Mina

That's pretty cool. I never bother to take practice swings or follow any set routine. Just tee it up, check the wind, get my direction, address, and swing - usually in that order, but it may vary. Teeing up the ball isn't always first, but swinging normally is last I hope I don't offend anyone, but I find it kinda funny when someone does this elaborate routine and looks so professional, only to shank the ball off into the woods.

I'm not fond of being referred to as a "broad", but thanks for the input. I really don't know how the typical female golfer performs, but I'm capable of of getting a single or double bogey as my norm, with the occasional par. I would like to get more into the game since I think it is fun and a relaxing way to spend the mornings on weekends. Ragontona, I looked at some of the Ladies' sets on-line and some of them are within my price range. I think I'll check out the local golf shops to see if I can handle a few of them before buying anything. Thanks.

Hi everyone! I'm pretty much new to golf and want to invest in a decent set of clubs. My father has been teaching me for about 2 months now, and I am actually able to hit the ball consistently (albeit, not all that well). My question is, should I get a set of ladies' clubs or just use my dad's old set? I've been told that ladies' clubs have a "springier" shaft than mens' and are also shorter. I don't know if that will really help me hit more consistently, get more distance, etc. since I've never used them before. There is a bit of a size discrepency between my father and I. I am 5'4" whereas my father is 5'11", and I am about 60lb. lighter than he is. Would it be better for me to just save my money and maybe have my father's old clubs shortened instead? Oh, and I believe his old set is Top Flight brand irons and the shaft says something like "Muscle" or something like that. I hope you golf gurus can give me some insight on the matter! Oh, and I am female by the way. Don't know if any guys out there like to use ladies' clubs or not...