will lose some feel with graphite, but I have decided that I want them. I do not know if it is really necessary for me to upgrade anything at this point, but I have noticed that nicer clubs just feel better and easier to hit.
I would recommend trying to find some nice used clubs either from craigslist, or a local golf shop. I have noticed that the RAM's are noticeably heavier than nicer clubs, and no i'm not comparing these to the graphites. The nicer used clubs will probably be a better platform to build from. I have had no problems with my RAM's, these are just my observations and advice from my experience. Hopefully this helps.

Neal