Beginner: Which set of irons/clubs?

[Sharifoe]

Hey, everyone. My friends just got me into playing golf last week and it seems really fun. I want to buy my own set of clubs now but I'm not sure where to start. I'm looking to spend around 150-300$. I was thinking about getting a used set of name brand irons to start with. But I'm not sure which brand/model would be the best for a beginner. Also I was thinking about getting the Jack Nicklaus Men's Golf Set from Costco ( http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...lang=en-US&s;=1 )

Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks!

[Shindig]

Hey, everyone. My friends just got me into playing golf last week and it seems really fun. I want to buy my own set of clubs now but I'm not sure where to start. I'm looking to spend around 150-300$. I was thinking about getting a used set of name brand irons to start with. But I'm not sure which brand/model would be the best for a beginner. Also I was thinking about getting the Jack Nicklaus Men's Golf Set from Costco (

My suggestion: make sure your first set fits you. Otherwise, you'll just get frustrated, same as you would if you bought "one size fits all" shoes.

And I notice you're from my home area of Orange County. There's actually a great shop in Irvine / Lake Forest, not too far from Saddleback Community College (SCC has the most beautiful driving range I've ever seen, by the way) where I got my first set of irons for about the cost of that set ($200). Their website is http://www.us-tour.com/ and I have the LX-7W irons. If you make an appointment, they'll fit the clubs to you, and you will be able to pick them up a day or two later. (For the record -- I have no affiliation with the shop or brand. It's just a set of clubs that many of my friends and I play. I will possibly even go back to them for my next set of irons unless I get a killer deal on Cobras) Although the set at Costco may seem like a better deal, realize that you're getting COTS (Commercial Off-the-shelf) clubs that may or may not fit you. With the rest of your budget, you could get a putter, either there or at a more traditional golf shop, and you'd be set for a while. Once you get used to swinging clubs, you can fill out the rest (driver, woods, additional wedges, etc). By the way, there are many great facilities in Orange County for beginner golfers, such as the Newport Beach G.C. course. It's an executive course with pretty decent greens. It isn't too challenging for a beginner but an experienced player can still have fun there. I'm sure your friends have their favorite courses too.

[Sharifoe]

Awesome. I'll definitely look into that store. Thanks for the advice.

[TCCcaddie]

If you are going to be serious about golf i would go get custom fitted with either a powerbuilt set or Callaway's Game enjoyment system. Both sets are great for beginners. ANother set of clubs that i can recomend are Tour Edge Bazooka irons. THese are hybrid irons that are real easy to hit and very inexpensive if you don't feel like spending the miney to get custom fitted.